Trivium - Like Light To The Flies / Matt Heafy Playthrough

[@josephlozano5084]

He has achieved it. Ultra instinct. That solo during one of everyone's favorite tracks, while singing was very nice. Been a fan since I was 17. I'm 35 now.

[@Bruh-ob9mi]

I dare say, this is Matt’s best Flies performance

[@TheTornado59]

Well, I still dont know how can he do that with only one brain !!! :O

[@acinoralas9107]

Close to the same I think I heard them for the first time when I was 15 . I'm 32 now.

[@jamesjudd8243]

Same as you guys, seen them 4 times in the UK, now my hairlines going the same way as matts its making me feel old! 😂 But these guys helped me through some really hard times and shaped my life so I'm eternally grateful for the music🤘🤘

[@jamesjudd8243]

Just seen the poster in the top left, I was at that show!!

[@themechaniacal1558]

Playing and singing at the same time, I would require two unconnected brains. Dude, I know you have simply worked your ass off to get there. Mad props and utmost respect. Incredible performance.

[@xxxnitrocorexxx]

i expect every new trivium song to have a 10 minute solo with every verse that matt sings

[@BobbyBrett3263]

Not gonna lie, that would actually be pretty sick!! 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@TomOtomanski]

This song and A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation were what introduced me to Trivium 16 years ago... wow!

[@kp-rv3ui]

This screaming technique has improved drastically, sounds more than adequate here!

[@isdaaatrite]

@@Charlie_B. I don't think Matt's needs you to act like a weenie in his replies either but yet, here you are... xD CLOWN

[@kp-rv3ui]

@@Charlie_B. yes?

[@kp-rv3ui]

@@Charlie_B. I just didn't know where you got that "approval" shit from.

[@thetreverpitts]

@@Charlie_B. why you getting all mad all the dude said was Matts screaming technique has improved. Which is actually a compliment

[@HijoDeDios999]

@@Charlie_B. Nor does he need a sidekick

[@exVengeance]

When you sang over the soloing I couldn't stop my jaw from dropping

[@MrUnique960]

Man that verse riff at 0:41 is not one of, but THE most favorite riff ever written/played. I wish we can have more of this from Trivium, just riffage without singing over.

[@MrUnique960]

And no, not a breakdown section like TSATS's Severe.

[@widexawake_]

This is the song that got me into metal Matt, so thank you for this masterpiece.

[@DUNGSTA]

Me too

[@jobbiejew]

One of the first for me. Matt you came close to taking our virginity back in the day 🤣

[@christiancastillo4912]

Mee too

[@Kneel2ThaCrown]

It's amazing how effortlessly this bald man plays guitar... AND also sings while doing it.

[@ezreal2930]

Yeah, Trivium should take him

[@lycanthrophy616]

where does the bald part come into play? what is the relevance

[@jobbiejew]

@@lycanthrophy616 most people associate metal with beards and long hair, Matt is an exception to this stereotype. What do you mean about the bald comment? Please for the love of god don’t tell me you got offended by that? 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@ceteletec8113]

@@jobbiejew Matt already had all hairstyles that exist

[@jamesmaddison4546]

​@@jobbiejewuhh dude there's been so many metal legends who are/have been/were bald. What are you on about there is no exception to be taken

[@giovannidigenova]

Matt’s singing is amazing!!

[@barefootjakejake7765]

Indeed, screams are atrocious though, he should hire a backup screamer🤭🤭

[@giovannidigenova]

@@barefootjakejake7765 hahaha I agree! But in the records he sounds very good. I think he’s singing in a “safe mode” when he’s not tracking. Matt is very professional and I think he’s thinking on the duration of his career.

[@ericsmith8129]

What? The singing is awful here. He sounds like he’s singing some George Michaels song or something. No power.

[@giovannidigenova]

@@ericsmith8129 hahaha ok

[@michaelmiller36]

My man, love the new look but I can definitely tell you been reaching god status with the music

[@dcw.photos]

Man took the metal song from the Sims radio and put actual lyrics to it. Nice.

[@Daemonesse]

Me: Can barely sing with a consistent strumming pattern Matt: Litterally fucking *guitar solos* while singing How?!

[@jackthetroll7081]

So unfair 🤣 talk about multitasking

[@HijoDeDios999]

Because he doesn't suck at guitar

[@ptr_does_music7042]

Start out slow, playing guitar and simply spelling out the lyrics in time, to figure out any syncopations or rhythmic patterns. It will gradually get easier after that. What he is doing tho... Whole different story lol. Still wanking around in the simple minor and pentatonic scale

[@Daemonesse]

@@HijoDeDios999 wow, I totally didn't notice 🙃 So enlightening and encouraging 👏

[@5150forevermore]

Many many reps my friend.

