Matt Traynor Explained

Matt Traynor
Birth Name:Matthew James Traynor
Birth Date:24 June 1987
Instrument:Drums
Origin:Massapequa, New York, U.S.
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:2002–present
Past Member Of:

Matthew James Traynor is an American musician that primarily performs metalcore, and best known for being the former drummer of the metalcore band Blessthefall from its formation in 2004 until his departure in 2018. He is originally from Massapequa, New York, but moved to Phoenix, Arizona and eventually helped form Blessthefall.[1]

Background

Traynor has been playing drums since 2000.[2] Traynor started his musical career with bassist Jared Warth and guitarist Mike Frisby in 2002.[3] The trio formed the band and hired vocalist Craig Mabbitt in early 2004.[3] Traynor is one of the only two remaining original members, the other being Warth, after Frisby left the band in 2011. In 2018, Traynor announced his departure from the band.[4]

Personal life

Traynor married fitness blogger and personal trainer Brianna Stevens on March 21, 2015.[5] They announced that Brianna was pregnant with their first born son, later announced to be named Jaxin James Traynor,[6] [7] on February 15, 2017, and will be expecting him around September the same year.[8] Jaxin was born on September 21, 2017. As of 2020 Traynor posted himself on Instagram working as a postal worker with United States Postal Service in Scottsdale, Arizona.[9]

Influences

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.[10]

Discography

See main article: blessthefall discography.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Matt Traynor of blessthefall. The Hotseat. September 21, 2015. December 13, 2016.
  2. Web site: Matt Traynor of blessthefall. Modern Drummer. August 23, 2013. December 13, 2016.
  3. Web site: Biography: Blessthefall. AllMusic. John. D. Buchanan. December 20, 2016.
  4. Web site: Blessthefall drummer, co-founder leaves band. Lambgoat. August 20, 2018. August 21, 2018.
  5. Web site: Instagram post by Matt Traynor • Mar 22, 2015 at 4:01pm UTC. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/0iTKlkn0gR . December 26, 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. February 25, 2017.
  6. Web site: Instagram post by Matt Traynor. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BS87-raA5nf . December 26, 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. April 28, 2017.
  7. Web site: Instagram post by Matt Traynor. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BS_sIMHAZQW . December 26, 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. April 28, 2017.
  8. Web site: Instagram post by BRIANNA • Feb 15, 2017 at 3:09pm UTC. https://ghostarchive.org/iarchive/s/instagram/BQiWkLsFld2 . December 26, 2021 . registration. Instagram. en. February 25, 2017.
  9. Web site: Login • Instagram . 2023-08-07 . www.instagram.com.
  10. Web site: Artist Interview: Matt Traynor of Blessthefall. Rock On Philly. Regina. Gallagher. January 1, 2014. December 20, 2016.