TRIVIUM - RIFF EVOLUTION (2022) Riffs From Every Album Since 2003 (Ember to Inferno)

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  • Опубліковано 13 січ 2022
  • One of the biggest acts to emerge from the American metal scene in the 2000s, Trivium is a metal band's metal band with plenty of exciting riffs and guitar work. Since the release of their first album Ember to Inferno in 2003 (at which time lead singer and guitarist Matt Heafy was only 17 years old), they have been incredibly consistent, releasing 10 albums in 18 years. Here is a compilation of riffs from each album to show their evolution - which era is your favorite?
    Tunings Used:
    1. Fugue - E Standard
    2. Drowned and Torn Asunder - Drop D
    3. Detonation - E Standard
    4. Kirisute Gomen - B Standard
    5. Black - Drop C#
    6. At the End of this War - Drop C#
    7. Until the World Goes Cold - A# Standard
    8. Beyond Oblivion - A# Standard
    9. The Defiant - Drop C#
    10. In the Court of the Dragon - A# Standard
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 263

  • @aserpentshandofficial
    @aserpentshandofficial 2 роки тому +295

    I love the fact you picked songs that aren’t the popular ones from the records cause they have such amazing songs that are overshadowed

    • @jasont1234
      @jasont1234 2 роки тому +8

      well he did put until the world goes cold there but everything else yessir

    • @myDADisTOUGH
      @myDADisTOUGH 2 роки тому

      @@jasont1234 Wasn't detonation a single for the crusade as well?

    • @The73rdSecret
      @The73rdSecret 2 роки тому +2

      I guess Kirisute Gomen is a single of Shogun

    • @nonesoherpetological8974
      @nonesoherpetological8974 2 роки тому +1

      It shows he listens to Trivium hella.

    • @atvena
      @atvena 2 роки тому +4

      @@The73rdSecret Kiristue gomen was the opening track but never a single only down from the sky and throes of perdition were from shogun

  • @football42241
    @football42241 2 роки тому +55

    Old trivium riffs had the perfect blend of melody/aggression

    • @slayerindisguise
      @slayerindisguise Рік тому +6

      because they were influenced by In Flames

    • @raiden3295
      @raiden3295 Рік тому +6

      @@slayerindisguise and Metallica

  • @69skatermike
    @69skatermike Рік тому +26

    The crusade is an underrated masterpiece

  • @nanangadiw
    @nanangadiw 2 роки тому +214

    This band is the best metalcore and most stable guitar riffs characteristic

    • @thelittleowl1
      @thelittleowl1 2 роки тому +15

      I wouldn’t really say they are metalcore anymore. More thrash mixed with heavy metal then anything else.

    • @SuperPyrusMaster
      @SuperPyrusMaster 2 роки тому +20

      @@thelittleowl1 nah brother they're still as metalcore as it gets

    • @thelittleowl1
      @thelittleowl1 2 роки тому +6

      @@SuperPyrusMaster their last 5 albums are not metalcore. Metalcore influenced thrash and heavy metal at most.

    • @SuperPyrusMaster
      @SuperPyrusMaster 2 роки тому +7

      @@thelittleowl1 heavy metal 💀 whatever you say

    • @thelittleowl1
      @thelittleowl1 2 роки тому +6

      @@SuperPyrusMaster I would say that they are really lacking in metalcore elements now. Heavy metal is the best word to describe them. NWOAHM is also appropriate. Not dissing them, I love the band.

  • @totalityismentality7472
    @totalityismentality7472 2 роки тому +131

    Personally I believe trvium has never made a bad album

    • @ashking8759
      @ashking8759 2 роки тому +4

      I will second that statement \m/

    • @nonesoherpetological8974
      @nonesoherpetological8974 2 роки тому +14

      If Vengeance Falls didn't exist, I'd agree.

    • @reedbois7012
      @reedbois7012 2 роки тому +8

      @@nonesoherpetological8974 I’d say that for silence in the snow I actually kinda liked vengeance.

    • @danlagerev9239
      @danlagerev9239 2 роки тому +1

      Like any good band, they have like 1-3 good songs in an album. That's great.

    • @dache.henrylee
      @dache.henrylee 2 роки тому +3

      The Crusade is mediocre in my opinion
      Shogun is my all time favourite

  • @AnimeAjay
    @AnimeAjay 2 роки тому +29

    This video made me feel ancient. I remember every one of these albums releasing 😭 what a band

  • @jacobnussbaum53
    @jacobnussbaum53 2 роки тому +18

    It was 2019 - I heard Pillars of Serpents for the very first time on Pandora radio. Needless to say I immediately went through all of Trivium’s discography. Good stuff man - thank you for this!

  • @Buddymcclure
    @Buddymcclure 2 роки тому +20

    From Ember To Inferno is such an incredible album, gonna have to listen to it again!

  • @CHOEYGMUSIC
    @CHOEYGMUSIC 2 роки тому +118

    So many insane riffs... probably the bests riffs overall from any band (my opinion). You rocked these brother! Respect!

