Trivium Shock with Drummer Change

2017-01-20 by Stryfe14 | 27 Comments
A little more than a year since joining, Trivium announces the replacing of drummer Paul Wandtke with Alex Bent (Battlecross, Hatriot).

Wandtke joined Trivium following the release of their latest album, Silence in the Snow and came heavily recommended by Dream Theater's John Petrucci and Mike Mangini. He replaced former drum tech Mat Madiro, who filled in after the departure of Nick Augusto, who joined the band following the firing of Travis Smith.

Bent has joined the band as Wandtke's replacement. So far, not much is known surrounding the circumstances of Wandtke's departure.

Commenting on the change in an interview with MetalInsider.net, Trivium frontman Matt Heafy remarked that, "the last three drummers, everyone has been a session drummer within our band". It is unclear whether or not Bent is yet another session drummer or permanent replacement.

http://www.metalinsider.net/interviews/interview-triviums-matt-heafy-calls-last-three-drummers-session-players-talks-black-metal-influence-in-band

Tagged: Trivium

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Dmax28
January 20th 2017
1454 Comments


If they just find the right drummer I am sure the riffs will come back! ;)

Sniff
January 20th 2017
8437 Comments


Without having read that article I'm confident in my belief that the black metal mentioned in the headline is Deafheaven

Sinternet
Emeritus
January 20th 2017
26909 Comments


we doing sput clickbait now?

zaruyache
January 20th 2017
28647 Comments


Nope lol the only band mentioned is Emperor. Their new logo is also apparently Emperor-y.

Article title is bad, first sentence has tense issues.

Brewtality91
January 20th 2017
666 Comments


He played for Battlecross? Can't be that great then

bloc
January 20th 2017
70880 Comments


The only black metal influence these guys ever had was from that time they toured with KSE when Howard was still singing for them.

MuhNamesTyler
January 20th 2017
6711 Comments


SHOCKING

AlexKzillion
Emeritus
January 20th 2017
19069 Comments


WWWWWWHHHHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTT

Sniff
January 20th 2017
8437 Comments


@bloc pretty funny tbh


Cimnele
January 20th 2017
2527 Comments


won't you please reconsider

WeinerMan
January 20th 2017
115 Comments


im so fucking shocked right now i cant even

Trebor.
Emeritus
January 20th 2017
60333 Comments


SHOCKED

MetalandStuff
January 20th 2017
3 Comments


Bring back Travis Smith

Toondude10
January 20th 2017
15373 Comments


Bring back Travis Smith [2]

Nazzadan
January 20th 2017
2433 Comments


Eventually I'll actually listen to this band to justify my dislike for them.

This interview did wonders for that, though.

Ikarus14
January 20th 2017
1454 Comments


Another one given the double kick?

Bad puns aside, I'm seeing these dudes in Dublin next month. Should be fun to see this new guy.

Artuma
January 20th 2017
32828 Comments


it's more shocking that this band still exists

Nomos
January 20th 2017
1737 Comments


wait
I'm not shocked
just indifferent that the world's most forgettable and stagnant metal band had another lineup change

Trailmix
January 21st 2017
128 Comments


I was gonna say cue the Bring back Travis Smith comments but they've already started lol

Rolling Girl
January 21st 2017
2147 Comments


What the hell is going through their heads?

InFlamesWeThrash666
January 21st 2017
10625 Comments


i'm so shocked man

SgtShock
January 21st 2017
948 Comments


Alex Bent is a monster

Suli
January 21st 2017
76 Comments


I was overcome with shock

KevinKC
January 21st 2017
1599 Comments


SHOCK !
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Ebola
January 21st 2017
4699 Comments


If Trivium is black metal then Brand New is powerviolence

Nomos
January 23rd 2017
1737 Comments


If I remember correctly, they teased delving into black metal years and years ago. That was the last time I felt a twinge of guilty hope for these fellas. I wish they were as good at songwriting as they were at their instruments.

chug73
January 23rd 2017
4649 Comments


Bring back travis smith [420] and release another shogun.




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