Trivium is a very important band when it comes to my love for heavy music. Growing up in the late '90s/early '00s I was into numerous genres and artists. From older bands like Metallica and Motley Crue. To newer bands of the time like Linkin Park and Limp Bizkit. But regardless, I was always a fan of heavier music. The band that opened my eyes to the world of modern metal/metalcore in the '00s was Trivium. And specifically their masterpiece "Ascendancy".
Every time I listen to this album it blows my mind. Doesn't matter if it was the first time or the last time I listened to it. I remember when I first heard it being blown away by the fact that a band somehow was able to mesh a classic thrash style like Metallica with modern, heavy screaming vocals. It felt like the old school thrash sound on steroids. And it was my gateway album to so many amazing bands and albums of the time.
Every song is flawless. The guitar work is masterful. The vocals and lyrics are exceptional. Imo it's the best metal album of the century and one of the best albums of all time.
