Matthew Cornes + Musician in Poole, EN

SEEKING

ABOUT

Hello. I'm Matt/ Metal Matt!
I'm a singing bassist who writes songs and also draws artwork for my bands, my music and other artists.
I'm based in Poole, Dorset, England, UK.

My band Girder are currently looking for a new guitarist!

I am currently in 3 bands:
Girder (since 2023): songwriter/bass/artwork/vox/backing vox
Rhinefield (since 2022): bass/backing vox
Gregadeth (since 2025): bass

My band Girder is a half English, half Brazillian heavy metal band with NWOBHM/ general 80s influence.
Rhinefield is a modern rock/ americana band.
Gregadeth is a Megadeth covers band.

Links to my music:
linktr.ee/matthewcornes
Contact me at: matthewliamcornes.co.uk

Screen name:

Matthew Cornes

Member since:

Aug 17 2018

Active over 1 month ago

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

10

Gigs played:

50 to 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Available to gig:

2-3 nights a week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

A lot of heavy metal and progressive rock bands influenced me the most.
Some of my favourite bands:
Rush
Opeth
Dream Theater

Instrument experience:

Bass Guitar:

Advanced

Vocalist:

Moderate

Vocalist - Bass:

Moderate

Vocalist - Tenor:

Moderate

Acoustic Guitar:

Moderate

Electronic Music:

Moderate

Rhythm Guitar:

Intermediate

Background Singer:

Intermediate

EQUIPMENT

My go-to (as of early 2026):
ESP Bass
Orange Cab
Trace Elliot Elf Amp Head

MUSIC