Trivium’s Matt Heafy’s Hilarious On-Stage Slip-Up: From Flashlights to…? You Won’t Believe It!
Get ready for a laugh! Trivium frontman Matt Heafy recently had a moment on stage that's gone viral, and it's absolutely priceless. During their Ascendancy 20th anniversary tour, Heafy, in an attempt to amp up the crowd, accidentally called for fans to raise their “fleshlights” instead of flashlights.
The slip-up occurred during their Boston show at the MGM Music Hall at Fenway. According to reports, Heafy enthusiastically shouted, “Literally light us up with your cellphone lights, your flashlights, your lighters, your fleshlights… fleshlights?!” The crowd erupted in laughter, and Heafy, realizing his mistake, quickly corrected himself: “I meant flashlights! I hope someone recorded that!”
And recorded it someone did! Heafy himself posted the video on his X/Twitter account the next day, playfully apologizing with the caption: “I'd like to formally apologize for what I said last night on stage. I can and will do better.” The self-deprecating humor has only added to the hilarity of the situation.
This isn't the only time Heafy poked fun at the incident. He even joked about it on his social media, quipping about accidentally mentioning his “OnlyFans” (meant to be social media). It seems Heafy is taking the whole thing in stride and having a good laugh along with the fans.
The incident has sparked a flurry of articles and online discussions, with many outlets highlighting Heafy's quick recovery and good humor. Exclaim! even jokingly warned fans not to actually bring fleshlights to Trivium shows, citing potential hygiene concerns in the mosh pit.
Trivium is currently on a co-headlining North American tour with Bullet for My Valentine. If you want to catch them live (and maybe bring a flashlight just in case), you can still see them at the following dates:
05/06 Washington, DC @ The Anthem
05/07 New York, NY @ The Rooftop at Pier 17
05/09 Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Event Center
05/11 Nashville, TN @ The Pinnacle
05/13 Corbin, KY @ Corbin Arena
05/14 Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
05/17 Charlotte, NC @ Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
05/18 Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat Amphitheater
So, what do you think? Was this a genuine Freudian slip, or a cleverly orchestrated moment of comedic genius? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Don't forget to share this hilarious story with your fellow metalheads!