TRIVIUM’s COREY BEAULIEU On Upcoming Studio Album: ‘This Is A Whole New Chapter For The Band’
Trivium guitarist Corey Beaulieu and bassist Paolo Gregoletto have discussed the band's upcoming studio album in a new interview with Czech outlet Metalshop TV, describing it as a fresh chapter for the group. The record will be Trivium's first to feature drummer Alex Rüdinger, formerly of Whitechapel, who joined last October after replacing Alex Bent, and the pair say the new material marks something of a reinvention while still sounding recognisably like the band.
The album remains without a firm release date, with the musicians pointing to record label logistics and manufacturing lead times for vinyl as factors still to be resolved, though they expect it to arrive in late 2026 or early 2027. It will follow 2021's "In The Court Of The Dragon", meaning a five-year gap that Beaulieu attributed partly to disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, contrasting with the band's earlier pattern of releasing albums roughly every two to three years. Both musicians said early listeners have reacted with surprise, and that the extra time allowed the band to focus on songwriting quality, aided by what they described as unexpectedly strong chemistry after Rüdinger's arrival.
In short
- Trivium teases new album, first with drummer Alex Rüdinger
- Release tentatively expected late 2026 or early 2027
- Follows a five-year gap since 2021's "In The Court Of The Dragon"
Explained simply
Trivium is a heavy metal band that has been releasing albums regularly for the past two decades. The group is preparing to release a new studio record, which is significant because it will be their first in five years—an unusually long gap given that they typically release albums every two to three years.
The upcoming album will feature drummer Alex Rüdinger, who joined the band in October 2025, replacing the previous drummer. The band has described this record as marking "a whole new chapter," suggesting the new drummer's arrival has influenced their creative direction and sound.
The five-year wait since the last album in 2021 was partly due to disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, though the recent drummer change also affected the timeline. The band expects to release the record in late 2026 or early 2027, with manufacturing details still being worked out.
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