Trivium have confirmed the long running rumors regarding the departure of drummer Travis Smith from their line-up. He has now officially been replaced by Nick Augusto on a permanent basis. Band frontman/guitarist Matt Heafy had the following to offer on his addition:
“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.”
As previously reported, the group recently finished up tracking two songs, “Shattering The Skies Above” for the upcoming “God Of War III“-inspired “God Of War: Blood & Metal” EP and a cover of Sepultura‘s “Slave New World“. Footage of Augusto in the studio during those sessions can be seen below:
Trivium are set to enter the studio following the completion of their overseas touring plans this spring to begin recording their next album for Roadrunner.
