Overview

• Greyson Nekrutman made his live debut with Trivium at Aftershock, delivering a seven‑song set learned in roughly two days that drew public praise from Matt Heafy.
• Trivium announced Nekrutman for the Aftershock appearance and the Ascend Above The Ashes North American tour with Jinjer and Heriot running October 31 to December 14.
• Sepultura issued an official statement confirming Nekrutman remains in its lineup and will rejoin the band in 2026 for its planned farewell run.
• Bassist Paolo Gregoletto said the split with nine‑year drummer Alex Bent ended on good terms and that Nekrutman can cover the band’s 2025 commitments without schedule conflicts.
• Trivium plans to focus on a new album in early 2026 and will evaluate long‑term drumming options after the tour, with the Struck Dead EP set for release on October 31.