CKY
In 2005, Deis jumped at the chance to be the bass player for CKY. He has since toured across America, Australia and Europe with the band. He has been a part of the writing process since joining, and according to the band's official website's frequently asked questions, "Since obtaining Matt Deis as a bassist, the rest of the band have stated that Deis will write and record on the next CKY album."
For CKY's touring set up, Deis plays ESP basses (specifically the LTD B1005), a Genz Benz GBE1200 Head, a GBE600 head, two Genz Benz XB2 4x10s, and two Genz Benz XB2 1x15s. Unlike CKY's previous live bassist, Vern Zaborowski, he does not use a pick.
It was revealed on the CKY Alliance message boards and comments on World Under Blood's MySpace (bandmate Deron Miller's active project) that Matt suffers from degenerative disc disease.
At the end of May it was revealed that Matt Deis had left the band, after many rumors and hints by the band toward the outcome, with Miller explaining that he "can no longer commit to CKY ... we all knew was going to happen months ago"
Matt explains later on the CKY Alliance forums: "I didn't expect all this to come out like this but yeah... I really don't have the ability to commit 100% between work and family at this point and it's very disappointing for me. My true passion is music and, in this day and age, it's really amazing that you can still make an impact through this art. CKY is the best band and I am always going to say they are my favorite band. Jess, Chad, Deron and Matty are geniuses. They're my friends and extended family. I really love them all. CKY also has the best fans in the world and they took me in like family."
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