177_Alex Bent_Trivium

Drummer Alex Bent of Trivium talks about the hermetic life in the wake of CV-19 and trying to stay positive, the recording of their new record "What the Dead Men Say" due out April 24th and some of the canceled tours associated with the pandemic, the incredible recording experience of tracking drums in Dave Grohl’s studio with Josh Wilbur and the frankenstein kit he used for the record, how he got the call for the Trivium gig, some of the more memorable shows he’s played w/ Trivium, his early obsession with Death Metal, adjusting to a more musical approach then some of his early bands and working with Eric Peterson of Testament to guide him in that direction, the experiences of marching band and jazz band growing up, youtube as his teacher, the process of competing in the guitar center drum-offs, his early use of triggers and what he sees as the advantage of using them/dispelling some of the myths associated with them, avoiding “popcorn feet” & more!https://www.trivium.org/https://www.facebook.com/alexbentdrums/https://www.instagram.com/alexbentdrums/