Matt Hayward is an Irish

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-based guitarist and songwriter. He has written and recorded with various bands and notable musicians, including

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singer

Nick Pollock Nick Pollock (born November 22, 1967) is a Seattle-based singer, guitarist, and songwriter best known for his work with the grunge band My Sister's Machine. He has also played in various bands with other notable musicians, including Alice in Chai ...

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singer/bassist Ciaran Brennan,

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guitarist Kevin Wood, and many others. His own band

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have become a rock staple in the Irish music scene, gaining good critical reception. Two of Matt's previous projects were signed to Dekema Records.

Career

to date have released 3 studio EPs, 1 live EP and two singles. Matt formed the band in late 2010 with vocalist Sebastian Florek, and shortly after they added bassist Os Andres to the lineup. Their first EP included Gavan Murray formerly of rock band Jaded Sun on drums. It was followed up in 2011 with their second EP "One Man Jury" featuring current drummer Paul Madden, and most recently in 2013 with their third studio release "Tusk". The second single they released in April 2011, was a cover of Mother Love Bone's "Crown of Thorns". Kevin Wood (Andrew Wood's brother) played lead guitar on the release as a tribute to Andy's 21 years passing. The single was released on Wammybox Records. While on tour for

's 33rd anniversary in April 2013, Matt joined former

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drummer

Chad Channing Chad Channing (born January 31, 1967) is an American musician who is best known as the drummer of the grunge band Nirvana from 1988 until 1990, during which time they recorded and released their debut album '' Bleach''; he also appears on "Pol ...

on stage at Studio Seven in Seattle as a special guest. He joined

again in March 2014 at the Mike Starr of

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memorial show in Tacoma.

are currently recording their debut album, which features

playing percussion on two songs, and in July 2014 finished an Irish tour with Chad's new band

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