Matt, I didn't see a way to message you directly so I will leave this here. I want you to know you and Trivium were an abnormal and powerful tool in my life when I was 13 (a little over 13 years ago). You guys were the first metal band I really heard (Ascendency album) and you all brought me peace, joy, happiness, reflection, company, and strength in a time where I when my parents left me and I found myself in a several children's homes. This is not a sappy story. The point is I appreciate your music, talent, likeability and story (I watched your Matthew Kiichi Heafy: Failure video). This isn't for attention or likes or anything- I am legitimately thankful for you, your story and your band. When I had no one I had your album- and that's AWESOME! I also play guitar now too and play shows and gigs :). I love your channel brother! Keep being awesome. Not all heroes turn up bad :). -Colt
I just wanted to say that the entire mental health part is a perfect example of why you are a hero to me, you're such a sincere, down to earth and bright guy who also happens to make amazing music.
Merry no joke that part made me fall in love even more. When I saw them in concert three weeks ago he was so worried about the fans cuz it was hott as hell in the venue. He kept passing out water to all of us. Just goes to show he cares. So awesome. It was such a lil thing but it made a big difference.
The year it released, the 'Ascendancy' record almost literally was the main thing that pulled me out of the worst depression I have ever experienced in my life at 19 years old. I listened to that album front to back for months on end. It truly changed my life. I wish I could've been a part of this AMA live.
Matt you're a huge inspiration, I was about 15 when you put out Trivium's first album came out and I'm from Central Florida and just knowing someone that was only a few years older than me was putting out good music and doing shows in Europe and stuff really lit a fire under my ass at that age and got me working harder on my guitar playing and my song writing man and now I'm a Truck Driver driving around the country and recording my own music in my free time loving life thank you so much.
I was at your show in San Antonio recently. It was my first metal concert and it absolutely blew my mind. I had never experienced anything like that before. I had heard a few of your songs before the concert but after seeing you live I’m a fan for life and I listen to y’all all the time. We were only a few people away from the barricade in the front and I had such an amazing time, despite how hot it was. Lol.
Trivium is one of my favorite bands of all time, and I can assure you that long long time in my life when I had really shitty/intense days or thoughts I listened to your amazing music, from the old albums to the more recent ones, in a regular manner. I was at bad times so addicted to your music, that sometimes a day would feel weird to me because I didn't listen to Trivium back than yet. be So rest assured you did help me go through bad times(and not few), I salute you and Trivium for the amazing craft you do for so many years and for the evolution you go throughout the years. Hope you read this message Matt, and if so, please visit Israel. Cheers!
I hate to say, I have yet to see a member of any band that cares about the fans the way Matt and Trivium do. He had a stream scheduled, so instead of just saying, "Oh, sorry guys, can't do it" like most people would, he comes up with something he can do on the way home to at least give people something.
I used to watch your streams every wednesday, thursday, and friday, but I got a new job, and I can't watch them now. I miss your streams so much. Thanks for uploading these snippets of your stream. Watching your streams really made my days off of work better than I could've hoped for. Keep kicking ass, man!
Matt, thank you so much for this video. When you were asking for deep questions and you started talking, the things you said helped me a lot and were very reassuring. You have definitely made my day better more than once and if you happen to read this, I hope myself or someone else could make your day better. 😁
duel guitar strap is a great idea. I've been playing guitar for 22 years now and working construction for 20 years I'm 34, I'm old enough to where 20 years of hard swinging a hammer with my right arm has messed with my shoulder alignment and 20+ years of holding any guitar light or heavy on my left shoulder fucked shit up even more. it's a great strap for people who have back problems and want to jam, and not have to sit down to do it. and I've never heard this guy's music I was brought here through an article about a double strap on 4-5-19. didn't hear nothing about his double strap but talked about it anyway
I had no idea you were a PC gamer Matt. Makes me like you even more. Would have liked to talk to you guys more when you signed my guitar in Johnson City, but I was so flustered with hero worship I almost walked off without getting my picture taken. I'm trying to find a way to protect the signatures so I can actually play it.
