New Trivium tracks

Finding its way online is the new Trivium track, ‘Shattering The Skies Above’ which the band has recorded for the soundtrack EP for the game, God Of War 3. This new track is a stand alone number and won’t be featured on the new album expected some time this year. Also, this the band’s first recording with new drummer Nick Augusto.

The track weaves even more through the vein that previous effort Shogun so vehemently advocated. It also shares much with the song structures of Ascendancy. The riffs are simply crushing and it’s up there with some of their heaviest moments. Vocally, Matt Heafy is stunning, as he delivers deafening roars and bellows completed by a hook laden clean chorus.

A mention must be made to the drums. Augusto clearly has some balls in his playing considering his work with grind acts Maruta and Implosive Disgorgence, and here it’s brutally audible. But it’s unknown just how much Augusto has contributed to the creative process, but either way his performance here is dazzling.


In their latest recording sessions Trivium also tackled Sepultura’s ‘Slave New World’ from their classic record Chaos AD. The track is available for free download HERE or can be viewed below. This cover too features Augusto. Trivium has retained the song’s original heaviness and jagged grit. Heafy again shines, spitting out his throaty rendition of Max Cavalera’s vocals.