Trivium bassist Paolo Gregoletto recently opened up about the band\u2019s split with longtime drummer Alex Bent. He shared his thoughts on the significant chapter in the band\u2019s history in an interview with Thunder Underground.<\/p>\n
Gregoletto emphasized that the band doesn\u2019t expect fans to simply move on from Bent\u2019s departure. He acknowledged the drummer\u2019s substantial contribution to Trivium\u2019s legacy.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t feel like I want fans to be, like, \u2018Hey, okay, we\u2019re over it. We expect you to be over it,\u2019 kind of thing,\u201d he said. \u201cI\u2019m, like, no. I\u2019m, like, we made a lot of great music and there\u2019s a lot of history between us.\u201d<\/p>\n
The bassist reflected on Bent\u2019s tenure with the band and the quality of work they produced together.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was almost in the band as long as Travis [Smith, former Trivium drummer] was and almost made as many albums, I believe,\u201d Gregoletto continued. \u201cSo that\u2019s a pretty big chunk of our history right there. And I think \u2018The Sin And The Sentence\u2019, of the stuff we all did together, is maybe one of my favorite records we\u2019ve done. And I think the [upcoming] EP [\u2018Struck Dead\u2019], too \u2014 if that\u2019s the end of the chapter, I\u2019m, like, that\u2019s a great ending right there, \u2019cause I think it\u2019s a very, very cool EP.\u201d<\/p>\n
He expressed pride in the body of work created during Bent\u2019s time with the band.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd I can say without a doubt, I feel that the albums and EP has been an incredible run,\u201d he said. \u201cI don\u2019t feel we had a real weak point. I can\u2019t say that\u2019s something I feel like for our whole career. So I\u2019m, like, I feel very proud of that. It was a lot of effort and work and everyone\u2019s part.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gregoletto stressed the importance of taking time rather than rushing into a decision regarding the band\u2019s approach to finding a replacement.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve, in the past, had to make quick judgment calls, like in pressure, and I feel like that\u2019s never been the best idea,\u201d he explained. \u201cIt\u2019s better to just take a breather, let everyone kind of just deal with the news that we just dropped on them first. And then, of course, like, let\u2019s have fun on the tour.\u201d<\/p>\n
Gregoletto\u2019s comments come just days after the unexpected announcement that shook the metal community earlier this month.<\/p>\n
Louder Sound reported that Bent\u2019s departure from Trivium was announced abruptly on Friday, October 3, 2025, via both his personal Instagram and the band\u2019s social media accounts. The news came just hours before Trivium was due to perform at the Aftershock Festival in Sacramento, California. This indicated the split was both sudden and unexpected. Both Bent and the band have described the split as amicable, but neither party has publicly disclosed a specific reason for the decision.<\/p>\n
For their immediate touring needs, Trivium has enlisted Greyson Nekrutman as their touring drummer, as Metal Insider noted. Nekrutman is known for his work with Sepultura and Suicidal Tendencies. He stepped in with minimal rehearsal time and made his live debut with Trivium at Aftershock. The drummer is expected to continue with the band for their North American tour launching October 31.<\/p>\n
Trivium guitarist Corey Beaulieu confirmed to ABC Audio that the departure \u201cdefinitely was not something we were expecting.\u201d The band quickly adapted by recruiting Nekrutman for their immediate gigs.<\/p>\n
The timing of Bent\u2019s departure coincides with a significant moment for the band. Trivium is set to release their new EP titled \u201cStruck Dead\u201d on October 31, 2025, the same day their fall North American headlining tour with Jinjer and Heriot begins, as 98 KUPD confirmed. The EP represents what could be the final recorded work featuring Bent on drums. This makes Gregoletto\u2019s reflections on their collaborative output particularly poignant.<\/p>\n
Nekrutman\u2019s role is expected to be temporary as he is slated to return to Sepultura for their 2026 tour. Trivium plans to use this period to carefully evaluate potential permanent replacements. The band appears focused on maintaining stability and positivity during this transitional period while honoring the legacy of their work with Bent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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