Matt Deis
| Matt Deis | |
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Deis performing with CKY at the Clubhouse Music Venue in Tempe, Arizona on July 21, 2009.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Matthew Christopher Deis |
| Born |
December 13, 1983 Peterborough, New Hampshire, United States |
| Genres | Alternative metal, post-grunge, metalcore, alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Bass, piano, backing vocals, keyboards, guitar |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Labels | Prosthetic, Roadrunner |
| Associated acts | CKY, All That Remains, |
Matthew Christopher "Matt" Deis (born December 13, 1983) is an American musician and songwriter. Originally from Peterborough, New Hampshire, he is best known as the former bassist of CKY with whom he performed with between 2005 and 2010, and metalcore band All That Remains, with whom he performed between 2003 and 2005.
Deis lived in New Hampshire until the age of four until his family moved to West Springfield, Massachusetts. He has played the piano ever since he was five years old, and picked up the clarinet in elementary school. Matt started taking guitar lessons from Oli Herbert of All That Remains, and eventually started playing bass guitar for the band. During his time in All That Remains, Deis co-wrote and played bass on their album This Darkened Heart. Tours with bands such as Gwar, Slipknot, As I Lay Dying, and Killswitch Engage followed.
Deis cites Rudy Sarzo, Marcus Miller, Paul McCartney, Stanley Clarke, Billy Gould, and Sting as his main influences. He also holds a degree in Music Performance from Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, Massachusetts.
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