Simon Rushworth
After a successful stint with his adopted band across America, drummer Nick Augusto has won one of the hottest seats in metal for good.
A more than useful stand-in on the US leg of Trivium’s Into The Mouth Of Hell We Tour trek, the skinsman appears on new track Shattering The Skies Above.
And singer Matt Heafy today confirmed Augusto has replaced Travis Smith for good. “We’re really happy to have our good friend and fellow Floridian Nick Augusto join the Trivium family,” he said.
“Nick’s drumming is very technical and diverse and he brings a real intense energy to the band and we can’t wait for everyone to hear the new song, Shattering The Skies Above, that we just recorded with Nick.
“I think it’s the best Trivium recording we’ve ever done. It’s raw, full of energy, and I think Nick’s drumming really pushed us to a new level.”
Trivium’s UK tour dates – with special guests Chimaira, Whitechapel, and Rise To Remain – are as follows:
Fri 5th Mar – CARDIFF University
Sat 6th Mar – NOTTINGHAM Rock City
Sun 7th Mar – STOKE Victoria Hall
Mon 8th Mar – LEEDS Met Uni
Wed 10th Mar – NEWCASTLE Academy
Thu 11th Mar – INVERNESS Ironworks
Fri 12th Mar – GLASGOW Barrowlands
Sat 13th Mar – MANCHESTER Academy
Sun 14th Mar – NORWICH UEA
Tue 16th Mar – PORTSMOUTH Pyramid Centre
Wed 17th Mar – LONDON Koko
Thu 18th Mar – LONDON Koko
Sat 20th Mar – OXFORD Academy
Mon 22nd Mar – FOLKESTONE Leas Cliff Hall
Tue 23rd Mar – WOLVERHAMPTON Wulfrun Hall
Wed 24th Mar – BRISTOL Academy