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Shred Danson · 06-03-2005, 02:10 PM

OK, there's been a whole lot of debate (much like there has been with certain other bands in their genre) over Trivium. Most of the time I hear constant bashing of the band (i.e. "trivium sucks, man", "they're generic") without a little thought to go into it. So I thought I'd pull a podbassist and make me an unofficial Trivium thread where all discussion of the band goes in here. However, I would also like to do a short "Featured Artist"-style write-up on this band and shed some light for those of you who are curious about this band.

Trivium is:

Matt Heafy-Vocals/Lead Guitar
Corey Beaulieu- Lead guitar/backup vocals
Paolo Gregoletto-Bass guitar/backup vocals
Travis Smith- Drums

Trivium formed in 2000 in Florida after the original singer of Trivium saw Heafy perform The Offspring's "Self Esteem" at a high school talent show (Heafy was an admitted pop-punker and nu-metalhead before being converted to the ways of thrash metal). The original singer parted ways with the band after a few gigs, and Heafy became the frontman and lead singer. Trivium had underwent many lineup changes, and ended up with Beaulieu and Gregoletto. Gregoletto had previously jammed with Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden.

Trivium self-released a 7-song demo in 2003 and was signed by German-based independant label Lifeforce records shortly thereafter to release Ember to Inferno, a brutal attack with a mix of metalcore, thrash, and melodic death metal. Ember to Inferno featured beautiful acoustic instrumentals, breakneck-speed guitars, and melodic, dual guitar solos that strive to bring back the days of Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. Technical flare is a strong presence in each song, and it shows that Trivium is about true musicianship, a great quality in a band if you ask me.

In 2004, Trivium released the demo song, "Like Light to The Flies" to be released on the Headbangers Ball Vol.2 compilation disc. Needless to say, the song was a hit, as they were quickly signed to Roadrunner Records and released their major label debut, Ascendancy in March, 2005. It's safe to say that Trivium is establishing themselves as a top metalband with this record. Ascendancy is one of the strongest efforts to be put out this year. It is kind of a departure for the band, as it is filled with more clean singing and melodic passages than usual. Still, the dueling guitars are a dominating prescence throughout the record.

As Trivium's population grows, things will only get much bigger for this band. They are touring on Ozzfest this year, you defenitely don't want to miss out on seeing them.

Discography:

Demo

Trivium (demo)-2003
Ember to Inferno-2003
Ascendancy-2005

Bibliography:

www.metal-archives.com
www.triviumworld.com
Guitar World
Music Choice (

)

Now go along and discuss! Just remember: No spamming and no excessive flaming of the band. This is a Trivium thread for Trivium fans. We don't care if you hate them.

Have fun!

-ICB

06-03-2005, 02:10 PM	#1
Shred Danson I LOVE MY COMFY SWEATER Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Drunk in public Posts: 12,840	The Trivium Thread, Bitches OK, there's been a whole lot of debate (much like there has been with certain other bands in their genre) over Trivium. Most of the time I hear constant bashing of the band (i.e. "trivium sucks, man", "they're generic") without a little thought to go into it. So I thought I'd pull a podbassist and make me an unofficial Trivium thread where all discussion of the band goes in here. However, I would also like to do a short "Featured Artist"-style write-up on this band and shed some light for those of you who are curious about this band. Trivium is: Matt Heafy-Vocals/Lead Guitar Corey Beaulieu- Lead guitar/backup vocals Paolo Gregoletto-Bass guitar/backup vocals Travis Smith- Drums Trivium formed in 2000 in Florida after the original singer of Trivium saw Heafy perform The Offspring's "Self Esteem" at a high school talent show (Heafy was an admitted pop-punker and nu-metalhead before being converted to the ways of thrash metal). The original singer parted ways with the band after a few gigs, and Heafy became the frontman and lead singer. Trivium had underwent many lineup changes, and ended up with Beaulieu and Gregoletto. Gregoletto had previously jammed with Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden. Trivium self-released a 7-song demo in 2003 and was signed by German-based independant label Lifeforce records shortly thereafter to release Ember to Inferno, a brutal attack with a mix of metalcore, thrash, and melodic death metal. Ember to Inferno featured beautiful acoustic instrumentals, breakneck-speed guitars, and melodic, dual guitar solos that strive to bring back the days of Judas Priest and Iron Maiden. Technical flare is a strong presence in each song, and it shows that Trivium is about true musicianship, a great quality in a band if you ask me. In 2004, Trivium released the demo song, "Like Light to The Flies" to be released on the Headbangers Ball Vol.2 compilation disc. Needless to say, the song was a hit, as they were quickly signed to Roadrunner Records and released their major label debut, Ascendancy in March, 2005. It's safe to say that Trivium is establishing themselves as a top metalband with this record. Ascendancy is one of the strongest efforts to be put out this year. It is kind of a departure for the band, as it is filled with more clean singing and melodic passages than usual. Still, the dueling guitars are a dominating prescence throughout the record. As Trivium's population grows, things will only get much bigger for this band. They are touring on Ozzfest this year, you defenitely don't want to miss out on seeing them. Discography: Demo Trivium (demo)-2003 Ember to Inferno-2003 Ascendancy-2005 Bibliography: www.metal-archives.com www.triviumworld.com Guitar World Music Choice ( ) Now go along and discuss! Just remember: No spamming and no excessive flaming of the band. This is a Trivium thread for Trivium fans. We don't care if you hate them. Have fun! -ICB Last edited by Shred Danson; 06-03-2005 at 02:13 PM.