Blink 182 - Dammit (ala In Flames/ Johnny Cash) | Matthew Kiichi Heafy

Blink 182 - Dammit (ala In Flames/ Johnny Cash) | Matthew Kiichi Heafy
If you're familiar with my musical path, you know that before Trivium, I tried out for a pop punk band with the song "Dammit" by Blink 182, and never made it in the band.
Defeated, I was about to give up on music, until I stumbled upon The Black Album by Metallica.
You know the rest.
I've always loved Blink, and I wanted to cover "Dammit", but I knew it had to be different. I thought in my head, "how would In Flames Jester Race/ Whoracle/ Colony -era do "Dammit"? Musically, this is that result.
Vocally, I wanted to stick with that Johnny Cash covers album sorta range, but add in the fun harmonies that I love to do.
The result is something I'm definitely proud of.
The method I've been doing the most recent covers is after rehearsing the song countless times; recording the main acoustic tracks first in Logic, doing a rough run through of the main vocals, tracking the backup vocal parts, any overdub guitars or vocals... then I track another acoustic and lead vocal track while shooting the video so that it's still a live shot.
I use an Apogee Mic, Apogee Duet, Beyer-Dynamic headphones, Adam A3X studio monitors, an LED light, pop shield, drum throne, classical footstool.
Quite a bit of stuff.
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[@1995flavio1]

this guy is really good he should be in a band

[@kobiterrebonne9523]

Flavio Martins He is in a band dude where have you been at. The bands called Trivium and their one of the best metal bands on the scene right now.

[@mattdavis9331]

Kobi Terrebonne he was being sarcastic.

[@mrtarkanianx]

Haha I clicked replies to see if someone fell for it and yep, it happened. Some gullible as fuck humans out there.

[@AurelionTheStoic]

This made me laugh so hard😆😆😆

[@errm9573]

*whoooooooosh*

[@puterazulfiqar7521]

Acoustic version of The end of heartache by Killswitch Engage!

[@larry8030]

jesus that would be amazing

[@chriscarr2114]

With Howard.

[@stompinmcallister1312]

Its papa emeritus

[@lupefernandez304]

The day this happens is the day I WILL NEVER Stop Smiling

[@DebtLife_Projects]

I really need to hear this, barely breathing would be a killer one too

[@tunctaylan]

I would definitely go to a live acoustic performance and pay for such album.

[@TriviumMemes]

These covers are getting better and better, holy shit :D

[@kristiankrastanov5995]

except that he just did a cover of a really shitty band

[@dannyrantsandreviews8152]

Kristian Krastanov Just because you don't like blink-182 doesn't mean they're a shitty band.

[@ayeitsmetony6039]

Dannyrantsandreviews I bet Kristina krastanov is one of those "oh my god twenty one pilots saved my life"

[@LarsUlrichIsMe]

and even so, you can still cover a shitty band and make their song sound good.

[@benmartin6137]

Your my favorite ig account trivium memes

[@agufish]

Fuck yes. \m/

[@yuseffmedina6292]

Hey, what are you doin' here ya boi hunter?

[@agufish]

I live on the Internet...

[@blakecoffey5169]

Agufish same

[@waldotorres8600]

Sup hunter

[@LukeDKramer]

Dammit, how did I KNOW you'd be here?

[@lelandbacon9153]

Maybe try Come Clarity by In Flames. I feel that sing lends itself to your voice.

[@yamirrashid981]

Leland Bacon its gonna sound amazing and unique with his deep voice!

[@Indiegaze]

That's a good recommendation. That song would fit his voice really well.

[@jobbiejew]

This ☝️

[@miniquinny22]

I'd love to hear Matt do Bullet Ride

[@terenceaaron1999]

Now I want to hear a Melodic Death Metal In Flames version of this song.

[@STiLLiLLPRODUCTiONS]

Very impressive but can you.... oh wait wrong channel.

