Trivium - The Making Of: The Sin And The Sentence (Ep. 1)

[@caden0622]

Alex was fired 10 minutes after this interview. When asked, Matt Heafy quoted, "DON'T GET ATTACHED TO OUR DRUMMER. The fans need to understand that."

[@user-fj6yi5cw9y]

"WHAT PEOPLE NEED TO UNDERSTAND..."

[@xXAscendingPhoenixXx]

You people get offended easily huh?

[@caden0622]

What do you mean YOU people? LOL

[@user-fj6yi5cw9y]

xXAscendingPhoenixXx it's a joke you nard

[@flyingshadow69]

I think he was just making a joke. Or did his joke offend you?

[@godhemusic]

I'm pretty sure the band will be able to survive with that beast behind the kit. #keepalex

[@swiat_wg_igora]

Godhe we will see...

[@LarsUlrichIsMe]

They already said straight from the get go this guy was only a fill in, Although it does look like they may have changed their mind. Still, with Trivium anything could happen.

[@tivus]

LarsUlrichIsMe more than 100 shows and he's still going , I hope they will keep him

[@neonblack211]

They would be really silly to let him go TBH, the very first thing I noticed on these albums was how badass the drumming was

[@surfingthedarkness]

How right you were

[@matheworr7504]

Alex seems like such a good dude, very professional and super humble. Fingers crossed he can find a home in Trivium!

[@TomK6505]

3 years on, he's still here and is still cool!

[@xanniieeyy]

3rd album with Alex and now they already talk about the 11th :) seems like tge future for Alex is really bright and now he's officially a part of the Triv fams 👌🏻

[@matheworr7504]

@@xanniieeyy Stoked! Loving their new album!

[@surfingthedarkness]

He is indeed home ❤

[@MetalBreakdown]

First of all, A7x found their new beast behind the kit: Brooks Wackerman! Then Trivium did the same with Alex Bent! Wow can't fucking wait for the new album!

[@alonsoperez461]

I can tell you that he will be out of the band a few time after the new release, if Trivium doesn't change drummers they wouldn't be Trivium

[@bananapiece]

They didnt change drummer for the first 9 years, werent they trivium back then?

[@philsmith3019]

Speakin of Brooks, love how Paolos rockin the Bad Religion shirt, two of my all time fav bands inconsequencially linked haha.

[@MetalBreakdown]

Loren P => First of all, I'm pretty sure a lot of people care about A7X... Matt Heafy himself cares a lot about them since M Shadows is the one that helped him recover his voice after he blew it out (He is talking about it in the interview he did with Alternative Press in August 2016)... So the reason you still have a new album coming out in October is in some part because of A7X. Corey Beaulieu even said that he would love to tour with A7x (Interview he did with Music Feed in March 2016) so stop with your non sense.

[@raginghobbit3018]

Loren P who hurt you

[@derpfacebro]

Trivium has ought to keep this drummer. The guy's a beast!

[@ThePlanemadness]

@@timothyhammonds What do you have against triggers?

[@dpedrosoliano]

@WhoDarestheMAN gamer speed.speed.speed. no groove. no versatility . just speed. = zzzz

[@JobForAMaxboy]

Drizzt Do'Urden he’s a great fit for the band but he isn’t a prodigy

[@elijahechicagobearsboyd5734]

@@timothyhammonds So, are you still being an ignorant dickhead two years later or have you grown up?...

[@universal1993channel]

@@elijahechicagobearsboyd5734 and alex still the beast... I dont know what hppen to timothy is he become a drummer or smething?

[@zachsmithey6894]

1:03 Matt and Corey are back there like “You’ve passed the 1st test, but we shall see... we shall see.”

[@mikieb77]

That’s what I was thinking too😂😂

[@herbivore7108]

Fuck yeah, so proud of you Alex. I remember back in 2006 when we were all kids chilling at Rob's house listening to you guys practice for TSOM, we all knew back then how much of a bad ass drummer you were. Props man, living the dream

[@citizenerased174]

Best drummer since Travis in my opinion. I dont know why people used to hate on him. He was a beast drummer for Trivium and fit their style perfectly.

[@dannyc.2571]

Krondo 17 I feel very much the same. I have appreciated and respected the strengths of each drummer, but I feel Alex brings a certain energy that I feel has been lacking since Travis.

