Matt DeVries

Matt DeVries is an American metal guitarist best known as the longtime rhythm guitarist for Chimaira, a band he helped define during the 2000s with albums like The Impossibility of Reason and Resurrection. A key figure in the groove and metalcore scenes, he later played bass for heavyweights like Fear Factory, Six Feet Under, and toured with Unearth and Lamb of God. With a career spanning decades, DeVries remains respected for his precision, tone, and relentless work ethic in the metal world.

“Stoked to make the switch to Fishman — the clarity, dynamic response, and tonal versatility are exactly what I’ve been looking for. These pickups give me the precision and articulation I need to deliver riffs with confidence and consistency”

Instagram: @mfadevries
Website: chimaira.com