Corey Beaulieu
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| Corey Beaulieu | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Corey King Beaulieu |
| Born | November 22, 1983 Brunswick, Maine, U.S. |
| Genre(s) | Metalcore, thrash metal |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, Vocals |
| Years active | 2003 - Present |
| Label(s) | Roadrunner Records |
| Associated acts | Trivium |
| Website | http://www.trivium.org |
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| Signature CBV Dean | |
Corey King Beaulieu (born November 22, 1983 in Brunswick, Maine) is the guitarist of Florida metal band Trivium.
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[edit] Biography
[edit] From Maine to Florida
Beaulieu attended high school at Foxcroft Academy in Maine where he played ice hockey. While attending college, Beaulieu had heard that Trivium was in search for a new Co-lead guitarist. Though doubtful he tried out anyway, much to his disbelief he had joined that band and ultimately made a name for himself.
[edit] Trivium
Alongside Matt Heafy, Beaulieu is currently the lead guitarist in Trivium, joining the band after their first album "Ember to Inferno" (2003) as a result of Matt realising they needed a second guitarist.
Trivium recently released their 3rd Album "The Crusade" on October 10, 2006 through Roadrunner Records.
Recently in an interview with music channel "Scuzz" Corey informed fans they could expect a new album by summer/winter 2008 although no particular date or target has been set as of yet[1]
[edit] Influences
Beaulieu cites Alex Skolnick, Dave Mustaine, Kirk Hammet Marty Friedman, Dimebag Darrell and George Lynch as influences.[2]
[edit] Equipment
[edit] Guitars
In the past Beaulieu used mainly Jackson guitars such as the Jackson KV-2 Blue Ghost Flames finish (as seen in Roadrunner United bonus DVD) and DX10D series occasionally using a B.C Rich Warlock and a Blue Ibanez guitar, until Rita Haney, partner of 20 years to Dimebag Darrell gave him and Matt Heafy each one of Dimebag's famous Razorbacks and in 2005 were endorsed by Dean Guitars, Beaulieu currently sporting the first ever made red Razorback V. This Razorback V is metallic red with the Trivium circle logo placed between the bridge and neck pickups and is also fitted with a Floyd Rose Locking Tremolo and a Seymour Duncan Dimebucker.
He has also befriended Dimebag's family since his death, and was even invited by Rita and Vinnie Paul to play with Vinnie and Rex for a few songs with the band "Gasoline". Dimebag is also one of his major influences.[3]
Summary
- Dean Corey Beaulieu Signature 7 string
- Dean Corey Beaulieu Signature CKBV1122
- Dean Corey Beaulieu prototype 7 string
- Dean Dime Razorback V "Blood Angel" - New for 2007 Tour
- Dean Dime Razorback V's (Red with black bevels)
- Dean Dime Razorback V's (Explosion)
- Dean Dime Razorback V's (Skull V)
- Dean Dime Razorback Tribute (Rust)
- Dean Dime Dean From Hell
- Dean Vendetta 1.7 (used summer 2007 only)
- B.C. Rich Warlock
- Ibanez RG270DX Blue (EMG 81, s, 85 Pickups)
- Jackson King V 2 USA w/ Black Ghost Flame Graphics
- Jackson King V 2 USA Black
- Jackson DX10D
- Epiphone Les Paul Standard (Corey's first guitar)
[edit] Amplifiers
Beaulieu currently uses a JCM900BV Speaker Cabinet and was recently featured in the 2006/2007 Marshall Product catalogue and website
"I've played a lot of guitar cabs and the BV 1960 has the power and the tone that I've been looking for in a guitar cab. Marshall is by far the best there is and the only company I trust to get me the crushing tone I need."[4]
Summary Current Equipment-
- Peavey 6505+ Heads
- Marshall JCM900BV Cabs
Past Equipment-
- Marshall JCM2000DSL Heads
- Peavey 5150 II Head
- Peavey 5150 II Cab
- Crate Blue Voodoo 120 Head
- Crate Blue Voodoo Cab
[edit] Effects & Misc
- Jim Dunlop D38-19BK Grommet Black Strap
- Jim Dunlop Black Strap Locks
- Boss Ns-2 Noise Suppressor
- Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
- InTune Guitar Picks 0.71 Medium Celluloid (Red) (Used on Ascendancy)
- Jim Dunlop 0.88 Tortex Regular and 0.88 Tortex Sharp (green and black color custom)
- Jim Dunlop 1.14 Tortex Regular
- Jim Dunlop 0.60 Tortex Regular
- Dean Markley 10-46 (Used on Ascendancy)
- DR Strings Dimebag Signature Series 9-46, 9-50 and 10-46
- started using Dunlop10-46 on tour
- MXR smart gate
- MXR EVH Phase 90
- MXR GT-OD overdrive
[edit] Pickups
- USA Dean Corey Beaulieu “The Ascension”
- Seymour Duncan Blackouts (Pair)
- Seymour Duncan '59 (Neck)
- Seymour Duncan Dimebucker (Bridge)
- Bill Lawrence (In his CFH guitar that he plays on stage)
[edit] Discography
[edit] Trivium
The Crusade - Third major studio album that has claimed prodominatly positive reviews released in 2006. Ascendancy - Second major stuio album considered by some to be metalcore, first done with Road Runner Records. Ember to Enferno - First major studio album done with a German label, did not receive incredible fame.
[edit] Guest appearances
[edit] References
- ^ Scuzz Interview Featured on Roadrunnerrecords.com
- ^ Trivium interview featured on Jonahbayer.com
- ^ Fall Church News Press
- ^ Marshall Artist Quotes
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