TRIVIUM Parts Ways With Drummer ALEX BENT

Florida-based metallers TRIVIUM have parted ways with their drummer of the past nine years, Alex Bent.

Earlier today, Alex released the following statement via TRIVIUM's official social media: "I am beyond grateful for the incredible past nine years with TRIVIUM — filled with unforgettable moments, music, and friendships that I'll always carry with me. I'm so proud of every record and tour we created together, and I know TRIVIUM will continue to dominate the world; they'll always have my support.

"While this chapter has come to a close, this is by no means the end of my path as a musician. I'm excited for this new chapter, and I look forward to continuing to create, perform, and share music in new ways.

"Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. Your encouragement means the world."

TRIVIUM have recruited Greyson Nekrutman to play drums for the band at the Aftershock festival in Sacramento, California (Saturday, October 4) as well as on "The Ascend Above The Ashes" North American tour. The 23-year-old Nekrutman, who most recently played with SEPULTURA, stepped into TRIVIUM as the replacement for Alex Bent, who left the latter band earlier this month after a nine-year run.

"The Ascend Above The Ashes" trek will kick off October 31 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and run through December 14, with a hometown show in Orlando, Florida. Special guests are JINJER and HERIOT.

In December 2016, TRIVIUM parted ways with Paul Wandtke and welcomed Bent, a former member of BATTLECROSS and DECREPIT BIRTH who had previously played with TESTAMENT as a fill-in for that band's longtime drummer Gene Hoglan.

TRIVIUM's upcoming three-song EP, "Struck Dead", will arrive on October 31 via longtime label Roadrunner. The effort was produced by TRIVIUM and recorded with Mark Lewis at the band's Hangar Studios in Orlando, Florida. It was mixed and mastered by Josh Wilbur. 

Roman P-V - 2025-10-06 13:06:29