Formed: 2000
From:
Altamonte Springs,
FL,
United States
Last Known Status: Active
Background
Trivium was formed in 2000 in Altamonte Springs Florida - Travis Smith, Matt Heafy and two other band mates met at Travis's house to learn and cover "For Whom the Bell Tolls" for his high school's Battle of the Bands competition. Even though they were inexperienced, they quickly formulated a band - the aggression of Trivium was popular among the high school crowd. Shortly after the Battle of the Bands show Trivium performed in a local music contest, Indiefest, taking 2nd place overall. After a couple local party gigs, Trivium's original singer left the band.
It was decided that Matt would take on the lead vocal duties as well as being the lead & rhythm guitarist and a search was underway for a rhythm guitarist. An old band mate of Travis', Brent Young earned the spot. With the new line up, Trivium played several garage gigs, party gigs, small clubs, and high school level competitions, gaining experience and writing more original songs. Soon, Trivium headed into a local studio to record a three-song demo.
Brent eventually moved to bass after Trivium's bassist departed.
Trivium's fan base began to grow, the band began to receive more local buzz and awards. Carrying a full set of originals, Trivium tore up club after club during the summer, opened for national acts - placed 1st for Battle of the Bands in high school and Matt was awarded The Best Metal Guitarist Award for 2002 presented by The Orlando Metal Awards.
Trivium recorded four more originals for their next demo. After this demo was recorded the musical direction of the band changed to something that the band and critics categorize as Melodic Death Metalcore. After one more 7-song demo EP, LifeForce records from Germany signed the band in May of 2003 and the band released 'Ember To Inferno' before adding second guitarist Corey Beaulieu and joining Roadrunner in April 2004.
Latest Trivium News
Below is our complete Trivium news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Note: We began associating news directly with bands in late 2003. Therefore, earlier band news may not be listed on this page.
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Trivium To Post New Song Online This Week
Blabbermouth.net reports: "Kirisute Gomen", the first track from TRIVIUM's new album "Shogun", will be available for 24 hours as an MP3 download from all Roadrunner and TRIVIUM web sites from Thursday, July 31 at midnight EST (5:00 a.m. UK time).
The download precedes two upcoming single releases. August 11 will see the digital release of "Into The Mouth Of Hell We March", which is also featured on the "Madden NFL 09" soundtrack, and September 1 sees the digital release of "Down From The Sky".
TRIVIUM last week shot a video for "Down From The Sky" with director Ramon Boutviseth. Guitarist Corey Beaulieu told UK's Rock Sound magazine, "We want to make a video that will crush every single music video we have ever made. We want this video to capture our energy and establish us as a bunch of hot, tanned guys from Florida with baby arms in our pants."
Trivium and All That Remains Team Up For U.S. Tour
September marks the return to the road for Trivium and All That Remains. The bands will head out on a co-headlining six-week tour, alternating the closing slot. 36 Crazyfists and The Human Abstract will support, making for an evening of eclectic and uncompromising metal. Trivium's new album, "Shogun" (Roadrunner Records), will hit the streets on September 30th, while All That Remains' new album, "Overcome" (Prosthetic/Razor and Tie Entertainment), is due out on September 16th.
The tour will be presented by Hooves, a shoe company that specializes in dark, conceptual, high quality hi-top sneakers that glorify all things metal. The line was launched by producer Nick Raskculinez, who manned the boards for Shogun, and Gravis Footwear, and featured a limited edition, blood-stained, pentagram lined shoe that quickly sold out. The full line kicks off in October 2008. Trivium, All That Remains and their tourmates are partnering up to bring metal music and culture to the forefront on this tour.
Here are the latest All That Remains and Trivium co-headlining tour dates, featuring 36 Crazyfists and The Human Abstract as support: More...
Trivium Begins Shooting New Video
Trivium have announced that they have begun work on the video for their new song "Down From The Sky," which will be the first video from their forthcoming album "Shogun."
Trvium guitarist Corey Beaulieu has explained about the video: 'We want to make a video that will crush every single music video we have ever made. We want this video to capture our energy and establish us as a bunch of hot, tanned guys from Florida with baby arms in our pants.'
The group has also posted their latest webisode online which you can check out below: More...
Paul Romano Releases Originals For Sale
Known by many for his contribution to the music scene for creating amazing works of art for album packaging, fine artist, Paul Romano is now releasing a number of originals for sale to the public for the first time ever on Ebay. Within this first offering of originals, you will find original works of art pertaining to the following bands and their albums: Chiodos, Trivium, Mastodon, At All Cost, The Red Chord, High On Fire, Slayer and This Mourning After.