[@OllieWales]

Davie would never play a guitar

[@vladgluhov2399]

@@OllieWales too late, he did

[@furkanbursa5453]

@@OllieWales It's a six strings bass

[@nicholasbelottiandreu5819]

@@furkanbursa5453 Epico

[@skylinegt311]

top notch. before Trivium for me there was blink 182. still 2 of my favorite bands

[@evanzivin3689]

Anything done in the style of 90s In Flames is a good idea.

[@XIpraise]

Well you've got a point there

[@Rudkoom]

In Flames's golden age.

[@crucifixmegabuster95]

when moonshield has a baby with dammit and johnny cash is its father. Matt keep it up.

[@stacey191106]

Please put this on spotify ❤ i can't stop listening to it ❤

[@fv1005]

God I love that old school In Flames acoustic sound....they've lost that. fuckin awesome Kiichi

[@christophersanzo1833]

You haven’t been looking very hard 🤦‍♂️

[@Mr.FranciscodeMiranda]

Hum... Stay With Me from 2019's I, The Mask, maybe?

[@fv1005]

@@Mr.FranciscodeMiranda I tried.. not the same

[@859slacker]

dude, this is fucking genius. You combined so many sounds that I love to create a a badass version of a song Ive jammed since I was a kid. How you pulled this off, I have no idea, but props.

[@Pato_Infanta]

This is wonderful! I never though to hear this song in an acoustic version and very well done. You really nailed it. Please do Mama Said...that would be awesome too.

[@raulgarcia7285]

Dude, this should be on spotify

[@InertZero]

I never thought I'd hear a haunting, melancholy version of this song. Fucking terrific!

[@rmv2333]

Wow, you turn a fast and energic song (which I love) to a slow and more sentimental one. Just beautiful. This is freaking talent!

[@ryanmentzer2443]

This is honestly so beautiful. Brought me to tears nearly and makes this song feel relatable.

[@krslja28]

I've had this on repeat for the past hour. This cover gives a whole new dimension to the song. So amazing. Absolutely beatiful.

[@mobeenrehman2379]

I scoured KZbin for covers of this song, and this is definitely the best I’ve heard. Just the right emotions.

[@jandynmarkham317]

Brought me back to when this song was a mainstay, so I have the nostalgia happy. But this is its own version, and I really like it! ❤️

[@leventemolnar1973]

OMG, why am I only seeing this now? Anyhow 2022 starts goodalready, thanbk you Mr Heafy!!

[@stompinmcallister1312]

Why only 28k subs come on guys he deserves 3,000,000 subs thank you Matt you help so many through hard times please never stop brother

[@leposeso]

THANK YOU!! I've never expected this cover, it was a great and original surprise. I'd love to watch you cover artists from different genres in your own way, just how you've done here

[@turduckie]

My favorite vocalist from my favorite band covering a song from another favorite band made my day ❤

[@noflooddamage154]

I'm LOVING the harmonies/overdubs you're doing. It really adds depth to your covers.

[@fernandoabraham8975]

This has got to be the most amazing video I've ever seen, I love both Trivium and Blink-182. You are a true inspiration, a true gigantic inspiration Matthew Kiichi Heafy, keep doing what you're doing, 'cause you're doing it just wonderful

[@khoiplaysguitar]

Dude you nail those In Flames acoustic harmonies! This is my new favorite thing in the world now!

[@obsercule583]

The the amount of effort you put into these acoustic videos is amazing just reading through the description I was in awe! Keep up the amazing videos Matt~!!!!

[@willvaughn6.395]

Matt your my hero ! Keep it up. Your music along with other metal bands ( black metal and death metal ) got me to stop my drug addiction and get my career back on track, 1 year sober and I've never been motivated as much and musically inspired. Cheers !

