Matt Drake

Matthew Drake (born 6 May 1981) is an English musician and songwriter, known as the former frontman and guitarist of thrash metal band Evile.

Matt Drake
Matt Drake performing live in 2008
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Spencer Drake
Born (1981-05-06) 6 May 1981
Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, England, UK
GenresThrash metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active2000 – present
LabelsEarache Records
Associated actsEvile
WebsiteOfficial Evile Website

Evile

In 2000, Drake and Ben Carter got together to form a covers band. After acquiring Mike Alexander (bass) through an ad in a local guitar store, and asking Matt's brother Ol Drake to join as lead guitarist, they played shows together over the next few years.

In 2004, they formed Evile. They recorded an EP All Hallows Eve in 2004 and a demo Hell Demo in 2006. Soon after, the band signed to Earache Records, and released their Flemming Rasmussen produced debut, Enter the Grave worldwide.

On 12 August 2020 Evile announced that Drake had left the band "a while ago" and would be replaced by his brother Ol on guitar and vocals.[1][2]

Gear

Drake plays and endorses Jackson Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Ernie Ball Strings and Seymour Duncan pickups.[3]

Influences

Drake's biography cites his favourite vocal artists as James Hetfield, Tom Araya, Warrel Dane and Freddie Mercury. He also states his favourite guitarists to be James Hetfield, Kirk Hammett, Slash, Brian May and Alex Skolnick.

Discography

Evile

Equipment

Guitars

Amps
  • Peavey 6505+ Amplifier

Effects
  • ISP Decimator

References
  1. "Evile announce new lineup, set to record album". Lambgoat.
  2. "Evile - Part Ways With Vocalist, Working On New Album". MetalStorm.
  3. "Matt Drake Biography". Official Evile Website. Archived from the original on 6 March 2008. Retrieved 3 July 2008.
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