As the studio overflows with original work, Paul has made the choice to share his work with the public. Over the years many fans of Paul's work have asked for the opportunity to purchase original works and now that request is granted. Never before seen sketches and original works are now available for bidding.
Stay tuned in the coming months, as this will be an ongoing project offering various originals on Ebay.
Check out the various auctions on Ebay (most end late tomorrow, July 22):
This Mourning After - "The Sleep"
Mastodon/Remission Original Pen and Ink
The Red Chord - "Bird Bath"
Mastodon - "Blood Mountain" Booklet
Mastodon - "Colony Of Birchmen"-
High On Fire Original Pen and Ink
Chiodos - "Couple (un)connected"
Chiodos - "Bone Palace Ballet"
At All Cost - Original Pen and Ink
At All Cost - Original Graphite Drawing
Slayer/Decibel Mag
Trivium - "Becoming The Dragon"
View the artwork of Paul Romano at his official site and MySpace page.
Slayer Frontman Explains U.A. Trivium Slot
In a recent interview with Thrash Hits, Slayer frontman Tom Araya explained why more established acts like Trivium and Mastodon were being given slots on the Unholy Alliance tour instead of younger groups. An excerpt from the conversation is as follows:
Q: Some people would say that you, Slayer, are in a position to give smaller bands much-needed exposure by taking them on tour with you, rather than taking Trivium and Mastodon out who are already established.
A: "I hate to say this, but at this stage of the game, for as many years as we’ve been out as a band, it’s about income. When it comes to having a band who you would love to give exposure to, in all honesty, you would have to be really wowed by that band. I can honestly say that there’s only been one other band in recent times that has done that for us, and that’s SYSTEM OF A DOWN. Nobody knew them, but we heard them and we were like ‘Fuck! Let’s take these guys out on the road’. And look what happened."
Read the full article at Thrash Hits.
Trivium To Have Song Featured On Madden NFL 09
Trivium's "Into The Mouth Of Hell We March," from their forthcoming album, "Shogun," will be featured in EA Sports' Madden NFL 09, along with other previously announced bands such as In Flames and Rev Theory.
In other news, Trivium recenlty released Episodes 2 and 3 of the Making of Shogun for members of TriviumWorld.
As previously reported, "Shogun" is set for release in North America on September 30th via Roadrunner Records.
Trivium's "Shogun" Tracklisting Revealed
TRIVIUM has finalized the track listing for their new album, "Shogun," which hits stores on September 30th.
Here is the complete "Shogun" track listing:
1. Kirisute Gomen
2. Torn Between Scylla And Charybdis
3. Down From The Sky
4. Insurrection
5. Into The Mouth Of Hell We March
6. Throes Of Perdition
7. He Who Spawned the Furies
8. Of Prometheus And The Crucifix
9. The Calamity
10. Like Callisto To A Star In Heaven
11. Shogun
Iron Maiden Cover Samples Posted Online
Six preview tracks of Kerrang!'s tribute CD to Iron Maiden, entitled "Maiden Heaven" have been made available to listen to at the official Kerrang! website. You can check out samples of covers from Metallica, Avenged Sevenfold, Coheed And Cambria, Trivium, Gallows and Machine Head here.
The "Maiden Heaven" tracklisting is as follows:
01. BLACK TIDE - Prowler
02. METALLICA - Remember Tomorrow
03. AVENGED SEVENFOLD - Flash Of The Blade
04. GLAMOUR OF THE KILL - 2 Minutes To Midnight
05. COHEED AND CAMBRIA - The Trooper
06. DEVILDRIVER - Wasted Years
07. SIGN - Run To The Hills
08. DREAM THEATER - To Tame A Land
09. MADINA LAKE - Caught Somewhere In Time
10. GALLOWS - Wrathchild
11. FIGHTSTAR - Fear Of The Dark
12. MACHINE HEAD - Hallowed Be Thy Name
13. TRIVIUM - Iron Maiden
14. YEAR LONG DISASTER - Running Free
15. GHOSTLINES - Brave New World
Amon Amarth Added To Euro Unholy Alliance Tour
Renowed Swedish death metal band AMON AMARTH has been added to the "Unholy Alliance Tour, Chapter III" lineup, which features Slayer, Trivium, and Mastodon.
The UK/Euro run kicks off in Manchester, England on October 27 and will play nearly two dozen shows over a four-week period. This is the third installment of what has been hailed as "the heaviest, darkest tour of the year." With more dates to be announced, the initial itinerary for the European "Unholy Alliance Tour, Chapter III" is as follows: More...
Trivium Announces Title Of New Album
Trivium has officially announced the release of "Shogun," their third album for Roadrunner Records. "Shogun" will be released on September 30.
