Matt Bellamy
Matt Bellamy is Muse’s singer, guitarist, pianist and songwriter, making rock music that brings together heavy riffs, classical influences and electronics.
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Overview
- Born
- 9 June 1978 · Cambridge, England
- Musical roots
- Teignmouth, Devon
- Instruments
- Voice, guitar and piano
- Breakout
- Origin of Symmetry (2001), followed by Absolution (2003)
- Beyond Muse
- Solo recordings and Manson Guitar Works
Mini bio
How it started.
Born in Cambridge and raised in Teignmouth, Matt began playing piano at home around age 11. He joined school bands with Dominic Howard, and Chris Wolstenholme later joined them. In 1994, the trio won a school battle of the bands as Rocket Baby Dolls before becoming Muse.
Finding their sound.
Muse released Showbiz in 1999. Origin of Symmetry expanded their mix of guitar rock, piano and classical influences in 2001; Absolution followed in 2003 and became their first UK number one album. Black Holes and Revelations brought songs including “Starlight” and “Supermassive Black Hole” in 2006.
Following his curiosity.
Matt collected his solo recordings on Cryosleep in 2021, including new arrangements of Muse songs. His interest in instruments also extends to Manson Guitar Works, where he became an owner in 2019 after years of working with the company on his guitars.
The latest chapter.
Muse released The Wow! Signal in June 2026. Its singles range from the guitar-led “Cryogen” to the disco-influenced “Nightshift Superstar,” with North American and European touring announced around the album.
Creditschronological, newest first
Muse
- 2026The Wow! SignalVocalist and musician
- 2006Black Holes and RevelationsVocalist and musician
- 2003AbsolutionVocalist and musician
- 2001Origin of SymmetryVocalist and musician
Solo
- 2021CryosleepSolo artist
- 2020Tomorrow’s WorldComposer and producer
Awards
Quotes
I like some of the struggle that comes out in my playing.Matt Bellamy, Guitar World
In his October 2026 interview, Matt discussed balancing technique with the human imperfections in guitar playing.
Trivia
- He won a talent contest at 13 playing boogie-woogie piano.
- His father, George Bellamy, played rhythm guitar in the Tornados.
- Cryosleep includes “Guiding Light (On Jeff’s Guitar),” recorded using Jeff Buckley’s Telecaster.
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