Trivium and longtime drummer Alex Bent just lately went their separate methods. Trivium has since recruited Alex Rüdinger, whereas Bent is plotting out his personal new path.
In a brand new interview with Metallic Drummers United, Bent mirrored on his departure from the Florida metallic band and made it clear that this chapter just isn’t an ending, however a reset. Trying again on his time in Trivium and the way he feels transferring ahead, Bent mentioned: “I bear in mind once I first joined [Trivium], it was, like, ‘Gosh, one other drummer? Actually?’
“However those that I met ended up turning into associates for all times. So I respect each single fan that is come out to the exhibits, that, even to at the present time, books classes with me or needs a signed stick or needs to do [interviews] like this, man. I actually respect it, man.
“And simply know I am not going anyplace, man. I am by no means planning on stopping. I haven’t got a backup plan. That is how I’ve all the time been since highschool. I bear in mind counselors could be, like, ‘Properly, what are you gonna do? You may’t simply financial institution on this music factor.’ And I am, like, ‘Nope. That is precisely what I am gonna do.’ So I am not going anyplace, man. So anyone that helps me, I like you. I respect you guys, and I am trying ahead to the longer term, no matter that shall be.”
Bent additionally addressed hypothesis that his departure would possibly sign a slowdown — one thing he flatly rejected: “There’s nothing locked in stone. I haven’t got something… I am pleased with the place I am at, however I need to get again on the street, for positive. So, yeah, I feel lots of people are below the idea that I am making an attempt to decelerate or one thing, and that is not the case in any respect.
“I really feel like I am simply getting began. So I might love to simply proceed working with the bands. I am a free agent, and that is the primary time I have been a free agent in virtually 10 years. So I am, like, carry it on, man. Studio work, touring, no matter, instructing. I wanna do that. So, that is just about what I am doing, man. I am simply, like, ‘Hey, I am open. Let’s go. Let’s do that.'”
Trivium guitarist Corey Beaulieu confused that it was a totally amicable break-up, and the really did want all the very best for Bent, regardless of the shock of the state of affairs: “It simply form of occurred, and it was form of a shock. I do not suppose anybody was actually anticipating it,” Beaulieu admitted to Wall of Sound in Australia.
“However it’s what it’s. When all of it form of went down, all of us wished one another the very best. There is not any onerous emotions. It was simply form of a type of issues the place it is, like, life adjustments paths. And it is all constructive. We made three superb information collectively. The [upcoming] EP is superb, which it will likely be his final thing. He began engaged on the [next full] document with us, so hopefully when that is completed and accomplished, he’ll really feel part of that.”
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