The Crusade - Trivium

Trivium: Matt Heafy, Travis Smith, Corey Beaulieu, Paolo Gregoletto. Personnel: Matt Heafy (vocals, guitar); Corey Beaulieu (guitar); Travis Smith (drums). Audio Mixers: Colin Richardson; Matt Hyde . Recording information: Audiohammer Studios, Sanford, FL; Morrisound Studios, Tampa, FL. Photographer: Daragh McDonagh. Unknown Contributor Role: Rita Haney. Trivium brought the heavy music scene to its knees with the brilliance of 2005's ASCENDENCY. Aggressive touring helped them to build a rabid following and honed the band's already fierce chops. The progression of CRUSADE showcases a young group poised to inherit the coveted metal music crown from the very artists that inspired them to play. With the collaboration of co-producer and engineer Jason Suecof, the band pushes their thrashy verse/hooky chorus stylings to even greater melodic heights. Strong vocals, syncopated rhythms, and shredding solos capture lightning in a bottle in the ambitious spirit of a modern-day amalgam of early Metallica and Testament.

• Genre: Pop
• RSD Date: n/a
• Format: CD
• Released: 10/10/2006