Matt DeVries

Matt DeVries is an American musician and guitarist, primarily known for his work in the metal and heavy music genres. He gained significant recognition as the bassist for the metalcore band **Misery Signals** and as a guitarist for **The Black Dahlia Murder**. DeVries has been involved in various projects since the early 2000s, contributing to the evolution of metalcore and melodic death metal. Notable works include Misery Signals' albums such as *Of Malice and the Magnum Heart* (2004) and *Controller* (2008), which are considered influential within the metalcore scene. His contributions to The Black Dahlia Murder can be heard on the album *Everblack* (2013). DeVries' impact on music lies in his technical proficiency and songwriting, which have helped shape the sound of modern metalcore and melodic death metal, influencing upcoming musicians in these genres. His collaborations and performances have also contributed to the broader heavy music community.