So the wait is finally over! Its here! "In Waves" is the fifth studio album from Floridian metallers Trivium. This album has been long in the making and exciting in prospect with it being the first Trivium album to feature new drummer Nick Augusto. It has been said in many interviews with the band that Nick has revitalised the band and this album is proof of this exclamation.
Tension is built up through "Capsizing The Seas" an instrumental that leads directly into the title track "In Waves". "Inception of The End" is a must listen for any new Trivium fan as it incorporates everything the band stands for; huge melodic riffing and enormous break downs enough to get a circle pit going in your living room! The album goes from two extremes: brutally heavy on songs like "Dusk Dismantled" to hard rock on songs like "Of All These Yesterdays" and "Caustic Are The Ties That Bind" has elements of both of these! After the bands huge success on the "Ascendancy" album they wandered between different musical directions but with this line up change Augusto has brought back the flare and passion which is found on Ascendancy and has managed to keep some of the newer styles! New single "Built To Fall" is a prime example of this, it has a brilliant groove vibe as well as including some great harmonies. The album features meticulous guitar riffing from Corey Beaulieu and Matt Heafy who also fronts the band by singing and screaming as if his life depended on it. Paolo Gregoletto does his duty on the bass and as previously mentioned Nick Augusto pounds the drums!
In terms of production Colin Richardson and Martin "Ginge" Ford produced and mixed this audio assault. Everything is clear and pristine, just make sure you have a good set of speakers or headphones to enjoy it properly! The album is very diverse and there is something for every kind of metal head, if you are looking for one generic style then this is not for you. Just sit back and take in the atmosphere created by the album as it will take you on a ride and leave you feeling at the end of it "Wow where's the repeat button".
In Waves - Trivium 9/10
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