Drummer Alex Bent has announced his departure from Trivium after nine years in the veteran metal act. The news comes less than a month before the band kicks off a headlining North American tour.
As of now, no replacement has been named for Bent, who joined Trivium in 2016. In a statement shared on the band’s official Facebook page, the drummer wrote the following:
“I am beyond grateful for the incredible past 9 years with Trivium — filled with unforgettable moments, music, and friendships that I’ll always carry with me. I’m so proud of every record and tour we created together, and I know Trivium will continue to dominate the world; they’ll always have my support. While this chapter has come to a close, this is by no means the end of my path as a musician. I’m excited for this new chapter, and I look forward to continuing to create, perform, and share music in new ways. Thank you to everyone who has supported me along the way. Your encouragement means the world.”
The band prefaced Bent’s statement by writing, “Trivium wishes Alex Bent success on his future endeavors as he exits the band.”
Bent, who previously was a member of Battlecross, appeared on Trivium’s last three albums: The Sin and the Sentence (2017), What the Dead Men Say (2020), and In the Court of the Dragon (2021).
