Following the departure of Travis Smith, the band entered a new era with new drummer Nick Augusto and their fifth studio album, In Waves , released on August 9, 2011. The album saw the band move toward a more streamlined and modern metal sound, produced by acclaimed metal producer Colin Richardson (Bullet for My Valentine, Machine Head).
"Pull Harder on the Strings of Your Martyr", "A Gunshot to the Head of Trepidation", "Like Light to the Flies" Trivium Discography
A bold and divisive pivot to 80s-style thrash metal, largely stripping away metalcore elements. While some critics were puzzled, The Crusade showcased the band's diverse influences and unwavering ambition. Following the departure of Travis Smith, the band
: The songs feel like epic myths and battle stories. While some critics were puzzled, The Crusade showcased
Groove-heavy modern metalcore with cinematic soundscapes and direct arrangements.
The band has released 10 studio albums to date, primarily through Roadrunner Records Trivium's Discography: Ranked from Worst to Best | RPC
Produced by Disturbed frontman David Draiman, Vengeance Falls leaned heavily into structured hooks, syncopated rhythms, and industrial-tinged vocal delivery.