Matt Deis

Matthew Christopher Deis (born December 13, 1983) is an American bass guitarist. Originally from Peterborough, New Hampshire, he is best known as the bassist of CKY with whom he performed with between 2005 and 2010, returning in 2015 and departing again in 2019, and the former bassist of metalcore band All That Remains, with whom he performed between 2003 and 2005.

Matt Deis
Deis performing with CKY in 2009
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Christopher Deis
Born (1983-12-13) December 13, 1983
Peterborough, New Hampshire, U.S.
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Bass guitar
  • keyboards
  • vocals
Years active2003 (2003)–present
Labels
Associated acts

Early life

Deis lived in New Hampshire until the age of four until his family moved to West Springfield, Massachusetts. He started taking guitar lessons from Oli Herbert of All That Remains, and eventually started playing bass guitar for the band. During his time in All That Remains, Deis co-wrote and played bass on their album This Darkened Heart. Tours with bands such as Gwar, Slipknot, As I Lay Dying, and Killswitch Engage followed.

Deis holds a degree in Music Performance from Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

CKY
Deis with CKY in 2009

In 2005, Deis auditioned for and subsequently joined CKY. He has since toured across the United States, Australia and Europe with the band. He has been a part of the writing process since joining, and according to the band's official website's frequently asked questions, "Since obtaining Matt Deis as a bassist, the rest of the band have stated that Deis will write and record on the next CKY album."

In 2010, Deis departed CKY stating he was unable to commit to the band while experiencing health issues.

In 2016, Deis reunited with CKY for a concert in Cleveland, Ohio which benefited the family of Ryan Dunn. CKY then entered the studio with Deis to record the album The Phoenix.[1] Deis appeared in the music videos for the songs "Head dor a Breakdown", "Replaceable", and "Wiping Off the Dead". In the summer of 2019, Deis released a statement outlining his departure for the band and offering his support and thanks to the band, their crew, and their fans.

Personal life

Deis is the brother-in-law of former NHL defenseman Gerald Diduck and the former brother-in-law of Canadian singer-songwriter Aldo Nova. Deis currently lives in Nashville, Tennessee and performs with American Idol finalist Tristan McIntosh, singer Madeliene, and multi-instrumentalist Nick Vallese.

Discography
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References
  1. "No more Deis?". The CKY Alliance. Retrieved 2011-07-06.
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