Matt Traynor
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Blessthefall playing on the With Full Force Festival in July 2014
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Matthew James Traynor |
| Born | 24 June 1987 |
| Origin | Massapequa, New York |
| Genres | Metalcore, screamo, post-hardcore, hardcore punk (early) |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Labels | Ferret, Science, Fearless |
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Matthew James "Matt" Traynor is an American musician that primarily performs metalcore. He is originally from Massapequa, New York, but moved to Phoenix, Arizona and eventually formed the band Blessthefall.
Traynor started playing drums since 2000. Traynor started his musical career in a with bassist Jared Warth and guitarist Mike Frisby in 2002. The trio formed the band and hired and vocalist Craig Mabbitt in early 2004. Traynor is one of the only two remaining original members, the other being Warth, after 2011 when Frisby left the band.
Traynor married fitness blogger and personal trainer Brianna Stevens on March 21, 2015. They announced that they were expecting their first child on February 15, 2017.
Traynor states that his three biggest influences were Travis Barker of Blink 182, Jordan Mancino of As I Lay Dying, and Matt Greiner of August Burns Red.
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