Trivium

Courtesy of Roadrunner Records

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. Shortly after the Battle of the Bands show Trivium performed in a... Read More

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. 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. The band decided that a second rhythm guitarist was needed and so a search was soon underway. An old band mate of Travis', Brent Young was called on to try out for the rhythm guitar spot. Brent was selected and joined the band. With the new line up, Trivium played several garage gigs, party gigs, and small clubs, gaining experience and writing more originals. Soon, Trivium headed into a local studio to record a three-song demo. Trivium soon parted ways with its bassist. Trivium asked Richie Brown from a local Black metal band to fill in on bass duties until a full time member could be brought in. A string of successful shows followed and then a search was conducted for a permanent bassist. Brent decided to try out on bass and, as it turned out, Brent was amazing on bass. So there it was - the new line up for Trivium, a three piece (Matt - Guitars/Vocals, Travis - Drums, and Brent on Bass). Heading into the studio, Trivium recorded four originals for their next demo. After this demo was recorded the musical direction of the band changed. Trivium's thrash metal style was morphed into something that the band and critics categorize as Melodic Death Metalcore. Trivium went to work with Jason Suecof from Audio Hammer Studios (God Forbid, Burning Inside) to record a 7-track high quality demo CD. With the completion of their self-financed, self-titled demo CD, Trivium began to shop for reviews and labels. In June of 2003 Trivium went back to Jason and Audio Hammer Studios to record their 12-track debut CD, released in October 2003 and entitled Ember To Inferno. In September of 2003 Corey Beaulieu was asked to join the band as another guitarist and, finally, the band was complete.