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Matthew Kiichi Heafy(born January 26 , 1986 in Iwakuni , Japan ) also known as '''Matt Heafy''' is the Vocalist and Guitarist for the band Trivium . He is the main songwriter in the band, and is also responsible for composing a lot of the music. His father, Brian Heafy, is American while his mother, Yoshiko Heafy, is of Japanese descent, they met while Brian was stationed in Japan . Heafy's father works as a co-manager for the band alongside Justin Arcangel. TRIVIUM In the 10th grade, he won a local talent show performing The Offspring 's Self Esteem . He joined Trivium after members of the band witnessed him covering Metallica 's 'No Leaf Clover', at a talent show at Teague Middle School in Altamonte Springs, Florida at the age of fourteen. He attended high school at Lake Brantley High School . He was also the guest Vocalist for the band Capharnaum. The previous vocalist for Trivium quit the band shortly after Matt's audition and Matt assumed responsibility for vocals. His debut with Trivium included his compositions of ''Fugue'', ''Demon'', ''Requiem'', ''Sworn'' and ''The Storm''. He has also composed the songs and lyrics for their '' Ember To Inferno '' album and most of the '' Ascendancy '' album. Paolo, Corey and Matt had an equal involvement in the writing of the album '' The Crusade ''. Trivium has garnered a large following in North America and the UK; they are now trying to achieve the same success in the rest of Europe. Trivium toured the UK with their album The Crusade , supporting Iron Maiden , in 2006. They toured Europe, the UK and Ireland in early 2007 with supporting acts Annihilator , Gojira and Sanctity . The Crusade was released in October of 2006.
ROADRUNNER UNITED In 2005, ( Slipknot ), Robert Flynn ( Machine Head ), and Dino Cazares (ex- Fear Factory ) as well as Matt Heafy of Trivium. Heafy also wrote the lyrics and sang the lead vocals to 'The End', captained by Dino Cazares. He and fellow band mate/guitarist Corey Beaulieu recorded the song 'In The Fire' as well, this song included singer King Diamond , bassist Mike D'Antonio and drummer Dave Chavarri . He also wrote and played guitar on the track, "Dawn Of A Golden Age", and "Blood And Flames", also contributing vocals to the latter. TRIVIA |
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