[@splatbats]

Krondo 17 Travis was pretty sloppy live towards the end of his tenure with the band

[@ancientmariner6042]

EQ-smoove haha they wish

[@TheRozzleNozzle]

Sorry dude but, Travis is no where near on the level of Alex

[@alexanderhegelund1905]

Francesco Paoli is an amazing drummer, but if you think that's the only proper way to play (or that there is such a thing), you're incredibly ignorant when it comes to drumming. Probably just ignorant in general, if you see X and reply that it's shit because it's not Y.

[@queensinthesky]

I'm still quite put out by the turnover rate of drummers, but I'm really glad how open and forthright the band is being about their perspective on the issue. Matt is being brutally honest and it's refreshing to hear Paolo say "we thought maybe this time it'd actually work out with this guy". They're not acting like it's all 100% perfect and how it's supposed to be but they're making the best of it. Alex is fantastic anyway and seems chill so hopefully he'll settle and be able to stick around for a long time.

[@rocknrolloutlaw7261]

Daniel Murphy Just remember this....Its all about the money....once the new member realizes that hes pretty much touring "help" and he doesn't get anything off the merch, ticket sales. Hes set on a shitty salary...and that's about it. Once he starts getting a name for himself, they abandon him like a adolescent stray cat!!!!

[@Darkdayzz]

What's kinda bullshit here is that Matt says: "Me, Corey and Paolo are Trivium" While nowadays the guy claims the audience is Trivium. I get perspectives change, but ... it rubbed me the wrong way.

[@mr.sidecomments9278]

I don't think "stick around for a long time" is enough. I hope Alex stays "until the end"

[@queensinthesky]

@@Darkdayzz Yeah I felt that was a bit disrespectful to what Travis contributed to the band's early sound. Even if he didn't write a single riff or harmony or lyric, his drum parts are honestly legendary to me at least. Pull Harder intro, countless parts off Shogun, iconic parts of Trivium's sound.

[@valentino0343]

@@queensinthesky not to mention he was the one who threw matt to be the vocalist and was technically the founding member of the band :/ even if they left on shitty terms he still is technically a part of trivium wether they like it or not

[@joshuasalgado4694]

This guy is hands down the best drummer trivium has had. I hope he sticks.

[@plaguebearermetal]

I'm glad they finally said Travis is a beast, because he was fucking awesome. IMO he had so much more in terms of a unique drumming style than anyone else Trivium have had up until this point.

[@dannyc.2571]

Michael Reynolds I will always miss his drumming. Truly good work.

[@metfan4l]

I'm gonna listen the shit out of this album next month I can already tell.

[@gasoline4605]

metfan4l good to see you here, I'm super excited

[@Jacen436987]

same dude.

[@darrellhernandezz]

Fucking same here dude

[@Noxia777]

Dude i see your Channel everywhere

[@benhemsworth8555]

Oh man, I guess you really did. Did it exceed your expectations?

[@l1nk987]

So glad they acknowledged Travis's work in the first few albums at around 4:06

[@datamber2091]

The future isn't in his hands. It's in his feet 😏

[@trv020]

DatAmber haaaaa! 😏👉🏻

[@MpetersenTamTD]

With Alex, it's his hands too! The boy is fast as shit, and makes everything he plays look like he's been playing it forever. He's one of those people who just "has it".

[@gui.andrademeira]

That moment when you squeeze the earphone in your ear and try to extract every single part from the new songs.

[@MrTrackday1]

I'm most excited for the riffs at 0:40. Fast and head banging worthy.

[@donazazeel]

Stephen Lowery can't stop bangging on sever the hand riff

[@FatherOfLies90]

I understand Trivium is just Paolo, Matt and Corey but you need to realize talent is in front of your faces with Alex Bent. This guy rips and I'm happy to have him on a Trivium album. I can't wait.

[@surfingthedarkness]

It isn't anymore and it's the best thing ever!

[@DanyTheWarrior100]

Saw Trivium with this guy live a couple days ago. This current constellation blew my mind and was the best live experience in my life! Thank you for that! And btw: The two new songs are amazing! Keep it up. Greetings from Germany :)

[@andresmartinez6213]

Keep Alex in the band, he's the guy who all of you are looking for ...

[@thelandokris2696]

wouldnt be a trivium documentary without a shot of paolo changing strings

[@johnchesteragustin3510]

Matt's reaction in 3:11 hahahahahahah

[@adene467]

john chester agustin sooo cuteee

[@amandaross9743]

john chester agustin lmfaooooo❤❤

[@Vyngraven]

I died lol

[@lorenp505]

john chester agustin thats my dawg haha

[@alchemicalmoon3426]

I cant tell if he was playing around or if that was a genuine reaction

[@gabotonio]

Hope Alex will continue in the band for a long, long time!.. Its a fking BEAST!

