Trivium crashed the metal world in 2005, with the release of the \'Ascendancy\' album, picking up \"Best New Band\" accolades almost everywhere.

Intent on not delivering a \"part two\" with their follow-up record, 2006\'s \'The Crusade\' took a slightly different direction, with cleaner singing and more varied influences. It led to some enviable touring opportunities with bands such as Metallica and Iron Maiden.

Trivium have changed it up yet again on \'Shogun\', choosing not to record in the familiar environs of their home state of Florida.

Instead the band headed to Nashville, Tennessee to work with producer Nick Raskulinecz (Rush, Foo Fighters, Stone Sour). The result is an album that crystallizes the band\'s sound and showcases Trivium\'s finest elements. Vocalist/guitarist Matt Heafy is thrilled with the album, saying:

\"We made a cohesive, epic metal album that combines all of the ingredients of everything we feel we have ever done \'right\' musically, while adding a new direction that the music called for. We had so much fun creating this album and hope our fans feel that energy when they listen.\"