Matt Nicholls

Career Bring Me the Horizon formed in March 2004, and the band released their debut EP, This Is What the Edge of Your Seat Was Made For, that same year. Their debut studio album, Count Your Blessings was released on 30 October 2006. The album peaked at number 93 on the UK Albums Chart. Their second studio album, Suicide Season was released on 29 September 2008. The album reached number 47 on the UK Albums Chart. and debuted at number 13 on the UK Albums Chart. He returned to the group later that year in September and joined them on their headlining American tour. Their fourth studio album, Sempiternal was released on 1 April 2013, peaking at number three on the UK Albums Chart. The album peaked at number two on the UK Albums Chart, Their sixth studio album, Amo was released on 25 January 2019. The album peaked at number one on the UK Albums Chart. Their seventh studio album, Post Human: Nex Gen was released on 24 May 2024.

In 2019, Music Radar named Nicholls as the tenth best rock drummer.

Equipment

Nicholls owned a Pearl Export drum kit, which he used for recording on their first album Count Your Blessings. Following the release of that album, he bought a Tama Starclassic, which he used for recording on the group's next four albums. While performing live, Nicholls uses a SJC drum set, which he has been playing since 2008. His double pedal kit consists of a Joey Jordison Signature Export kit and the Speed Cobra brand. Nicholls owns a Roland drum kit that he uses to play and learn stuff on at home. He also had a gong drum which SJC made for him. Nicholls owns a variety of snares, including his main Vinnie Paul snare, a Pearl snare and an SJC snare. Throughout the years, Nicholls developed a more solid technique, playing "more controlled, more chilled, more complimenting of the music," giving a complex and diverse style. On the band's 2019 album Amo, his style focused on more grooves and more hi-hat work. In February 2025, Nicholls sponsored the football club Maltby Main, after he was invited by school friend and club chairman Kieron White. He also designed and launched a range of merchandise for the team.

Discography Bring Me the Horizon

Studio albums Count Your Blessings (2006) Suicide Season (2008) There Is a Hell Believe Me I've Seen It. There Is a Heaven Let's Keep It a Secret. (2010) Sempiternal (2013) That's the Spirit (2015) Amo (2019) Post Human: Nex Gen (2024)

Accolades Publication Accolade Year Rank MusicRadar Best Rock Drummer 2019 10