[@rudy4626]

Lovin Corey and Matt listening to classical music in the background. Been a Trivium fan since the beginning and will be till the end of me!💯🎸 SO STOKED!

[@bloogalooga]

That song at the end sounds so sick!

[@LoneWolf14981]

Marvin Blue Its me or that riff is not on the album?

[@bloogalooga]

Maybe it'll be on a Special Edition of the album, I don't recall it on the album either, unless it's just covered up by vocals.

[@samuelvela2708]

I think that riff at the end is the backing track for the solo section of Betrayer. I could be wrong, though

[@LoneWolf14981]

Now we know that song is Drowning in the sound

[@sien2429]

These men are professionals in music. I like every TRIVIUM album they made from the beginning. This is real creativity - every album is different. Real music without false. Keep on moving TRIVIUM. I`m waiting for the new album. \m/

[@yannarthur]

3:20 Matt "finally I can watch some porn.... shit I'm on camera." *puts the phone away in a very smooth way*

[@DarshUK1]

After hearing the drums on the new album I just had to google “trivium drummer”. Glad this vid came up and I’m honestly just blown away by this dude

[@seanpulatie4951]

I've been listening to metal for twenty years. Alex is by far one of the best drummers I've ever heard. I'm stoked to see just how far he can take this.

[@Calibur43]

Travis Smith was the bedrock of my influence as a drummer and musician growing up, I think Alex is the next chapter for the first real time in Trivium in 9+ years where that might happen again. There is something about the drumming on Shogun that will never be touched, unique drummers aren't just "around," keep Alex Bent.

[@vincenttalley5938]

I REALLY hope they keep this dude. First drummer in Trivium that I've thought finally surpasses Travis Smith. AND he's only 24!?!?!?

[@elroi007]

Today is 7th September in Indonesia, and its my birthday so thanks Trivium its like a birthday present for me!

[@uninvitedguest8723]

3:11 Matt just enjoying some food then BAM! Camera recording him, just the instant "Oh Shit!" face. It feels great coming back and watching these videos after the album has been out for a couple months now, and I have to say KEEP ALEX, he is what makes you guys you again!

[@MetalhedDT]

Wish this was longer. I've always been a fan of Trivium and now I'm a fan of Alex, album is gonna slay!

[@dreib778]

You can definitely feel he's a humble guy, that just happens to be an amazing drum player.

[@ghangster15]

The camera guy really likes Matts nose

[@AttilaThebung]

I mean its a cute nose

[@tientje98]

the sin and the sentence is definitely my favourite album, and 40% of the reason is the drumming, so tight and fits everywhere

[@dustinmock8734]

Alex is exactly what trivium has needed. He's an amazing drummer, and a phenomenal individual.

[@boywomack]

Alex is phenomenal. This is honestly the first trivium record I love front to back,and I credit to his playing. I took a few lessons with him a few years ago,and he's an absolute monster player.

[@Kalixin1992]

I can't get enough of these types of videos.

[@YourAnimeOtaku]

Alex has amazing talent. He understands trivium and even beyond what it should be and its taking it to a whole new level. Every other drummer in Trivium in the past had great history and skill levels, but personally, i would definately keep alex due to his skill level, understanding, easily able to do a trivium song in 1 to 2 takes, able to play 15 songs in a week, he is amazing. He even planned on what type of beats he wanted to do without hesitation for their songs. He thought ahead and he is really outstanding. Keep him in and make trivium better. I cant wait for the new album. #thesinandthesentence2017

[@MisterBolticus]

This is really starting to feel like the best time to be a Trivium fan since Shogun, everything about this album has my excitement levels through the roof... Especially Alex, finally a drummer that has the technicality and measure on par if not superior to Travis, able to compliment everyone else's musicianship perfectly. And Matt, stay safe out there in Florida dude! \../

[@prestonspicer]

It suddenly makes so much sense. They want a drummer who shares their vision of the band and that has the grit to make it happen. As a fan, it's been rough to see them have so much trouble, but it seems to be leading in the right direction. Hats off to the band, and I can't wait to hear the new record.

[@DrJimbo-wm2qt]

Alex is a master! I love Trivium's music and I listened and enjoyed every album! Even so, first time I heard The sin and the sentence, i got shocked at the very first seconds because of the drumming! really hope they''ll keep alex! See you in november guys! big love from montreal Canada!

