Matt DeVries
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Matthew DeVries is the rhythm guitarist in the heavy metal
band Chimaira
. He, along with Rob Arnold
(the lead guitarist) and Mark Hunter
(the lead singer) writes a large number of the band's songs. Recently, DeVries appeared on the Roadrunner United: The All Star Sessions
album, playing on two of the tracks written by Joey Jordison
drummer of Slipknot
, "Annihilation by the Hands of God" and "Constitution Down".
In 2003 Matt was beaten badly in Liverpool while on tour with Chimaira. The attack was unprovoked and had nothing to do with Matt's membership of Chimaira or Chimaira's genre of music in general. The band's next performance, in Dublin, Ireland was scheduled as normal and the band performed the entire concert as a four piece while Matt recovered in hospital. He was then able to join them for the following night's performance in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
It was announced in March 2011 that DeVries would be the touring bass player for Six Feet Under along with fellow Chimaira guitarist Rob Arnold and former Chimaira drummer Kevin Talley.
DeVries is endorsed by ESP Guitars
, and he plays his LTD MFA-600 signature model. It features an alder Viper
body, a maple neck through the body with an ebony fingerboard, a TonePros Tune-O-Matic bridge, locking tuners and one EMG 81
pickup.
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Chimaira
Chimaira
Chimaira is an American heavy metal band from Cleveland, Ohio. Formed in 1998, the group is a notable member of the New Wave of American Heavy Metal scene. The band's name is derived from the word Chimera, a monstrous creature in Greek mythology...
. He, along with Rob Arnold
Rob Arnold
Rob Arnold is a member and lead guitarist of the metal band Chimaira. In an interview with Roadrunner Records, he named Kirk Hammett, "Dimebag" Darrell Abbott, Dave Mustaine, Marty Friedman and Kerry King as being influential to his playing style...
(the lead guitarist) and Mark Hunter
Mark Hunter (musician)
Mark Hunter is the singer vocalist and one of the main songwriters for the heavy metal band Chimaira.-Chimaira:Hunter co-founded the band with original Chimaira guitarist Jason Hager...
(the lead singer) writes a large number of the band's songs. Recently, DeVries appeared on the Roadrunner United: The All Star Sessions
Roadrunner United
Roadrunner United was a project organized by the heavy metal record label Roadrunner Records to celebrate its 25th anniversary. It culminated in an album released worldwide on October 11, 2005, entitled The All-Star Sessions...
album, playing on two of the tracks written by Joey Jordison
Joey Jordison
Joey Jordison , is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his work as the drummer for the nu metal band Slipknot. He grew up in Waukee, Iowa with his parents and two sisters, and was given his first drum kit at the age of 8...
drummer of Slipknot
Slipknot (band)
Slipknot is an American heavy metal band from Des Moines, Iowa. Formed in 1995, the group was founded by percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray...
, "Annihilation by the Hands of God" and "Constitution Down".
In 2003 Matt was beaten badly in Liverpool while on tour with Chimaira. The attack was unprovoked and had nothing to do with Matt's membership of Chimaira or Chimaira's genre of music in general. The band's next performance, in Dublin, Ireland was scheduled as normal and the band performed the entire concert as a four piece while Matt recovered in hospital. He was then able to join them for the following night's performance in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
It was announced in March 2011 that DeVries would be the touring bass player for Six Feet Under along with fellow Chimaira guitarist Rob Arnold and former Chimaira drummer Kevin Talley.
DeVries is endorsed by ESP Guitars
ESP Guitars
, located in North Hollywood, California, is an American-based, Japanese-owned manufacturer of electric guitars and basses.- History :In 1975, Hisatake Shibuya opened a shop called Electric Sound Products in Tokyo. It provided custom replacement parts for guitars. In 1976, ESP gained a reputation...
, and he plays his LTD MFA-600 signature model. It features an alder Viper
ESP Viper
The ESP Viper is an electric guitar manufactured by ESP Guitars. The ESP Viper has a shape similar to that of a Gibson SG, with slight variations; Vipers have a slight diagonal slope at the bottom and an asymmetrical front profile. The body is mahogany or alder. The neck is three pieces, with a...
body, a maple neck through the body with an ebony fingerboard, a TonePros Tune-O-Matic bridge, locking tuners and one EMG 81
EMG 81
The EMG 81 is a popular active humbucker guitar pickup manufactured by EMG, Inc.. It is usually considered a lead pickup for use in bridge position, paired with EMG 85 as a rhythm pickup in neck position...
pickup.
Discography
- The Impossibility of ReasonThe Impossibility of Reason-Notes:*Tracks 1-2 taken from the pre-production sessions for The Impossibility of Reason **Produced and mixed by Ben Schigel**Co-produced by Mark Hunter and Rob Arnold...
(2003), RoadrunnerRoadrunner RecordsRoadrunner Records is an American record label that concentrates primarily on heavy metal bands. It is currently a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.-History:... - The Dehumanizing ProcessThe Dehumanizing ProcessThe Dehumanizing Process is the first video album by American metal band Chimaira. It was released on October 26, 2004 by Roadrunner Records...
(2004), Roadrunner – DVD - ChimairaChimaira (album)Chimaira is the third studio album by Chimaira, released on August 9, 2005. It debuted #74 on the Billboard 200 charts. The album would be the band's final release under Roadrunner Records and the only one to feature Kevin Talley on drums.-Production:...
(2005), Roadrunner - ResurrectionResurrection (Chimaira album)-Personnel:* Mark Hunter – vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, theremin, samplers* Rob Arnold – lead guitar* Matt DeVries – rhythm guitar* Jim LaMarca – bass guitar* Andols Herrick – drums* Chris Spicuzza – keyboards, backing vocals...
(2007), FerretFerret MusicFerret Music is an independent record label, founded in 1996. The label is owned in part by NORA's vocalist, Carl Severson, and in part by Philadelphian artist manager Paul Conroy, and based in West Windsor Township, New Jersey...
(U.S.) & Nuclear BlastNuclear BlastNuclear Blast is an independent record label and mail order record distributor with subsidiaries in Germany, the United States and Brazil. The record label was founded in 1987 by Markus Staiger in Germany. Originally releasing hardcore punk records, the label moved on to releasing albums by melodic... - The InfectionThe InfectionThe Infection is the fifth studio album by American heavy metal band Chimaira. Released on April 21, 2009, it reached position 30 on the Billboard 200 charts on its first week of release, selling around 15,000 copies. This was improvement from the previous album's debut at No. 42...
(2009), Ferret (U.S.) & Nuclear Blast