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Photo: Alex Rüdinger / Instagram   TRIVIUM has officially welcomed Alex Rüdinger (formerly of WHITECHAPEL) as their new drummer after parting ways with longtime member Alex Bent earlier this month.  Rüdinger shared his excitement on social media, calling the opportunity “a second chance at something that I always wanted.”  He explained that nearly ten years ago, he was offered a spot in TRIVIUM but chose to stay with his then-new band GOOD TIGER, a decision he later came to regret.  Photo: Alex Rüdinger / Instagram After hearing about Bent’s exit, Rüdinger immediately reached out and was invited to join.  He thanked Matt Heafy, Corey Beaulieu, and Paolo Gregoletto for trusting him and said he’s ready to perform songs he’s been learning for the band’s fall 2025 North American tour.  Heafy commented on Rüdinger’s post, saying, “It took us a decade — but we’re finally making music together.”  Rüdinger will also take part in writing TRIVIUM’s next studio a...

Photo: Matt Heafy / Instagram   TRIVIUM’s Matt Heafy has spoken out about the early end of “The Poisoned Ascendancy” tour with Bullet For My Valentine. The two bands started the run earlier this year to honor the 20th anniversaries of “Ascendancy” and “The Poison.” Plans were made for a full world tour, but things stopped after just three months. TRIVIUM bassist Paolo Gregoletto said Bullet singer Matt Tuck pulled out, adding that he was the only decision maker for the band. Photo: Matt Heafy / Instagram   Bullet later shared a statement saying they respect TRIVIUM but wanted to focus on making a new album instead. In a new interview, Heafy said TRIVIUM wanted to keep going but their “dance partner dropped off.” He confirmed TRIVIUM will now push ahead with their own “Ascend Above The Ashes” tour this fall with Jinjer and Heriot. The band also has a new EP, “Struck Dead,” coming in October and plans to play songs from across their career. Read Next: Lola Young Cancels Second S...