[@hondansx1000]

what a beast of a drummer Alex seems to be...hope he stays around to make it all worth while

[@takeshelter5313]

Trivium doing what they do best. Love these guys can't wait to see em in November!

[@williamrobbs]

1:02 Matt standing like Darth Vader in the background LOL

[@andreasodell]

I love how corey and matt just standing there in the begining and looks like 2 beasts

[@peter6928]

1 take is insanity in light of how difficult those drum parts are, wow!!

[@hewhomustnotbenamed2470]

The studio sessions already sound legit, excited for this!

[@mjnation7876]

I bought The Sin And The Sentence Boxset + T-Shirt on Trivium's website. I am so pumped for new music from Trivium. DO NOT GET RID OF ALEX BENT.

[@Kirisutekarl]

Congrats on the success in Trivium Alex! Glad to see things are going well!

[@MrDrummer201]

I can't wait for the new album! And those riffs they've been teasing throughout the video sound awesome!! Can't wait!

[@sandyrizkipangestu]

this man can bring the new fresh air from trivium and mak the band out of the box~~

[@agent47bucuk48]

This guy is not a drummer. THIS GUY IS A BIG WILD BEAST.

[@karljonson3287]

I'm so excited for this new album.

[@amandaross9743]

I seriously cannot wait for the new album omfg

[@bankgeniusprompongsri4592]

Best drummer for Trivium ever ... Epic !!

[@xanniieeyy]

KEEP THIS DRUMMER

[@swiat_wg_igora]

Btw Travis was from the beginning of Trivium as well. Even before Matt, not to even mention Corey and Paolo that joined after ETI. Just sayin'

[@daoyang6055]

Pan Igor Yeah fun fact, Matt did all the solos to ETI. Mainly because Corey hadn't join yet.

[@moheuropeanassult]

Matt did all the guitar on that album.

[@metalpuppet5798]

Its not about who was there first. Its about who is the creative mind of Trivium right NOW. And thats clearly Matt, Corey and Paolo since they are the ones writing the songs. They also need to be the ones calling the shots. They have the vision. This vision cant be disturbed by a drummer whos ego is too big.

[@IndieActFilms]

No offence I've never heard of this drummer... but dam.... he is so good! About 15 seconds into the sin and I was mind blown... I haven't heard a drummer like him before. Perfect fit.

[@sickjoystick6]

Yhea i love dis people because they look like they where my group of friends, just like people that exactly share youre aspirations, lifestyle, and ways of seeing life. Matt and Alex just changed my hole life, they make me be who i am a little bit more

[@MrShnoobtastic]

This new drummer is amazing man can't wait to see you in ATL

[@nicopillay4059]

Alex is as good on the drums as everyone else is on their instruments. That's why he can play technically but with that natural feel.

[@metalstyler95]

This new album will kick ass!!

[@TonyNguyenFR]

Drummers have got it rough man. Next to vocals, I would say that it is the most criticized aspect of metal music. People expect them to be perfect live. I'm not a drummer, but it sure seems hard. Good on you Alex. You're a beast dude.

[@ceasze5072]

I absolutely love Alex’s drums (mainly symbol play) in, namely, The Defiant, Sickness unto you, and the rest of Sin. I really hope he stays

[@themadhatter444]

I feel like most people haven't got a clue on what it takes to hold a band together and jump the gun on the drummer hate far too easily. Getting through a record with 4 creative minds must be an impossible task let alone touring internationally with an equally aggressive schedule. Matt, Paolo, and Corey obviously get along creatively and to shoehorn somebody into a situation where there's already an immense catalog of music (and chemistry) is probably insurmountable. We agree that Alex is amazing and we'd love him to stay but I wish I could watch videos like this one and share the hype instead of have to wade through comments of fifteen year olds that have never made a relationship work in the first place give "bulletproof advice" to a band that has grown exponentially since their inception. Anyone that has supervised people before, been in long term relationships, or done any kind of larger-scale social engagement in a professional setting understands that human chemistry is difficult and complex. We want a consistent drummer. They get it. It's complicated. Fuck.

[@pablosantanaojeda2906]

I just logged in to give you a thumbs up and cheers man, that's the way it has to be seen. People needs to stop giving hate on their decisions, cause we are not there and anyways, as you said, human chemistry is difficult and complex, it is not just a matter of who is the best technical drummer or bass player (even thought it's important) but how they connect and interact as a whole. That's why Matt refers to Trivium as Corey, Paolo and himself, they've been through everything you must fight as a band and they know each other and the fact that they work within themselves, and in words of Matt (more or less quoted) "every drummer change it's for the band survival" and that's it, we are losing a lot of things that can happen inside a band, and we are no one to hate on their decisions. Cheers guys and have a nice metal day!

