News Latest News from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=8804 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:42:22 -0500 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:00:45 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=8804 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/he-said-good-show-and-flipped-me-off-matt-heafy-on-how-trivium-got-bullied-by-their-favorite-bands-and-by-their-fans https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/he-said-good-show-and-flipped-me-off-matt-heafy-on-how-trivium-got-bullied-by-their-favorite-bands-and-by-their-fans Music News: "We got bottles thrown at us [while onstage]. People tried to accost us by our van."]]> Tue, 30 Dec 2025 06:42:22 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/intense-ostracisation-matt-heafy-on-how-trivium-got-bullied-to-their-faces-by-their-favorite-bands-and-one-of-metals-major-issues https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/intense-ostracisation-matt-heafy-on-how-trivium-got-bullied-to-their-faces-by-their-favorite-bands-and-one-of-metals-major-issues Music News: "We were getting glass bottles thrown at our heads, fans waiting for us outside of our van to try to fight us."]]> Sat, 18 Oct 2025 02:02:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/matt-heafy-addresses-the-failed-trivium-and-bullet-for-my-valentine-tour-our-dance-partner-dropped-off-after-three-months-of-touring https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/matt-heafy-addresses-the-failed-trivium-and-bullet-for-my-valentine-tour-our-dance-partner-dropped-off-after-three-months-of-touring Music News: "We wanted to play shows and someone else didn't."]]> Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:00:03 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/trivium-bassist-claims-bullet-for-my-valentine-frontman-has-no-respect-for-us-after-tour-cancelation https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/trivium-bassist-claims-bullet-for-my-valentine-frontman-has-no-respect-for-us-after-tour-cancelation Music News: "He's the sole decision maker of the band."]]> Wed, 14 May 2025 13:59:55 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/that_thing_is_silly_matt_heafy_reveals_why_he_wouldnt_use_9-string_guitars_in_trivium.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/gear/that_thing_is_silly_matt_heafy_reveals_why_he_wouldnt_use_9-string_guitars_in_trivium.html Gear: And he wouldn't recommend it to Bullet for My Valentine, either.]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 23:30:32 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/crowdfunding_campaign_launched_for_trivium_drummers_hospitalized_baby.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/crowdfunding_campaign_launched_for_trivium_drummers_hospitalized_baby.html Music News: "Asking for help is not in our nature, but we will do anything for our sweet baby girl."]]> Thu, 07 Nov 2024 18:29:57 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/triviums_matt_heafy_opens_up_on_getting_bullied_by_his_idols_its_because_we_were_a_bunch_of_18-year-olds_that_had_nothing.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/triviums_matt_heafy_opens_up_on_getting_bullied_by_his_idols_its_because_we_were_a_bunch_of_18-year-olds_that_had_nothing.html Music News: "Nowadays, I feel a band says that, people are like, 'Hell yes! Set your goals high. I want to see it happen.' We come from a time when it was much harder."]]> Sat, 07 Sep 2024 17:03:46 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bullet_for_my_valentine_and_trivium_announce_joint_2025_arena_world_tour.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/bullet_for_my_valentine_and_trivium_announce_joint_2025_arena_world_tour.html Music News: "Get excited people, it's going to be special and we can't wait to celebrate with you all."]]> Fri, 23 Feb 2024 12:29:29 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/matt_heafy_names_one_important_problem_trivium_faced_recalls_hearing_metallicas_black_album_for_the_first_time.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/matt_heafy_names_one_important_problem_trivium_faced_recalls_hearing_metallicas_black_album_for_the_first_time.html Music News: "I'm like, 'Screw guitar, I'm done with guitar.'"]]> Sat, 09 Dec 2023 13:07:29 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/top_10_memorable_trivium_songs_to_play_on_guitar-159460 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/top_10_memorable_trivium_songs_to_play_on_guitar-159460 Features: Matt Heafy and Corey Beaulieu always deliver the goods.]]> Wed, 22 Nov 2023 12:43:09 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_triviums_matt_heafy_takes_the_stage_with_bullet_for_my_valentine_for_a_powerful_rendition_of_tears_dont_fall.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_triviums_matt_heafy_takes_the_stage_with_bullet_for_my_valentine_for_a_powerful_rendition_of_tears_dont_fall.html Music News: No BFMV concert is complete without their signature song, and Heafy's presence complemented it immensely.]]> Sun, 12 Nov 2023 20:59:43 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/triviums_matt_heafy_is_scoring_his_childhood_favorite_video_game.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/triviums_matt_heafy_is_scoring_his_childhood_favorite_video_game.html Music News: The musician's been dabbling in video game scoring for a while now.]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 19:28:57 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/20_years_of_triviums_debut_how_does_ember_to_inferno_hold_up-158221 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/articles/features/20_years_of_triviums_debut_how_does_ember_to_inferno_hold_up-158221 Features: 2003 gave us the first effort of one of modern metal's biggest bands.]]> Sat, 14 Oct 2023 11:15:44 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/triviums_matt_heafy_speaks_on_his_preference_for_double_guitar_strap_explains_what_makes_his_signature_epiphone_les_paul_stand_out.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/triviums_matt_heafy_speaks_on_his_preference_for_double_guitar_strap_explains_what_makes_his_signature_epiphone_les_paul_stand_out.html Music News: "You know, most musicians have back, shoulder, leg problems, neck problems", Matt said.]]> Wed, 06 Sep 2023 23:45:29 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/trivium_to_take_true_break_after_current_tour_say_there_are_no_plans_for_a_new_record.