I had high hopes for the new Trivium record, I really did. As a long time fan and someone who has always defended them against all the bs online, I can honestly say they lost their edge. And part of it was the dismissal of Travis.

Originally Posted by mbarney82

its wicked funny. they are such skilled musicians but new album isnt cutting it

Drums don't fit in at all. Nick Augusto's a good tech/deathcore drummer, but the guy does not fit in with Triviums style.

Originally Posted by mbarney82

im talking about everything pre in waves. and you are completely right

I enjoy everything pre-In Waves. Even The Crusade for what it is, took awhile, but the albums not too terrible. But to follow up a record as massive as Shogun, with the new one....it just doesn't work.