[@themadhatter444]

Pablo Santana Ojeda I appreciate that, man. I totally echo your sentiments. Cheers.

[@biff9585]

Trevor Smith good to know not everyone is being a twat about it. I've been playing guitar for roughly 15 years. Gone through a few bands. I've lost members, and still can't say I feel for them. I will never know what it's like from a professional standpoint. It's so much different from a group of guys being in a band just for the fuck of it. This is their career

[@lilshishkebab1526]

Amen. Some intelligence in the comment section.

[@jaime_abad]

The new drummer is a beast!!mind blowing! Those blast beats are fire!

[@ghanimerciles1029]

very good choice guys we are waiting the ALbum here in Algeria yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

[@jonballin3032]

Alex is sick and adds the boom to the band!! Can't wait for the new album and hopefully he will be permanent!!

[@charldaughter]

The new drummer's like...a death metal version of shia labeouf

[@utkudagli]

This drummer is awesome i hope he will stay in the band

[@edwardsasis7851]

Don't you ever kick this drummer out ever!!!! this man is a beast!!!

[@CODFAN307]

God, i cant wait for the full release of the album!

[@Idontknowone1able]

Drums are killer for this. They really make the mood for the music. Alex plays fast and thats good if we want old/good new trivium

[@BurnTheNuance]

Alex has been an amazing drummer since the early days back when he first started getting around in the scene. Used to be in a few tech bands, and Sick drummer has some cool videos of him when he was younger. Trying to think of the band. Don't feel like googling but I think it was Arkaik.

[@guitarist4life00]

STOKED FOR THIS ALBUM

[@skinchen]

Talking about it sounds like a machine. Alex is a gawd damn machine! You can't stop the Machine!

[@vellayah]

This album promises so fucking much, can't wait!

[@Fr3akymet4l]

Everything you hear in this video sounds really Shogun-ish! I like it!

[@dillonwong3646]

This man is insane all around but his hihat work is a whole other level my goddddd

[@GarrettLoganGriffin]

That fuckin' dude is a beast on drums, holy shit. This album is gonna kill.

[@Nutkungz]

2:52 they make this album on JUN 8 2021 and come back in time to release it in 2017. time-travel existed

[@rockandmetalnewz]

Alex is a beast he is sooo good. Wow... speechless \m/

[@romankovar692]

i think this will be first album which i will buy... so hyped !!!

[@martyjaay]

Alex is an animal behind the kit! Looking forward to more studio clips and the record \M/

[@Lol-h1g7o]

Alex is the best thing that has happened to Trivium since Travis.

[@ThallFather]

"OK, sure." - Alex Bent 2017

[@inexenomine]

this guy is a beast :D

[@CrystalClarityy]

That track at the end had a real thrashy vibe! Keen!

[@kaiserbach1231]

great drummer, I hope the new album sounds nice, like the first single.

[@karterestill]

Anyone else come back 6 years later to see all the comments hoping Alex will still be in the band?😂 LONG LIVE THE 🐷🤘🏻 He IS Trivium's Drummer!!!

[@ignazrede5485]

Beast in the drums. They should never let him go

[@realfrankrubio]

So nice guys!!! I personally liked this album a lot

[@lesovichokpleymo741]

Great one! From Russia with love !

[@amigosXcorrespondenc]

This album gonna be amazing.

[@ddcarpenter1790]

Cant wait for the new album

[@savanahbryant625]

Alex seems down to earth and fucking jams. I hope to see this work out and he stays he's an excellent addition

[@cbmetalgod88]

I keep hearing little bits of other songs in this video and I really really want to hear more because they sound so god damn heavy and kick ass. October is too far away man.

[@MundoMatt]

Es una bestia el baterista, realmente es la base rítmica que Trivium requiere

[@LostInReverence]

Matt, Corey, Paolo, and Alex are Trivium. While he wasn't part of Trivium from the beginning, Alex brought a new kind of energy to the band and it shows in "The Sin and the Sentence". I have a feeling that he's going to be their drummer for quite some time.

[@mr.sidecomments9278]

quite some time? lol I hope he stays like "forever"

[@LostInReverence]

Mr. Side Comments I agree 100% and feel the same.