Trivium has changed it up yet again on "Shogun," choosing not to record in the familiar environs of their home state of Florida. Instead the band headed to Nashville, Tennessee to work with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Rush, Foo Fighters, Stone Sour). The result is "a monolithic album that crystallizes the band's sound and showcases Trivium's finest elements."
Vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy is thrilled with the album, saying, "We made a cohesive, epic metal album that combines all of the ingredients of everything we feel we have ever done 'right' musically, while adding a new direction that the music called for. We had so much fun creating this album and hope our fans feel that energy when they listen."
Even Slayer's Kerry King expressed excitement about touring with the band this fall on the "Unholy Alliance: Chapter 3" European tour. He commented to the UK's Total Guitar magazine, "I'll be at the side of the stage watching them. Great players like that make us want to do better."
Metallica Covers Iron Maiden For Kerrang Tribute
Metallica has revealed that they recorded a cover of Iron Maiden's "Remember Tomorrow," off the band's self-titled debut album. Here's the update from Metallica'a MySpace blog:
"We were honored to be asked to participate in Kerrang's exclusive 'Maiden Heaven' tribute album... one of those super cool Kerrang! CD's that you can only get when you buy the mag. In this case, the issue (1219) goes on sale in the UK on July 16 and for those of you somewhere else, you can pick it up online at http://www.kerrang.com.
"We picked 'Remember Tomorrow' from Iron Maiden's self titled first album... it was basically the blueprint for songs like 'Fade to Black' and 'Sanitarium' and when we were jamming our way thru most of our favorite early Maiden songs, this one stood out and also came together somewhat effortlessly... we had a blast recording it at HQ in the middle of all the insanity of the last two weeks of finishing the new album back in May. Some of our other favorite bands recorded their own versions of Maiden songs too... Machine Head, Trivium, Avenged Sevenfold, Coheed And Cambria, Dream Theater to name a few. There are more details in the current issue of Kerrang! or on their site... or check out the "official" press release here.
The complete Maiden Heaven tracklisting is as follows: More...
Trivium Finishes Recording New Album
Trivium has issued the following update regarding progress on their latest album and new tour dates:
"We've completed the new album and the music has been delivered to Roadrunner Records and is in the process of being mixed. We're expecting a late September 2008 release. Needless to say we are proud of what we have created and look forward to your reactions when you have a chance to listen to and digest the new music.
"We've got some updated show information for our Japanese friends. In addition to the Tokyo and Osaka installments of the Summer Sonic festivals we've planned a Trivium headline show in Tokyo at Shibuya O-East on August 7th. Tickets are expected to be available July 5th so keep an eye on the Official Trivium Portal and check out the official sites for additional information in the coming weeks.
"As added incentive to get your tickets early we thought we'd mention that our friends in Japan and Australia will be the first to check out a few of the new songs live. We can hardly wait to jam the new music live!! It will be a good time for all of us. So we'll see you in August at the following shows:
August 7 in Tokyo @ Shibuya O- East
August 9 in Tokyo @ the Summersonic Festival
August 10 in Osaka @ the Summersonic Festival
August 13 in Sydney @ Enmore Theater More...
Slayer Reveals Summer European Festival Schedule
Slayer has revealed its European summer festivals schedule for 2008.
Here are Slayer's festival appearances:
June 20th Bilbao Kobetasonik Spain
June 22nd Clisson Hellfest France
June 24th Belgrade Tasmajdan Stadium Serbia
June 27th Nové Mesto Topfest Slovakia
June 28th Bologna Gods of Metal Festival Italia
June 29th Helsinki Tuska Festival Finland
July 1st Tallinn Eesti Naituste Messikeskus Estonia
July 3rd Arvika Arvikafestivalen Sweden
July 4th Werchter Rock Werchter Belgium
July 5th Bergum Waldrock Netherlands
July 6th Roskilde Roskilde Festival Denmark
July 7th Kavarna Kaliakra Rock Fest Bulgaria
July 9th Lisboa Super Bock Super Rock Portugal
July 11th Merida Via De La Plata Festival Spain
July 12th Zaragoza Monsters of Rock Spain More...
Trivium Announces New Album Release Date
Trivium have announced that they will be releasing their fourth album this year on September 30th. Although no official word has been given yet on the name of the album, it is rumoured to be called "Shogun."
Frontman Matt Heafy says of the new album: "For the first time, we can't look at our songs and say who the riffs sound like. We're really making our own stuff and our own kind of music and art form, and that's exciting."
Trivium will also be a part of the Unholy Alliance tour this year with Slayer and Mastodon.
More Unholy Alliance Tour Dates Announced
More dates have surfaced for the European Unholy Alliance tour this autumn, featuring Slayer, Trivium and Mastodon.
