Overview
- The band announced on Oct. 24 that the ex-Whitechapel drummer will start behind the kit next week for the North American run with Jinjer and Heriot.
- Rüdinger will take part in writing sessions for Trivium's next record, though the band has not specified any permanent lineup decision.
- Greyson Nekrutman handled the Aftershock festival set but cannot continue due to scheduling conflicts related to his role in Sepultura.
- Rüdinger said he has transcribed more than 14 songs and is drilling the material in preparation for the dates.
- The tour opens Oct. 31 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, as Trivium also readies the Struck Dead EP for Oct. 31 on Roadrunner.