Poetry - short stories! My dream came true lol you encouraged me to keep writing 😁 One of these days I'm going to write a book of short stories. My goal is if Ray Bradbury and Guillermo del Toro had a baby.
Matt my fav solo from you is in Watch the world burn and ive been listening to every album since ember keep it up i wanna see a 9th thrip on you strap 👌
What is your vocal range? Do you have any crazy on tour stories? or have had any past experiences back in the day, with the whole "drugs ,sex and rock and roll " stereotype that go with being young and on tour and finally how would you rate the life of a musician, being on tour and all , thanks I'm a big fan
Rich Weatherall This. One of their best songs IMO. Vengeance Falls is such an underrated album, Through Blood and Dirt and Bone, as well as Villainy Thrives are some of my favorites there.
yoooo, matt low-key saying he does cannabis is awesome lol. never saw him as a person to do that! always thought he was a straight-edge guy considering he's such a health nut
WHAT INSPIRES YOU WHEN IT COME TO CREATE THE LYRICS OF YOUR SONGS? What kind of experiences or other things??? Positive ones, negative ones? Regards from Barcelona man! Be safe :)
The Elite Onyx General there’s a ton of Alter Bridge fans that are also Trivium fans. I think a Trivium/Tremonti/Myles Kennedy collab song would be dope AF
FatDoge I agree that a blood-black nothingness began to spin... A system of cells interlinked within cells interlinked within cells interlinked within one stem... And dreadfully distinct against the dark, a tall white fountain played."
Matt, I didn't see a way to message you directly so I will leave this here. I want you to know you and Trivium were an abnormal and powerful tool in my life when I was 13 (a little over 13 years ago). You guys were the first metal band I really heard (Ascendency album) and you all brought me peace, joy, happiness, reflection, company, and strength in a time where I when my parents left me and I found myself in a several children's homes. This is not a sappy story. The point is I appreciate your music, talent, likeability and story (I watched your Matthew Kiichi Heafy: Failure video). This isn't for attention or likes or anything- I am legitimately thankful for you, your story and your band. When I had no one I had your album- and that's AWESOME! I also play guitar now too and play shows and gigs :). I love your channel brother! Keep being awesome. Not all heroes turn up bad :).
-Colt
I just wanted to say that the entire mental health part is a perfect example of why you are a hero to me, you're such a sincere, down to earth and bright guy who also happens to make amazing music.
Merry no joke that part made me fall in love even more. When I saw them in concert three weeks ago he was so worried about the fans cuz it was hott as hell in the venue. He kept passing out water to all of us. Just goes to show he cares. So awesome. It was such a lil thing but it made a big difference.
Need to get this GUY ON JRE!!! The rest of the guys too...
The year it released, the 'Ascendancy' record almost literally was the main thing that pulled me out of the worst depression I have ever experienced in my life at 19 years old. I listened to that album front to back for months on end. It truly changed my life. I wish I could've been a part of this AMA live.
Matt you're a huge inspiration, I was about 15 when you put out Trivium's first album came out and I'm from Central Florida and just knowing someone that was only a few years older than me was putting out good music and doing shows in Europe and stuff really lit a fire under my ass at that age and got me working harder on my guitar playing and my song writing man and now I'm a Truck Driver driving around the country and recording my own music in my free time loving life thank you so much.
I was at your show in San Antonio recently. It was my first metal concert and it absolutely blew my mind. I had never experienced anything like that before. I had heard a few of your songs before the concert but after seeing you live I’m a fan for life and I listen to y’all all the time. We were only a few people away from the barricade in the front and I had such an amazing time, despite how hot it was. Lol.
Trivium is one of my favorite bands of all time, and I can assure you that long long time in my life when I had really shitty/intense days or thoughts I listened to your amazing music, from the old albums to the more recent ones, in a regular manner. I was at bad times so addicted to your music, that sometimes a day would feel weird to me because I didn't listen to Trivium back than yet. be So rest assured you did help me go through bad times(and not few), I salute you and Trivium for the amazing craft you do for so many years and for the evolution you go throughout the years.
