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Matt Williams

Vocalist of Black Steel

About Me

Matt Williams is best known as the singer in Australian power / traditional metal band BLACK STEEL. The bands four releases to date - 'Battle Call' (MGM Distribution, 2000), 'Destructor' (MGM / Steelheart, 2001), 'Relentless Force' (MGM, 2004), and 'Hellhammer' (MGM, Steelheart 2005) achieved critical acclaim in international heavy metal circles. This included a KKKK (4/5) rating for 'Destructor' in 'Kerrang!' magazine (Australia) ; also for 'Destructor' a 7/10 rating in 'Powerplay' magazine (UK).IRON MAIDEN lead singer and heavy metal vocal legend BRUCE DICKINSON, gave regular airplay and 'plugs' to Black Steel, (primarily for the track 'Slaughterhouse' from the 'Hellhammer' album) on his BBC radio show 'Bruce's Rock Show'.Black Steel's other career highlights include supporting DEEP PURPLE (2000), JUDAS PRIEST (2001), playing at the METALLICA-headlined 'Big Day Out' festival (2004), and supporting ZAKK WYLDE'S BLACK LABEL SOCIETY (2006).The band has also featured on three tribute albums - 'AC/DC Hometown Tribute', 'A Tribute To The Glory Of 80's Metal', and 'The Art Of Shredding - A Tribute To Dimebag Darrell'.Matt is currently writing and working on a new album with guitarist and singer Sandra Carrello and Black Steel drummer Damien Petrilli. He also plays guitar and sings in 'The Acoustic All Stars' which features various line-ups including Sandra Carrello, Graeme Smailes, James Morley, Jane Germain and Carine Murphy.

My Interests

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Member Since: 11/24/2006
Band Website: blacksteel.com.au
Influences: Carl Anderson, Ronnie James Dio, Bruce Dickinson, Ian Gillan, Rob Halford, Eric Adams, Ted Neeley, Doogie White, Bon Scott
Record Label: Steelheart Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

Three Down, One To Go!

Hi AllAm currently deep in the midst of collaborating with guitarist / singer Sandra Carrello (fellow Acoustic All Stars member), and drummer Mark Brown (alias Peter Criss in Perth's 'Kiss This', Aust...
Posted by Matt Williams on Tue, 29 May 2007 05:47:00 PST

April 2007

Hi EveryoneStill recovering from the disappointment of the cancellation of the Vince Neil and our subsequently missing the opportunity to support him, which we were all looking forward to doing. We've...
Posted by Matt Williams on Fri, 30 Mar 2007 05:31:00 PST

March 2007

Hi EveryoneYou may have already heard that the Vince Neil Australian tour is not going ahead. All of us were busy getting 'match fit' in preparation to do the national support, and found out only the ...
Posted by Matt Williams on Wed, 07 Mar 2007 05:11:00 PST

Back From The East!

Hi to everyoneAfter spending 4 days in Hobart and 4 days in Adelaide, have returned to the west to begin another year of metal! From 28 March-1 April (specific dates and venues in 'upcoming shows' sec...
Posted by Matt Williams on Wed, 17 Jan 2007 05:30:00 PST

Downloads and Lyrics Now Available

Hi AllAll 4 current songs on my profile can now be downloaded free, and have also finally got around to adding the lyrics, if ya wanna have a read or sing along! There are more Black Steel songs on th...
Posted by Matt Williams on Tue, 19 Dec 2006 04:15:00 PST

Hi From Matt (December 2006)

Hi Great to start hearing from some fellow musos and metal maniacs! Have uploaded some tracks to check out - it's always cool to receive any comments, and any time you spend listening is greatly a...
Posted by Matt Williams on Mon, 04 Dec 2006 06:36:00 PST

Hi From Matt (November 2006)

Hi to everyone, hope you are all well and finding some chill-out time as we brace ourselves for the busy end of the year! Apologies for all those expecting to see Black Steel supporting Yngwie Malmste...
Posted by Matt Williams on Wed, 29 Nov 2006 04:30:00 PST