TRIVIUM Bassist Reveals More Details About 'God Of War' Contribution

December 15, 2009

Florida metallers TRIVIUM have contributed a new song, entitled "Shattering The Skies Above", to the "God Of War Heavy Metal EP" (Extended Play) which will be included with "God of War III Ultimate Edition", an exclusive collector's pack celebrating the final installment of the award-winning franchise. The EP is described as "a heavy metal homage featuring original music inspired by 'God Of War'." Also scheduled to appear on the EP is DREAM THEATER, among other artists.

"['Shattering The Skies Above'] has been in the works for a bit, actually," TRIVIUM bassist Paolo Gregoletto tells U.K.'s Metal Hammer magazine. "The first main riff I came up with on the SLIPKNOT tour we did in the U.S. in February 2009. I was having trouble coming up with anything that followed it well. Once I heard we had the chance to be a part of the game's EP, I really wanted to give this riff a chance to be in the song. We started collaborating on the riffs, structure, and started jamming it at rehearsals."

He continues, "We are definitely planning to play it on this upcoming tour and we are excited to get it recorded and out there!

"Everyone keeps asking what it sounds like, more like 'Shogun' or 'Ascendancy', and the only way I can really describe it is as being very intense and energetic. We are also recording a cover and possibly re-doing an old song."

Developed by Sony, "God Of War III" is set in the realm of Greek mythology and is a single-player game that allows players to take on the climatic role of the ex-Spartan warrior, Kratos, as he treads through the intimidating heights of Mt. Olympus and the dark depths of hell to seek revenge on those who betrayed him. Armed with double-chained blades, Kratos must take on mythology's darkest creatures while solving intricate puzzles throughout his merciless quest to destroy Olympus.

TRIVIUM's participation in the game was revealed on October 20 during guitarist/vocalist Matt Heafy's interview with Kidd Christoff of Baltimore's 98Rock radio station.

For more information about "God of War", visit www.GodofWar.com.

TRIVIUM drummer Travis Smith sat out the second leg of the band's North American "Into The Mouth Of Hell" tour in order to take care of "some personal business" at home. Filling in on drums for the tour was South Florida's Nick Augusto, a former TRIVIUM drum tech and a member of the band MARUTA (Willowtip Records).

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