[@coldfrostzero2000]

One of my favorite songs sung by one of my favorite singers. Your cover catches the true mood of this song. Really hits home every time I hear the line "and your pictures are falling down." That's the moment when you know it's over. They were everywhere, and now they are in the a box somewhere, a landfill, or for the truly spiteful, a little pile of ash.

[@spfadden082711]

That was amazing. One of my favorites of all time done by one of my favorites of all time

[@petecartwright9521]

Really enjoyed this, man. I'm a big Blink fan, and this video just became number one on a new playlist: Blink Covers

[@FromtheEasternLands]

This is a really, really good cover. I think it’s better than the original. Also, I love the In Flames-style acoustic harmonies

[@jacobjohnston9417]

I did a cover of this song because of this video. Much love to you Matt.

[@Scrimbo420]

This is pretty dank my dude. Sounds just like Strombland played it. Can't wait to see what he's doing now. Anyways good cover and this is special to me because blink was actually my first ever concert.

[@dabassdude]

Julian Jones if you didn't know Jesper now has a band called Cyrha! It features him, peter iwers, and some ex amaranthe members if I'm right

[@wwechamp035]

Really cool to hear this amazing Blink's song with your voice, Matt!

[@anthonymonterosso7472]

Matt I really can't wait for the next trivium album, it's going to be pure epicness!! clean vocals, some brutal growls, insane riffs and solos as always. it's going to be epic

[@jycardfan]

That was so beautiful!!!! I never thought thta song could sound like that! Awesome cover! Keep em coming!!!!!

[@tsiresy8]

the song that made me love rock/punk music covered by the singer of my favorite band 😍👍👌👌 cheers from Madagascar Matt

[@davidbanea4664]

That was great man! I think it's awesome how you melded those different styles of music to make a legendary pop punk song sound cool as a solo acoustic tune. keep it up!

[@paulaskitis8781]

Can't stop listening to this cover! Love it Matt!

[@rand0l0gy]

ah the black crusade tour poster brings back some epic memories from the epic show you guys did in Manchester M.E.N arena ❤ probably my favourite show I've been to, with defenders of the faith 3 coming in a close second 😋

[@nickshaw89]

Awesome show

[@360DeathBlazE306]

I love your voice dude. your guitar style is great and inspiring. Thanks for all the effort you put into all your music. Take care dude.

[@joanaguise1645]

Just amazing... Thank you.

[@bigsweatyuncle4585]

You are a fucking incredible guy, always loved your work with Trivium and these covers are amazing! Keep it up man!

[@saintvictorie]

How am I only finding this cover now 😭 Thank you Matt 🤘

[@Dave_TheMetalJester]

ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT!! The first song i ever played in public was Dammit indeed so is a very important song for me and i see you've done an amazing work with this one.

[@codybachman381]

This is so good! Amazing take on it

[@igorklanfar7807]

So awesome!!!

[@matpolansky1]

Only Matthew Heafy could take a fast paced, upbeat song, slow it down & make it badass

[@JohnsonPyjamaMetal]

All that was missing at the end was a round of applause. Bravo

[@alnitakori3216]

MATTHEW THIS IS AMAZING!!! I LOVE IT!!! Cheers from Colombia

[@meldawulan4573]

wow, your cover's getting better everytime you post it, i like this and birds set free that you did last time.. hope you enjoy everything you do! still waiting you and trivium coming to Indonesia!

[@derrickshultz6800]

This is beyond awesome.

[@thisiswhatshesaid]

Considering how Trivium is my favorite band and Blink is in my top 5, I was pretty blessed to see this video on my front page

[@oncerain]

i keep relistening this. matt, ive said this manytimes before, and i will again here. youre awesome

[@Kizamime]

Dude, this is pretty solid. I dig it. I remember being in a punk band, playing this song at just about every show. I'd actually started playing the song with the band before I ever heard it haha

[@lilshishkebab1526]

Holy crap, this is soooo gooood. I really enjoy your take on this song.

