TRIVIUM ANNOUNCE NICK AUGUSTO AS NEW DRUMMER
ANNOUNCE NICK AUGUSTO AS NEW DRUMMER
RECORD TWO BRAND NEW TRACKS
“SHATTERING THE SKIES ABOVE” TO APPEAR ON GOD OF WAR BLOOD & METAL EP
TO TOUR ASIA, AUSTRALIA, UK IN MARCH
New York, NY: Florida metallers TRIVIUM are pleased to announce Nick Augusto as their new permanent drummer. Augusto was introduced to Trivium fans when he filled in behind the kit on last fall’s “Into the Mouth of Hell We Tour” trek. He is now stepping in to permanently replace the departing Travis Smith.
Vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy commented, “We’re really happy to have our good friend and fellow Floridian Nick Augusto join the Trivium family. Nick’s drumming is very technical and diverse and he brings a real intense energy to the band and we can’t wait for everyone to hear the new song, ‘Shattering the Skies Above,” that we just recorded with Nick. I think it’s the best Trivium recording we’ve ever done; it’s raw, full of energy and I think Nick’s drumming really pushed us to a new level.”
The always industrious Trivium are wasting no time in the wake of this line up shift and are staying busy as they work their new skinsman into the fold. The band has recorded two brand new tracks: the aforementioned “Shattering the Skies Above” will appear on the forthcoming, digital-only God of War Blood & Metal EP, as well as a cover of Sepultura’s “Slave New World.”
The band will also head right back out on the road, embarking on a tour of Asia, New Zealand, Australia and the UK, which kicks off February 11, in Jakarta, Indoensia and runs through March 24 in England. This will be the band’s final tour dates in support of 2008’s Shogun. Once the tour ends, the band will head back to the studio to work on their next album for Roadrunner Records.
Leave a comment (82 Responses)
On February 08, 2010 2:04:24 PM UTC
Shredz SAID:
I will miss Travis.
However, Nick's style may bring a new element to the band. We shall see in the forthcoming track 
On February 07, 2010 11:50:05 PM UTC
broken_one909 SAID:
all reall musicians will appreciate sum new blood coming fourth to the band.. until we actually hear what he is capable of.. all shud withhold judgment and just trust that the band made a good choice.. Trivium for life..
~ the broken one.
On February 07, 2010 12:19:46 PM UTC
lydiabrokenone SAID:
sad to hear, but Nick seems to be a great guy
good luck to the boys.. this was hard on them too
On February 07, 2010 7:43:04 AM UTC
spyrro SAID:
TRIVIUM WHAT THE HELL HAS BEEN GOING ON ?!?! I MEAN TRAVISH IS ONE OF THE GREATEST DRUMMER THERE IS AND YOU GUYS ARE ONE HECK OF A BAND AND I MEAN A BAND ANYWAYS GUYS LETS JUST ACCEPT THEIR NEW MEMBER MAY THEY WILL BLEND WELL AND MAKE SOME GOOD HARD METAL SONGS ANYWAYS TRIVUM HOPE YOU ALL THE BEST MEN SEE YOU AT THE PHILIPPINES THIS SATURDAY I CANT WAIT TO SEE YOU ALL GUTS AND ME AND MY FRIENDS ARE GOING TO CHECK OUT YOUR NEW MEMBER AND WELL HOPE TO SEE AND HEAR MORE GREAT SONGS WITH ALL OF YOU
-SPYRRO-
On February 06, 2010 7:31:54 AM UTC
rutnik SAID:
People, whining in comments doesn't bring Travis back. Just accept Nick, seriously. Personally I think he's an awesome drummer and he fits the band!
On February 06, 2010 1:18:08 AM UTC
dion_666 SAID:
sad news but good luck nick ill be meeting you and the rest of the band in Adelaide in a few weeks! good luck bro!
On February 06, 2010 12:43:45 AM UTC
peralis.e95 SAID:
@ApplaudTheVioIence: what the fuck are you talking about matt is original dumbass, shows how much you know
On February 06, 2010 12:31:25 AM UTC
peralis.e95 SAID:
@JasminMehinagic: dude....... finally someone agrees, obviously travis is a HUGE loss and Trivium has bee my favorite band since i was 10 in '05 and it wont be the same but we gotta realize that they have a life outside of Trivium.
On February 06, 2010 12:30:08 AM UTC
Oota SAID:
=trivium-hellhox said:First of all, whats the reson that travis left? or did he get kicked out?
From what i can see of nicks drumming live, it needs more structure and orginality from what it was recorded like.
to me its sounds messy.
With all your respect! Just saying.
cant wait for shattering to see how hes drumming goes.
"Travis left Trivium to spend time with his family and wife."