Hope you read this message Matt, and if so, please visit Israel. Cheers!
Wow, the part about dark things in life really kinda helped me deal with it in this exact moment, thanks a lot.
I hate to say, I have yet to see a member of any band that cares about the fans the way Matt and Trivium do. He had a stream scheduled, so instead of just saying, "Oh, sorry guys, can't do it" like most people would, he comes up with something he can do on the way home to at least give people something.
I would love to see a Metallica/Trivium tour again
Thank you for everything you do, Matt. :)
We love you Matt. 😊🤟❤
I used to watch your streams every wednesday, thursday, and friday, but I got a new job, and I can't watch them now. I miss your streams so much. Thanks for uploading these snippets of your stream. Watching your streams really made my days off of work better than I could've hoped for. Keep kicking ass, man!
You should do these rants more often man! Really cool to hear your personal side .
You’ve changed my appreciation for metal and life . You’re awesome man!
maximum the hormone are amazing!! all of their albums are fantastic!
This dude is the chillest guy in the metal industry.
Matt, thx you so much for your service!!
Probably my favorite stream to date
This was a good video. Would love to see more of these.
Matt is a very good person..was always really down to earth
Matt, thank you so much for this video. When you were asking for deep questions and you started talking, the things you said helped me a lot and were very reassuring. You have definitely made my day better more than once and if you happen to read this, I hope myself or someone else could make your day better. 😁
duel guitar strap is a great idea. I've been playing guitar for 22 years now and working construction for 20 years I'm 34, I'm old enough to where 20 years of hard swinging a hammer with my right arm has messed with my shoulder alignment and 20+ years of holding any guitar light or heavy on my left shoulder fucked shit up even more. it's a great strap for people who have back problems and want to jam, and not have to sit down to do it. and I've never heard this guy's music I was brought here through an article about a double strap on 4-5-19. didn't hear nothing about his double strap but talked about it anyway
Thanks Matt this is really awesome
How did i miss this?! 😥 Awsome AMA!
Final fantasy... I love u
A big hug from Italy :)
I love you man thanks for everything.
Maximum the Hormone are so great! I would give soo much to see them live one day
Loved this stream
Wow you know Maximum the Hormone! This is so cool. Besides Trivium MTH are my favourite Band! Cool Video! And you are really honest!
You are the best matt
Oh this made my day!
I had no idea you were a PC gamer Matt. Makes me like you even more. Would have liked to talk to you guys more when you signed my guitar in Johnson City, but I was so flustered with hero worship I almost walked off without getting my picture taken. I'm trying to find a way to protect the signatures so I can actually play it.
your back from montreal already !!!! show was crazy so fun !!! at heavy mtl sunday !!!!
Matt please do a gear tour. Your a legend man
Fun fact: Maximum the Hormone did Death Note's second opening.
And second ending
Damn I missed this live
Mister Bolticus me too T.T
Matt while he’s doing something related to Trivium songs: 👺😈🎸
Matt while he’s just being a normal dude: 😄😎👍
Poetry - short stories! My dream came true lol you encouraged me to keep writing 😁 One of these days I'm going to write a book of short stories. My goal is if Ray Bradbury and Guillermo del Toro had a baby.
Hi Matt... Thanks for all!
Can trivium do an Australian tour please❤
Bradley Proctor I second this.
I concur!
Fuck yes.
Fucking ay!
Matt my fav solo from you is in Watch the world burn and ive been listening to every album since ember keep it up i wanna see a 9th thrip on you strap 👌
I’ve noticed that u use a evertune bridge are u gonna release your signature les Paul with an evertune
What is your vocal range? Do you have any crazy on tour stories? or have had any past experiences back in the day, with the whole "drugs ,sex and rock and roll " stereotype that go with being young and on tour and finally how would you rate the life of a musician, being on tour and all
, thanks I'm a big fan
Favorite In Flames song
Can trivium live in Texas please
Why was At The End of This War never played live???
