Matt Greiner

Matt Greiner
Greiner performing with August Burns Red in 2017
Greiner performing with August Burns Red in 2017
Background information
Birth nameMatthew Greiner
Born (1985-10-28) October 28, 1985 (age 39)
OriginManheim, Pennsylvania, U.S.
GenresMetalcore,[1] heavy metal,[2] Christian metalcore[3]
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Drums, piano
Years active2003–present
Member ofAugust Burns Red

Matthew Wilson Greiner is an American drummer, best known as a founding member of the metalcore band August Burns Red. In 2012, he also cofounded the drum company Greiner&Kilmer with fellow drummer Kaleb Kilmer.[4] Greiner is an outspoken Christian.[5] While Greiner is best known for his drumming, he also plays the piano.

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Metalcore was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ Law, Mike (February 17, 2012). "Interview: Matt Greiner (August Burns Red)". Punks In Vegas. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
  3. ^ "Podcast 029 - Matt Greiner (August Burns Red): Building an international touring band". Drummers Resource. April 14, 2014. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
  4. ^ Belcher, Josh (January 3, 2014). "Matt Greiner of August Burns Red talks Christian Metal, Drumming, and Faith". Rocking God's House. Retrieved May 30, 2016.
  5. ^ Schwab, Andrew (June 3, 2013). "A Conversation with Matt Greiner from August Burns Red". Patheos. Retrieved May 30, 2016.