[@turkeywheat]

hell yea dude this was the first song i really got into by trivium, discovered a plethora of amazing riffs and songs after that

[@w1984t]

You'r original screams were so brutal and used to really get me pumped but I dig the larynx saving style too as I too have aged. You are so devoted to your music man, it's really inspiring.

[@ScreamoBoyJoW]

First Trivium song I ever listened to. Loved it.

[@jordault3321]

Still a masterpiece now and great to see a live unfiltered version now, not many can do what you have done Matt and to live a lot of people’s dreams before the age of 20 is such an incredible accomplishment!

[@BullShark1579]

I just seen trivium a few days ago. Never really heard of them but now I love them. They are Awsome. Great Music and great musicians. 🤘🤘

[@victor328182]

Lile light to the flies is one of my favorite songs since I´m a fan of Trivium. This song grew old really good, almost timeless

[@tristan8823]

I love how James Hetfield inspired this is. The frantic downpicking, the nasally outro, always great seeing how music influences music.

[@EvilSewnit]

Haha, if you really want to see some hetfield inspiration, check out some old 2006 tour videos

[@marioironside5830]

@@EvilSewnit The Crusade era! haha

[@Requiem389]

still my absolute favorite song from one of my favorite albums of all time.I'm so excited to hear this album in full in due time

[@rllydud9617]

Good old days. This is the first trivium song that makes me learn guitar. Thanks matt!!

[@Metalltool]

That's the type of mancave I need. Awesome performance!

[@TheNumberP]

Such a good Trivium song. And I'll never forget being introduced to Trivium from the Smokin' Aces drive-by shooting scene. Keep up the great work!

[@recyclops5795]

This is the first song I ever heard from Trivium and I have been a fan ever since.

[@DxTrixterz]

God I love this song so much.

[@aimxdoanx]

you give me a goosebumps dude.... thank you for the atmosphere...

[@TheRohano]

Simply perfect! Cant wait to see you guys live in December (Austria)

[@Jordan-ht6oo]

singing while soloing, phenomenal

[@OhAnthony]

I need you to rock one of those Dean guitars for old-time sakes

[@marathonxman]

I don’t think he has any of them, not since he signed with Gibson officially in 2009

[@floridianthrasher5426]

He should review one of the new dean multiscales

[@nacktheslayer9882]

He sold some of his deans to make rent and traded the rest

[@watson3501]

rising sun

[@medranothelion]

Does Dean still sell the Rising Sun guitars by chance?

[@sakidickerson]

Love hat extra solo while singing. Super impressive. I remember when you used to write the riffs based on if you could sing and play at the same time to match the beat. You can do anything now

[@Rodrigo_Verly]

What happened to Paolo now doing the gutturals and taking over the guitar?

[@JordonMakeMeSick]

I was 14 when ascendancy came out. Trivium became me my favorite band and I’ve always been a huge fan. I’m 31 now. So Thank you Matt and thank you trivium for being a huge part of my life! Much love!! Fun fact: I listened to shogun today during my morning shower 🤘

[@nickmcgrath2757]

Man I go to sleep to Shogun

[@paulholroyd95]

i was 10 when this came out im 27 now and its still so relavent

[@giovannyarce]

My favorite song from all your albums. Love this version!

[@Jackson5101]

Soooo Matt Heafy Gibson Les Paul Goldtop signature guitar with that strap needs to happen!! Throw the Fishmans on there (I really dig that Custombucker tho), axcess heel and man I'd totally pick one up!

[@graberleathercraft4787]

Well Matt is an endorsed Epiphone player and he likes to keep his Signatures affordable. An Epiphone goldtop would be sick though! As to the strap, this is a one off custom by me but he by now has a golden Signature strap by Richter to go with his MKH guitars!

[@Jackson5101]

@@graberleathercraft4787 I appreciate that he does the Epiphone models! Really helps out most of his fans. He could definitely do like Brendon Small who has done Gibson and Epiphone versions of the same guitar. That strap is so gnarly!!

[@graberleathercraft4787]

I am personally happy with the Epiphone Models. Well, never been fortunate enough to own one of his Signatures but played Epi LPs before and know they can deliver great quality for a fair price. And thanks!

