Matted

"A Michelin Star banquet of a band as keen to push boundaries as they are to rock hard. It’s when power hits you from unexpected places that you feel it most.” Steve Beebee - Planet Rock Matted’s story comes with impressive credentials. Guitarist Jake Slack and bassist Jacob Swann grew up on stage in London’s West End production of 'School of Rock: The Musical' at just 11 and 12 years old. Their next project, Chapter 13, earned a golden buzzer on Britain’s Got Talent, leading to headline tours and O2 Arena slots. When the pandemic ended, so did Chapter 13. Jake and Jacob re-emerged with a new determination to carve their own artistic path. Enter Max Walker, a captivating vocalist blending influences from Mike Patton to 90s grunge, the perfect rockstar who injected fresh energy into the band. Guitarist Oscar Paulley added another layer of sonic exploration, and in early 2024, powerhouse drummer Tom Walker completed the lineup, bringing industrial-inspired intensity to their sound. Matted performed their first gig in May 2024 at Camden's infamous Dublin Castle which led to an opportunity to record at Abbey Road Studios. In the six months following, the band supported Crashface, Von Hertzen Brothers, and Armored Saint, performed their first festival gigs (Planet Rockstock and Call of the Wild) and headlined their own shows in London and Brighton. Each performance impressing audiences with their energy and incredible musicianship. Raised on the classics but built for the future, Matted fuses the raw energy of AC/DC, the industrial edge of Nine Inch Nails, and the avant-garde flair of Mr. Bungle. This concoction of influences, rarely cited by ones so young, has resulted in a familiar yet unique sound: a blend of emotion, fury, experimentation and authenticity. The band are currently recording more tracks and have several more releases planned for 2025. Matted are: Max Walker - vocals Jake Slack - guitar Oscar Paulley - guitar Jacob Swann - bass Tom Walker - drums Matted Online: https://linktr.ee/mattedofficial