Rich Weatherall This. One of their best songs IMO. Vengeance Falls is such an underrated album, Through Blood and Dirt and Bone, as well as Villainy Thrives are some of my favorites there.
Matt, you need a sports car lol. Your morning commute will be so much more fun lmao
Matt, do you think Adam Treloar will get back from his hamstring injuries in time to be able to play a part in Collingwood's finals campaign?
yoooo, matt low-key saying he does cannabis is awesome lol. never saw him as a person to do that! always thought he was a straight-edge guy considering he's such a health nut
I've never seen anyone so happy about red lights... Ahah
WHAT INSPIRES YOU WHEN IT COME TO CREATE THE LYRICS OF YOUR SONGS? What kind of experiences or other things??? Positive ones, negative ones? Regards from Barcelona man! Be safe :)
Yes
Where do your lyrics come from? The vocab is amazing.
When Trivium on Spain??
Would you tour with Skindred, Slipknot and/or Sum41?
HE WHO SPAWNED THE FURIES!!!
What is your heritage?
Yo Matt Heaffy big up!
Matt what’s the best way to get ahold of you for a TH-cam interview?
you inspire me
How long have you trained jujitsu? have you ever done any MMA?
What do y think about Anders Friden from In Flames? 😁
Felt for the homie who asked Matt’s thoughts on why there were no breakthrough metal bands anymore. I wanted to hear his answer and he never saw it 😂
The OW hoodie tho
Sinaro should open for trivium!!
How do you protect your hearing?
Guess I'm first then? What is your opinion on Alter Bridge?
The Elite Onyx General Dang it you beat me
The Elite Onyx General there’s a ton of Alter Bridge fans that are also Trivium fans. I think a Trivium/Tremonti/Myles Kennedy collab song would be dope AF
ask him on twitch lol
imjusttoogood Heck yeah those are my 3 fav bands ❤
Alter Bridge, Tremonti and Trivium
hey matt are you planning on coming to greece ever???? please man pleeasseee visit greece :)
Is regular exercise (endorphins) each week a neccessity... especially when on tour? Maybe long distance jogging or running?
Come to okinawa japan !!!
When's the next one. I have to be there.
When was this recorded? seems like quite a while ago since your tour just ended
What did you have for dinner last night?
I'm going to be honest here: you look silly here.
Then again, I always look silly
When is the Mrityu project coming?
What do you think about Epica ?
Hi matt
what is it like having alex bent as your drummer?
Why does Paolo hate Phil Labonte from ATR?
Are you planning to be a full time youtuber?
Do you ever played a game called sengoku basara
I was gonna ask for your opinion on babymetal, but somehow you answered that without anyone asking
Can you cover Andrea Bocelli???
Do this again lol
Missed it 😩
I love you ...come to Colombia. Please ..South America Tour????
Stuff with Jared Dines ? I wonder what two djentlemens could do together
Have you ever lost your voice during a live performance?
Do you like drifting cars?
I would think no. He's driving an suv. I recommended a sports car. We will see how far that goes. 😂
Safety first man, the stream is not important!!
INGSOC 2+2=5
FatDoge I agree that a blood-black nothingness began to spin... A system of cells interlinked within cells interlinked within cells interlinked within one stem... And dreadfully distinct against the dark, a tall white fountain played."
I didn't get a notification Matt! Damnit
Yeah where the fuck is Sin and The Sentence Deluxe Edition???
Is that an Audi?
Nvm just heard lol
Did he just said you and JD are gonna do more stuff!?
He did say that yeah
Am i the only one who thinks has high af making this? 😂😂
your thoughts on Islam?
Why are you stoped play Overwatch?
Moises Leite probably just enjoys fortnite more
Would you ever tour with Crown the Empire or Disturbed?
Welp... missed it 😢