[@NamelessAndFamous]

Bravo, Heafy. The nostalgia is strong with this one.

[@notedsinner3171]

hey matt this is beautiful!! and absolutely wonderful !! thanks dude

[@pm801991]

One of the first songs you performed when you were a kid, now in a really cool version. You have improved so much over the years (as a singer and as a guitarist)

[@chico6753]

i genuinely love you. I first saw trivium when I was 5

[@samanthapye5579]

Still my favourite of your covers, just beautiful!

[@myfuneral86]

giving me goosebumps.

[@Duckz193]

I haven't seen any other covers yet, but this one is fucking amazing man. Holy shit

[@PopcornSkorpion]

This is incredible.

[@michaelfountain2620]

This is absolutely great

[@Ricsic6]

Hope the Blink guys see this. So good!

[@BodaciousWickerman]

Amazing rendition. Love Trivium and Blink.

[@Juzka123]

The lyrics made me really sad. Never heard this song before. But the cover is really great, and I guess the song in itself is as well, since it actually made me feel something.

[@biohazardouswaste6589]

Juzka123 Yeah the great thing about Blink's stuff, especially Dammit, is they'll make you go places emotionally you had no idea about, while making it all seem like it's a happy time with their upbeat, fast songs.

[@tomdamian7455]

Biohazardous Waste well said my friend

[@thelasttwominutes9144]

Biohazardous Waste and sometimes they have songs about fucking dogs in the ass :D

[@Gharya_Prastya.]

youd never heard this Song before? that's a joke right?

[@jsimsgt96]

I highly suggest adding 90s blink to your playlist

[@renecastaneda2198]

thank you I needed this😭

[@jeancunha8881]

That was SICK!!!!!

[@ethanmckenzie5242]

I was like, "Hey that looks like Matt Heafy" It is indeed Matt Heafy.

[@aggrontuslight7381]

thats so epic put bro. keep it going mate

[@smarek666]

The guitar harmony. Then the picked chords..

[@kayosemm2071]

omg my heart 💚 this is amazing

[@pinazink7433]

Yes Matt! Feeling the In Flames. Great cover brother

[@trogwarrior5908]

wow did not expect this excellent work man 😎

[@vicsooth5338]

love this version soooo much!

[@ksa11ksa1]

I really enjoyed this cover Matt , keep the videos up.

[@danielevans9937]

you are and always will be my musical inspiration.

[@moldy7777]

Great job Matt! I love this (:

[@followfornothing]

That was amazing.

[@mitchellbergeron1493]

Damn man. Simply haunting

[@santiagonietoparra2576]

Wow this is awesome!

[@alvarohurtado7864]

You're amazing singer Matthew!! Congrats

[@some_other_guy]

blink was my favorite band before discovering metal, this is really well done.

[@ItsDeannnHa]

Big fan man and I really didn't know this side of you. Glad to see your foundation and hear this different, but truly unique cover of the song. I've heard dozens of covers (haven't we all; I mean, it is such an iconic song) but this was different for me. And in a good way. Keep rockin brotha. Hope to catch you and the band down the line some day.

[@Auxfuse89]

Love this

[@mikestevenson1334]

I truly hope this comes out on an acoustic album soon! :)

[@MaxVidov]

Excellent work, Matt! This cover is unique and amazing! Thank you for your talent! P.S. we are waiting for you to come to Russia again=)

[@shredmastercomicsans679]

Thank you for this Matt

[@DN-nb3et]

Why does this work so well?!

[@tsiresy8]

my favorite punk song singed by Matt Heafy who is the vocal of my favorite band ❤ love it

[@marknewby4030]

Amazing!

[@topherdirlam8406]

I love your music. Thanks for playing Seattle. Paramount was on fire. My friend was blown away and is a huge fan now. I hope to see you all again soon

[@MrMbb911]

That cover was amazing 😮 I love it loads 😁

[@Kuraai-]

really amazing,great work!