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The crowd was booing us and spitting on us, the entire set: Trivium's Matt Heafy remembers being bullied by his heavy metal idols

Matt Heafy of Trivium reflects on the bullying he experienced from other metal bands and audiences during the band's rise to fame in the mid-2000s. He shares anecdotes of jeering performances and hostile receptions from fans and fellow musicians. Trivium is set to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their album 'Ascendancy' with a world tour in 2025, co-headlining with Bullet For My Valentine and headlining the Bloodstock Open Air festival.

Published on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 12:20 PM

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