TRIVIUM hints at upcoming EP, set to premiere fierce new track before Bloodstock Open Air
Trivium, the heavy metal giants from Florida, are gearing up to release a new EP, ushering in a new chapter of music for their dedicated fanbase. While hints of something new have been circulating for some time, bassist/vocalist Paolo Gregoletto’s comments and teasers have been a key source of anticipation. Now, it’s official that fans will soon get a taste of the upcoming material.
Guitarist Corey Beaulieu recently shared in an interview with Primordial Radio that Trivium is planning to unveil a brand-new track surrounding their appearance at the Bloodstock Open Air festival, scheduled for August 7 to 10 at Catton Hall in Walton-on-Trent. He also mentioned that the new song will drop before the festival, giving fans a timeline of around the first week of August.
The band has been strategically building excitement for the song by teasing snippets and clips on social media, heightening the suspense surrounding its release. Beaulieu acknowledged that the snippets have been circulating online for some time, creating a buzz among fans eagerly awaiting new music. The band has also been filming content to promote the track, ramping up the excitement leading up to its release.
Drawing listeners back to Trivium’s pivotal 2005 album “Ascendancy” on its 20th anniversary tour this year, many have wondered whether the influence of this classic record would seep into the new material. Beaulieu confirmed that their latest work indeed reflects the spirit of “Ascendancy,” blending in their current style. Friends who have heard the new songs have described them as intense and aggressive, reminiscent of the band’s early work. The first song from the new EP is said to capture the intensity and energy of Trivium’s signature sound, echoing tracks like “Rain” with its fast and aggressive nature.
With Trivium’s highly-anticipated new music set to drop in early August, just ahead of their performance at Bloodstock, fans can expect a high-energy, relentless, and fast-paced track. The band’s deliberate teasers and the echo of “Ascendancy” in their latest work promise an intense and gripping listening experience for fans. Stay tuned as the countdown to the release of Trivium’s explosive new song begins.