Nov. 05 - Offenbach, GER - Stadthalle
Nov. 06 - Köln, GER - Palladium
Nov. 09 - Stuttgart, GER - Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
Nov. 10 - Winterthur, SWI - Eishalle Deutweg
Nov. 11 - Paris, FRA - Le Zenith
Nov. 16 - Wein, AUT - Gasometer
Nov. 18 - München, GER - Zenith
Nov. 19 - Berlin, GER - Columbiahalle
Nov. 29 - Moscow, RUS - B1 Maximum
Please note that the Moscow show may not be part of the Unholy Alliance tour as it is a rescheduled Slayer show.
Slayer Announces "Unholy Alliance: Chapter III"
According to fansite SlayerSaves.com, Slayer is planning to head back to Europe in the Autumn to unleash the "Unholy Alliance: Chapter III" tour. Already confirmed for the tour are Trivium and Mastodon, who have been part of the previous two European Unholy Alliance tours. The only date confirmed thus far is in Switzerland on November 10. Excpect an official announcement and further dates to follow.
UVTV Posts Roadrunner Records Special Podcast
Underground Video Television has posted yet another record label series special podcast, this time featuring ROADRUNNER RECORDS. Some of the bands featured on the show in this episode include music videos of KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, CAVALERA CONSPIRACY, 3 INHES OF BLOOD, MEGADETH & DREAM THEATER as well as live videos of OPETH, DEVILDRIVER, HATEBREED and TRIVIUM in another video intensive episode.
You can download the podcast as an mp4 or get it on i-tunes.
Trivium To Open For Iron Maiden in New Jersey
Trivium have announced that they will join metal legends Iron Maiden as "Special Guest" for one show on Saturday, June 14 at New Jersey's PNC Bank Arts Center on the Somewhere Back in Time Tour.
Following the worldwide success of "The Crusade" album (which charted at No 7 in the UK and No 25 in Billboard), Trivium have been tucked away in the studio in Tennessee since January with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Rush, Foo Fighters, Death Angel) working on the follow up recording for Roadrunner Records.
Comments Trivium frontman, Matt Heafy, "Trivium is honored to again be asked to play a show with Iron Maiden. We supported them for a full European tour in 2006 and it was one of the best touring experiences we've ever had as a band. Maiden are absolute legends and we hoped one day we would have another chance to share a stage with them. When they called us for this special show we couldn't say yes fast enough. We'll just be getting out of the studio and won't even be touring yet but we're going to enjoy the show and then have the opportunity to watch Maiden do what they do best - kick ass on stage."
Trivium Schedule Japanese Tour Dates
Florida's TRIVIUM have update their MySpace page to announce the following forthcoming live dates in Japan:
August
7 - The Duo - Tokyo, Japan
9 - Summersonic Festival - Marine Stadium - Tokyo, Japan
10 - Summersonic Festival - Maishima - Osaka, Japan
Trivium have recently been in the studio recording new demos. More...
Trivium Frontman Speaks On New Material
Orlando metallers TRIVIUM are currently in pre-production for their new album, tentatively due before the end of the year via Roadrunner Records. The as-yet-untitled CD will be produced by Nick Raskulinecz, who has previously worked with FOO FIGHTERS, RUSH, VELVET REVOLVER, SHADOWS FALL, STONE SOUR and DEATH ANGEL, among others. Guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy writes in an online posting, "20 songs recorded: 20. 20!!! We've NEVER recorded this many songs for an album ever 20!!! I mean hot damn! And these are all DEMOS. These have been the most extensive demos we have ever done, before we'd merely just do a quick demo of the songs we were to record for the upcoming album. This time we wrote it, re-wrote it, worked and arranged, recorded and re-recorded so it's gonna be good. Next step is for me to write the lyrics and vocals for the latest batch of 10 songs, record those then we'll have our producer come down and we will work out the kinks of all 20 tracks and wittle them down and pick the absolute best songs for the new album. Then? Actually do it. Haha. We're so happy with the new material. It's our strongest material to date; it encompasses everything that is TRIVIUM to the four of us and to our fans."
In a recent interview with Revolver magazine, TRIVIUM guitarist Corey Beaulieu stated about the upcoming CD, "We want to capture the best ingredients of everything we've done. Each song has a little bit of everything, going between something heavy and then melodic, and then back to something heavy. So it has a really interesting balance. On 'The Crusade', Matt did almost all singing, so this time we're bringing back some of the screaming that's on 'Ascendancy'."
"I'm also trying new things vocally," Heafy added. "Live, I've been able to really push the high vocal part of my range in the style of Rob Halford. So maybe I'll put some of that on the album."
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