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/trivium_to_take_true_break_after_current_tour_say_there_are_no_plans_for_a_new_record.html Music News: The band is on the road promoting "In the Court of the Dragon".]]> Sun, 20 Aug 2023 11:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/trivium_bassist_calls_out_sicko_nu_metal_apologists_as_a_whole_it_was_a_very_very_bad_genre.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/trivium_bassist_calls_out_sicko_nu_metal_apologists_as_a_whole_it_was_a_very_very_bad_genre.html Music News: The genre has been making a mainstream comeback in the last few years.]]> Sat, 08 Jul 2023 09:36:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_matt_heafy_jumps_offstage_to_catch_crowd_surfer_at_recent_trivium_show.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_matt_heafy_jumps_offstage_to_catch_crowd_surfer_at_recent_trivium_show.html Music News: Fun times. ]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 23:40:25 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/triviums_matt_heafy_teases_collaboration_with_mgk_guitarist_sophie_lloyd.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/triviums_matt_heafy_teases_collaboration_with_mgk_guitarist_sophie_lloyd.html Music News: The track is titled "Fall of Man".]]> Sun, 19 Feb 2023 11:00:01 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_explains_how_trivium_went_back_to_using_tube_amps_live_again_it_was_a_natural_progression.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/guitarist_explains_how_trivium_went_back_to_using_tube_amps_live_again_it_was_a_natural_progression.html Music News: "We went back to the full amp setup on stage", Corey Beaulieu says.]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2023 01:36:12 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this_fan_thought_he_was_getting_a_cameo_from_the_1975_frontman_matt_healy_got_one_from_triviums_matt_heafy_instead.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/this_fan_thought_he_was_getting_a_cameo_from_the_1975_frontman_matt_healy_got_one_from_triviums_matt_heafy_instead.html Music News: An honest mistake, to be fair.]]> Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:03:39 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/triviums_matt_heafy_shares_new_single_metality_the_vitality_anthem.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/triviums_matt_heafy_shares_new_single_metality_the_vitality_anthem.html Music News: In collaboration with esports organization Team Vitality.]]> Wed, 02 Nov 2022 22:00:02 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/trivium_announce_fall_us_tour_with_between_the_buried_and_me_whitechapel_and_khemmis.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/trivium_announce_fall_us_tour_with_between_the_buried_and_me_whitechapel_and_khemmis.html Music News: That's one nice combo right there. ]]> Wed, 20 Jul 2022 22:19:29 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/paolo_gregoletto_explains_why_he_still_likes_to_take_bass_lessons_reveals_technique_he_didnt_know_how_to_do_in_trivium.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/paolo_gregoletto_explains_why_he_still_likes_to_take_bass_lessons_reveals_technique_he_didnt_know_how_to_do_in_trivium.html Music News: "I had to build up to that".]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 13:41:58 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/matt_heafy_explains_why_he_felt_taken_advantage_of_by_black_metals_problematic_aspects_describes_how_he_started_collaborating_with_ihsahn.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/matt_heafy_explains_why_he_felt_taken_advantage_of_by_black_metals_problematic_aspects_describes_how_he_started_collaborating_with_ihsahn.html Music News: "As an adult now I've realized I had blinders on towards things that were happening in black metal."]]> Wed, 04 May 2022 13:53:59 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_trivium_play_sickness_unto_you_live_for_the_first_time.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/watch_trivium_play_sickness_unto_you_live_for_the_first_time.html Music News: The band debuted the 2020 track at a show in Florida.]]> Wed, 13 Apr 2022 02:00:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/listen_my_chemical_romances_gerard_way_guests_on_matt_heafys_black_metal_project_ibaraki.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/listen_my_chemical_romances_gerard_way_guests_on_matt_heafys_black_metal_project_ibaraki.html Music News: The singer contributed screams to the new single "Ronin."]]> Fri, 25 Mar 2022 22:08:41 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/matt_heafy_gives_details_on_his_black_metal_projects_new_album_it_features_nergal_and_gerard_way.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/matt_heafy_gives_details_on_his_black_metal_projects_new_album_it_features_nergal_and_gerard_way.html Music News: The musician also dropped a new single.]]> Fri, 18 Feb 2022 22:55:07 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/trivium_frontman_says_he_has_a_problem_with_festivals_just_bringing_out_the_same_bands_insists_more_should_be_done_to_promote_less-known_bands.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/trivium_frontman_says_he_has_a_problem_with_festivals_just_bringing_out_the_same_bands_insists_more_should_be_done_to_promote_less-known_bands.html Music News: Matt Heafy answers if metal music is in a place "where it needs saving."]]> Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:58:10 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/trivium_frontman_recalls_what_bruce_dickinson_had_to_tell_him_about_dio__how_ronnie_then_reacted.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/trivium_frontman_recalls_what_bruce_dickinson_had_to_tell_him_about_dio__how_ronnie_then_reacted.html Music News: "That's what Bruce Dickinson said to me," Matt Heafy pointed out.]]> Mon, 06 Dec 2021 17:00:43 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/trivium_frontman_speaks_on_how_fan_made_him_do_really_weird_thing_names_song_he_struggles_to_play.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/trivium_frontman_speaks_on_how_fan_made_him_do_really_weird_thing_names_song_he_struggles_to_play.html Music News: "Someone made me sign their newborn baby once," Matt Heafy said.]]> Tue, 30 Nov 2021 23:00:45 -0500