Trivium Biography
Trivium was formed in 2000 in Altamonte Springs, Florida - Travis Smith, Matt Heafy and two other band mates met at Travis's house to learn and cover "For Whom the Bell Tolls" for his high school's Battle of the Bands competition. Shortly after the Battle of the Bands show Trivium performed in a local music contest, Indiefest, taking 2nd place overall. After a couple local party gigs, Trivium's original singer left the band.
It was decided that Matt would take on the lead vocal duties, as well as being the lead rhythm guitarist. The band decided that a second rhythm guitarist was needed and so a search was soon underway. An old band mate of Travis', Brent Young was called on to try out for the rhythm guitar spot. Brent was selected and joined the band. With the new line up, Trivium played several garage gigs, party gigs, and small clubs, gaining experience and writing more originals. Soon, Trivium headed into a local studio to record a three-song demo.
Trivium soon parted ways with its bassist. Trivium asked Richie Brown from a local Black metal band to fill in on bass duties until a full time member could be brought in. A string of successful shows followed and then a search was conducted for a permanent bassist. Brent decided to try out on bass and, as it turned out, Brent was amazing on bass. So there it was - the new line up for Trivium, a three piece (Matt - Guitars/Vocals, Travis - Drums, and Brent on Bass).
Heading into the studio, Trivium recorded four originals for their next demo. After this demo was recorded the musical direction of the band changed. Trivium's thrash metal style was morphed into something that the band and critics categorize as Melodic Death Metalcore. Trivium went to work with Jason Suecof from Audio Hammer Studios (God Forbid, Burning Inside) to record a 7-track high quality demo CD. With the completion of their self-financed, self-titled demo CD, Trivium began to shop for reviews and labels.
In June of 2003 Trivium went back to Jason and Audio Hammer Studios to record their 12-track debut CD, released in October 2003 and entitled Ember To Inferno. In September of 2003 Corey Beaulieu was asked to join the band as another guitarist and, finally, the band was complete.
Popular Biographies:
Motorhead Biography: Motörhead's overwhelmingly loud and fast style of heavy metal was one of the most groundbreaking styles the genre had to offer in the late '70s. Though the group's leader, Lemmy Kilminster, had...
Diana king Biography: After her appearance on the Notorious B.I.G.'s 1994 album Ready to Die, Diana King received a contract with the Work label. Previously a collaborator of Andrew Tosh, the reggae/dancehall...
Kamelot Biography: Formed in 1991, the American metal outfit Kamelot did not record its debut album, Eternity, until four years later; Dominion followed shortly thereafter. For 1998's Siege Perilous, the band revamped...
Van halen Biography: With their 1978 eponymous debut, Van Halen simultaneously rewrote the rules of rock guitar and hard rock in general. Guitarist Eddie Van Halen redefined what electric guitar could do, developing a...
Sixteen horsepower Biography: 16 Horsepower is a Denver-based alternative country band revolving around the unique songwriting and singing of David Eugene Edwards. The band made its name with music that combines rural, backwoods...
Kottonmouth kings Biography: Self-described "psychedelic hip-hop punk rock" outfit the Kottonmouth Kings emerged from Orange County, CA, in 1994. Comprising former Humble Gods frontman Brad Daddy X, rappers Saint Vicious and...
Gameface Biography: Under the talented wingspan of Jeff Caudill (aka Jeff Gameface), Gameface has been actively playing and touring out of Orange County, CA, since the early '90s. Caudill's talent spreads beyond the...
Shinedown Biography: Melodic hard rockers Shinedown hail from Jacksonville, Florida and feature vocalist Brent Smith, guitarist Jasin Todd, bassist Brad Stewart and drummer Barry Kerch. Snapped up by Atlantic Records...