It’s at all times heartwarming when commemorated musicians get to satisfy the legends who impressed them, particularly when mentioned legends are unexpectedly pleasant and supportive. That’s exactly what occurred to Trivium guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy this previous Friday (Dec. 9), when he was greeted backstage by indelible Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford.
You see, Trivium are presently within the midst of their worldwide “Deadmen and Dragons Tour” (in help of Within the Courtroom of the Dragon, which Loudwire named as one of many 45 Greatest Rock + Metallic Albums of 2021). That evening, they – in addition to Judas Priest – have been enjoying at Knotfest Colombia; after Trivium completed their set, Heafy was hanging out backstage, the place he caught a glimpse of Halford.
As Heafy humbly wrote on social media:
I by no means assume anybody is aware of me or my band. At present after an incredible present I used to be strolling into catering and noticed the residing legend Rob Halford was backstage as properly. I didn’t wish to disturb him. He got here as much as me and gave me an enormous hug and mentioned such fantastic issues about our band and I – about our/ my laborious work ethic and what we do. The remainder is a little bit of a blur. I’ll always remember that second. Thanks to a lifelong hero of mine!! That’s all. I’m shocked and elated and blown away. I exist on this steel world due to legends like Rob Halford. Hail Judas Priest and Rob Halford!!!
Within the accompanying picture, each males appear equally joyful as they offer the requisite “satan horns” salute.
Naturally, Heafy’s put up acquired a whole lot of constructive reactions from followers.
As an example, one Fb consumer replied, “That’s the reward in your laborious work!! Good for you!! I’m jealous!!” whereas somebody on Twitter rejoiced: “The best way you go about this world is inspiring and also you deserve the whole lot coming your method. I salute you my pal!” As for Instagram, one follower declared: “That is how I felt once we met haha.”
Even Lacuna Coil singer Cristina Scabbia responded to Heafy, commenting on Instagram: “He did the identical to me at Ozzfest . . . he pays consideration to the whole lot round him. Such an incredible individual, artist and frontman.”
You possibly can see extra social media reactions to Heafy’s posts beneath. Additionally, you should buy tickets for the remaining dates on Trivium’s tour right here.