First discovered performing at a school talent contest, Japanese guitarist Matt
Heafy was invited to try out for a new band with Brad Lewter and Travis Smith.
This was the beginning of Trivium, with Heafy becoming the front man after
Lewter's departure. In 2003, they signed to German label Lifeforce and released
their debut album Ember to Inferno, full of threatening themes of tyranny,
oppression and guerrilla warfare. Guitarist Corey Beaulieu and bass player Paolo
Gregoletto joined soon after as the band's ferocious energy made them a popular
live act. Their breakthrough second ...