Matt Traynor

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.[2]

Matt Traynor
Traynor in 2014
Background information
Birth nameMatthew James Traynor
Born (1987-06-24) June 24, 1987
OriginMassapequa, New York, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsDrums
Years active2002–present
Labels
Associated acts

Background

Traynor has been playing drums since 2000.[3] Traynor started his musical career with bassist Jared Warth and guitarist Mike Frisby in 2002.[4] The trio formed the band and hired vocalist Craig Mabbitt in early 2004.[4] 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.[5]

Personal life

Traynor married fitness blogger and personal trainer Brianna Stevens on March 21, 2015.[6] They announced that Brianna was pregnant with their first born son, later announced to be named Jaxin James Traynor,[7][8] on February 15, 2017, and will be expecting him around September the same year.[9] 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.

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
Main article: blessthefall discography

References
  1. Pitz, Keegan (January 24, 2016). "Hanging Out With Matt Traynor of Bless The Fall". Rock Star Dreams. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  2. "Matt Traynor of blessthefall". The Hotseat. September 21, 2015. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  3. "Matt Traynor of blessthefall". Modern Drummer. August 23, 2013. Retrieved December 13, 2016.
  4. D. Buchanan, John. "Biography: Blessthefall". AllMusic. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
  5. "Blessthefall drummer, co-founder leaves band". Lambgoat. August 20, 2018. Retrieved August 21, 2018.
  6. "Instagram post by Matt Traynor • Mar 22, 2015 at 4:01pm UTC". Instagram. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  7. "Instagram post by Matt Traynor". Instagram. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  8. "Instagram post by Matt Traynor". Instagram. Retrieved April 28, 2017.
  9. "Instagram post by BRIANNA • Feb 15, 2017 at 3:09pm UTC". Instagram. Retrieved February 25, 2017.
  10. Gallagher, Regina (January 1, 2014). "Artist Interview: Matt Traynor of Blessthefall". Rock On Philly. Retrieved December 20, 2016.
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