[@shawnboogher7647]

Wow.. saw y'all a few times first time was a ozzfest in Pittsburgh early morning I heard music playing I ran to the 2ed stage pit aera their was only a out 200 ppl their so far I got right up front been a fan eversince.also ur music has helped me and lots of folks threw some tuff stuff thank you

[@ascendancy4900]

Thank you The Sims 2, a game that would play Like Light to the Flies on one if its radios

[@RetroVideos1]

fist time i hear trivium is just in sims 2 xD

[@Shyrshadi]

This was the very first trivium song I heard and it remains one of my favorites. But dang if Matt isn't consistently blowing my mind with his guitar skills.

[@mitchellmeyer9208]

I love you Matt Heafy, but not once have I ever desired a single note to be changed on this song. It was still impressive. Well done, and thank you for the gift that is Trivium, and Like Light to Flies.

[@Matt-ng9xv]

I love that he did this!! Just watched broken one and went to see what else, hoping for this one, and it was the first one that showed up! This is so awesome.

[@ReddevilsFanNGainz86]

That solo sooo nice the way it starts too, beautiful

[@georgekevinatkinsonlott7788]

Matthew. This is one of my favourite tracks and one of the best that you've ever written. The fact your able to play lead guitar solos while singing is phenomenal. I've seen you do it a few times but didn't even realise you played the solo in this track. This is a masterpiece and as a fellow guitarist I am very very impressed. Great work man

[@mikaelwartooth3600]

My favorite Trivium song. My old band used to cover this live back in 2006

[@MrDjentlegiant]

First trivium song I ever heard, still a banger. Phenomenal play through and that gold dragon guitar strap is legendary

[@altmerminneoshadows2440]

This was the song that made me fall in love with this band back in 04 😁

[@FabianLopez777]

That was awesome! It's one of my favorite songs of all time... accendendcy is still one of my favorite albums of all time.

[@Schnutenbrot]

I love this guitar strap!

[@Adam_Barrett]

Crazy that I only found this channel yesterday and you play my favourite Trivium song today!

[@ButterJibby]

I keep coming back everyday to listen to this

[@redneckrebelzracing2891]

I lost my shit when you started shredding and kept singing brother.😂 I've been rocking Trivium for 20 years man. Thank you. The talent in that band is special. Hearing this song brings back my teens n early 20's fun times. Horns up 🤘to one of the classics

[@Bruh-ob9mi]

Lookin’ and soundin’ great! You’re incredible, Matt.

[@typ7657]

One of my favorite songs of all time 🤌

[@iantaylor6940]

Never heard anything like it….absolutely fantastic

[@HollyJSquad]

Whoa this is awesome I remeber this song from when I was a kid

[@heavymetal3rocks]

Absolute beast of a song and one of my favourites 🤘

[@ferbfenton]

I love Matt solo for this song 🎸! Great video

[@Alex-sy7ee]

The year was 2014 in Central California, Trivium and Volbeat were here..I'll never forget the moment I heard the opening riff to this song live. I thought to myself "omg they're playing it!" and immediately ran straight into the mosh pit. One of the best days of my life 😢

[@josiasantonioberiguetefeli1886]

This is my favorite song and vocalist :,3

[@jonkerrmusic]

Fantastic as it's ever been; this song's music video introduced me to Trivium.

[@rrzagra]

Hey Matt, hope this message finds you well! Every time I see your videos I feel a very good feeling. I grow listening Trivium songs and I always get inspiration from you to play guitar... Today I'm 28y old and I still admiring you and your career and speeches. Hope you the best! Greetings from Brazil!

[@thomasz9226]

Holy shit dude!!! Ripping leads like that while singing?! Too sick

[@JosephLSSimpson]

Still an absolute banger after all these years. Great performance, Matt! Audio and video was on point 🤘

[@mkpgedion9079]

When Matt says sing with me in the chorus 🤘🤘🤘

[@adamc8409]

Still remember playing sims 2 turning on the metal station and this song came on, blew my mind that they got a real metal band on there.

[@1one2two3threetwoone]

This is the song that started it all for me, both for Trivium and my metal obsession

[@Bilge-ko5qp]

He was a beast in his earlier days, he's a goddamn monster now!!!! Amazing job Matt, keep it up ❤🔥 Oh and every part around solos were awesome i was blown away by them!!!🤘🤘

[@alexcampbell311]

The shaved head is a HUGE power move! I'm surprised you didn't do it sooner :D

[@captainkeller2792]

damn this throws me back 10 years. was a good time playing this track with friends.

[@chupitolepame5357]

I saw him plenty of times, yet I'm amazed how he can play at extreme speed and singing at a slower one.

