Matt Walst | |
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 Walst performing with Three Days Grace in 2015 | |
| Born | Matthew Jean Paul Walst December 28, 1982 Norwood, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, musician |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Relatives | Brad Walst (brother) |
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| Member of | Three Days Grace |
| Formerly of | My Darkest Days |
Matthew Jean Paul Walst (born December 28, 1982) is a Canadian singer, songwriter and musician. He is the current lead singer of the band Three Days Grace, which also includes his older brother Brad as bassist. Before joining Three Days Grace, he was the lead singer of My Darkest Days.[1]
Career
My Darkest Days (2005–2013)
Walst formed My Darkest Days in 2005 with his friends Brendan McMillan on bass guitar, Doug Oliver on drums, and Chris McMillan on lead guitar.
Three Days Grace (2013–present)
Following Adam Gontier's departure from Three Days Grace in January 2013, Matt Walst was brought on as their replacement lead vocalist for their tour, and was later made the official lead singer. Prior to joining Three Days Grace, Walst wrote a few songs with the group such as "Scared" and "Let You Down" from their 2003 self-titled album and "Operate" and "The High Road" from their 2012 album Transit of Venus. He was also one of the composers of the said album.[2] Matt has had 7 number 1 songs and 11 top 10 hits with the band
Personal life
Walst is a fan of the UFC and took MMA classes in 2016.[3] His brother Brad Walst is the bassist for Three Days Grace. In 2022, Walst was inducted into the Norwood District High School Hall of Honor along with his brother Brad and Adam Gontier.[4]
He stated that his influences include Deftones and Nirvana.[5]
Discography
with Three Days Grace
- Human (2015)
- Outsider (2018)
- Explosions (2022)
with My Darkest Days
- My Darkest Days (2010)
- Sick and Twisted Affair (2012)
Other appearances
| Year | Artist | Album | Song | Notes |
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| 2013 | Psych Ward | Decrepid Methods | Legion of Demons | Featured artist[6] |
| 2017 | Fozzy | Judas | Composer[7] | |
| 2019 | "Nowhere to Run" | Nowhere to Run | Composer[8] | |
| 2023 | Shadow Cliq | I Will Survive! | I Will Survive! | Featured artist[9] |
References
- ↑ Spencer Kaufman (January 9, 2013). "Singer Adam Gontier Explains Departure From Three Days Grace". Loudwire. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ↑ Transit of Venus - Three Days Grace | Credits | AllMusic, retrieved 2023-10-10
- ↑ Chad Childers (March 7, 2018). "Three Days Grace's Matt Walst Definitely Feels More Comfortable Writing Outsider Disc With The Band". Loudwire. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ↑ "Three Days Grace Bassist Says Reunion With Ex-Vocalist Adam Gontier For High School Honor Was 'Powerful'". Blabbermouth.net. July 7, 2022. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
- ↑ Chamberlain, Rick (11 July 2022). "Three Days Grace's Matt Walst on juggling fatherhood, loss and recording new album, Explosions". Loudersound. Future Publishing Limited. Retrieved 8 May 2023.
- ↑ Legion of Demons (feat. Matt Walst), 2013-12-01, retrieved 2023-10-10
- ↑ "Judas - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ↑ "Nowhere to Run - Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved August 4, 2022.
- ↑ "Spotify". open.spotify.com. Retrieved 2023-10-10.