[@GottaHaveItMuch]

Dude you seriously fucking rock bro! i literally just got into trivium this year and omg i kick myself in the ass for not discovering you guys sooner.... Keep doing your thing and hope you and the band stay safe this year bro cant wait for more music big dawg! Btw your drummer is a fucking beast on them drums dude holy shit. 👍🤙💯

[@ronaldpacaya3306]

De las mejores canciones que tienen, saludos Matt.

[@NsIX3]

Not sure how I feel about MKH rocking the signature Paolo look...hmm. It's 100% maintenance free tho, so there's that.

[@yannielogen8883]

Now it's like we got Big Paolo and Little Paolo 😆 lol but yea maintenance free no doubt👍🏻

[@shred9475]

He lost his hair he doesn't have a choice.

[@kotymccallister5150]

Matt's only option is a wig, or a comb over lol. He could just have that ring that goes around his head, only super long 😂😂

[@proshredda91]

@@shred9475 Why did he lose his hair? I'm sincerely asking.

[@gustavoferreira1178]

@@proshredda91 age/genetics lol

[@ИванГротеский]

GREAT!

[@timothypineda1456]

Acendancy is just 🔥

[@WalruzMedia]

Nice oldie Matt! Greetings from Finland! New Trivium material is kicking ass too! :)

[@morbiber]

Greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷 🤘

[@juhsam2729]

This Songs ist one of that brings me too metal. I was 14 years old I've listen this song every day :D and than I've seen Trivium live on the Black Crusade Tour with Machine Head in Cologne (Germany) That was so awesome times

[@adrianalcomendras6754]

I have a feeling this video was made coz I commented Like light to the flies on one of your facebook posts :) definitely the song that sold me on Trivium back in the day \m/

[@jschofield5181]

Awesome cover, mate. Even better than the original. Joking aside, this is the song that made me a fan of Trivium back in the day when Ascendancy came out. Amazing album.

[@aidanohalloran6120]

the song that got me into Trivium

[@douglascockrell2331]

Damn, well done matt

[@danrymertrenholme7977]

Flippin marvellous

[@AgmundrTheStarborn]

Amazing, my favorite song from Trivium. And Matt blowing my mind with those ridiculous skills 🤘

[@DooougieDOOM]

Rocking that new hairdo Matt! Guitar playing pretty bad ass as well! Super cool man!

[@brunorocha3589]

Esse cara é um psicotico! toca e canta muito!

[@Tpike777]

He still got it, love the little solo while singing show off lol. Had it lined up to see Trivium twice live, but once they had to back out last minute and the 2nd time Covid 19 struck. Hoping to get out and see em soon.

[@Senseigainz]

I remember when this hit mainstream. Still a banger.

[@emayfrit]

🔥This classic is a staple in my Guitar Jam diet! Thanks Matt, absolute fire!🔥!

[@emayfrit]

All that shredding while singing...plus a great ending melody!!! Hahahaha

[@emayfrit]

That shredding over singing is excellent, yet nevertheless, impossible brutality!🔥!🔥

[@rockoon8008]

thats awesome my idol singing while doing d guitar riffs your a god

[@hyokaryoka]

That main riff is a full on Swedish Metal onslaught. It sounds good in any tuning and it’s backed by some world class vocals and thought-provoking lyrics. Nothing gets me ready for war like this song.

[@slamuri2801]

Hey, I saw this pop up and uh.. brought back some memories. Not good ones though. I stopped listening to you guys back on your ascendancy tour when you stopped in Hamburg Germany. The show was awesome, y’all killed it and were becoming one of my favorite bands among papa roach, disturbed, System of a Down, etc. However, after the show I went to use the bathroom and the door to the band room was open. I saw all y’all hanging out, and I was kind of dumbfounded. I paused about 5 feet from the door. You looked over, saw me (at the time a 13 year old kid) gave me a condescending smile, and slammed the door in my face. I then heard all of ya’ll including the “escort girls” in the room laughing talking about how stupid I must have been. That night I went home and burned my trivium t shirt and threw away the cd I had just bought at the concert.

[@andy_stinson]

Your streaming vocal technique has seriously improved! keep it up!

[@ariannamaccaglia3661]

Dope guitar strap 👀

[@Encoder_138]

Allways one of if not my favourite song on ascendancey

[@jubbz4468]

Can't wait to see you on September 24th in Michigan 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@mkpgedion9079]

Dammmmmm!!!!! Your screams is coming again. 🤘🤘

[@TheShargas]

Wow he should be in Trivium... Incredible cover... 😎😎

[@e-man9211]

One day I’ll play guitar as good as Matt Heafy.

[@Devdor]

Matt Heafy you handsome bastard! Felt like I was watching my own private concert lol

[@aaron.biketrials]

This is absolute filth in the best way possible ❤️