    • @ThomasHogue
      @ThomasHogue  2 роки тому +8

      Hell yeah! Thank you

    • @luukhoogland1431
      @luukhoogland1431 2 роки тому +11

      Trivium and Lamb of God are huge riff machines delivering great albums showing that sound can evolve while still staying heavy as ever.

    • @declanbarhu7457
      @declanbarhu7457 2 роки тому +3

      @@luukhoogland1431 Opeth can put 20 riffs in 1 song.

    • @DarrenHeywood
      @DarrenHeywood 2 роки тому +1

      @@declanbarhu7457 true, but they also have the advantage of long songs. Gives them more time to squeeze in those epic riffs. 😂

    • @xRhychux
      @xRhychux 2 роки тому +1

      My favorite riffs come from Marc Okubo of VoM but Trivium riffs have always been so solid

  • @RG049
    @RG049 2 роки тому +87

    Please do a video like this one for Alter Bridge. Mark Tremonti is a riff machine.

    • @alexanderh2715
      @alexanderh2715 2 роки тому +3

      Alter Bridge - Still Remains at the 2:40 min mark always gets me :D so good. Saw them live for the blackbird tour and later ab III tour and both concerts were so good. Starting with come to life guarantees attention from the first second onwards :D

    • @RG049
      @RG049 2 роки тому +4

      @@alexanderh2715 Totally agree brother. That riff always gets me too. He has a sick right hand and he has written many amazing galloping-like metal riffs (including his solo band). Can't ignore his awesome fingerpicking riffs too. He's easily one of the best guitarists of 2000s.

    • @KT559
      @KT559 2 роки тому +1

      He could honestly do a whole hour-long or longer video on all of Mark's work from Creed, AB, and Tremonti.

  • @Leoprates
    @Leoprates 2 роки тому +22

    Loved that you didn't chose all common songs! Great video!

  • @nicholaslandolt8912
    @nicholaslandolt8912 2 роки тому +14

    Hell yea!! Been waiting for this one!! Trivium is the reason I started playing!

    • @nativewarrior5052
      @nativewarrior5052 Рік тому +2

      Like Light To The Flies was one of the first heavy riffs I learned.

  • @praveerk8652
    @praveerk8652 2 роки тому +9

    Damn Detonation is so underrated.

  • @Pablorock3
    @Pablorock3 2 роки тому +7

    Trivium riffs are from out of this universe

  • @NickRiffs
    @NickRiffs 2 роки тому +5

    One of the best bands out there. They always put out great music.

  • @ThePlatDragon
    @ThePlatDragon 2 роки тому +1

    Here I go back through the discography again!

  • @jackcarver1000
    @jackcarver1000 2 роки тому +2

    Such an amazing and versatile band. I remember their august 2017 show. Finally got to experience one of my favourite songs, Kirisute Gomen, live. They also played TSATS before the album release, epic show

  • @The73rdSecret
    @The73rdSecret 2 роки тому +2

    Fugue is a blast of a song! Ember to Inferno and Ascendancy are my fav Trivium albums

  • @alextheory21
    @alextheory21 2 роки тому +6

    Very nice work, Trivium was my introduction into Metal!

  • @callummorgan3059
    @callummorgan3059 2 роки тому +3

    That seven string is absolutely gorgeous

  • @mattreynierberger7529
    @mattreynierberger7529 2 роки тому +2

    Down strokes and galops rules ! This right hand is on fire ! Awesome video as always well done dude !

  • @KimiiiRaikkonen
    @KimiiiRaikkonen 2 роки тому +2

    I love how you nailed the Fugue better than trivium itself. The sound quality here is so much better. Great work Thomas!

  • @ZachMayfield
    @ZachMayfield 2 роки тому

    such a good video idea, nice work d00d!

  • @scottishbawbag315
    @scottishbawbag315 9 місяців тому

    really good to hear the riffs without vocals. not so easy to learn while matt/corey are screaming along.
    cheers for this bud

  • @drew648
    @drew648 2 роки тому +1

    Holy fuck what is this production value! You picked amazing songs. Your lighting is on point, and the tone is amazing. Keep up the good work!

  • @Jacob_Elwood
    @Jacob_Elwood 2 роки тому +1

    One of the best bands in metal. Long live Trivium, and great video, dude!

  • @k2h873
    @k2h873 2 роки тому +1

    I looked at the thumbnail thinking you're Ola Englund 😂 anyways great video dude

  • @kusanagisteve7166
    @kusanagisteve7166 2 роки тому +2

    Trivium rythm riffs are insane and way harder than their solos 🙌🏾🙌🏾

  • @andreasodell
    @andreasodell 2 роки тому

    I want to thank you for making me listen on trivium again
    It’s been a while

  • @guitarist4life00
    @guitarist4life00 2 роки тому

    My favorite band. Great work man!

  • @rickbrunet2559
    @rickbrunet2559 2 роки тому +2

    Awesome job man! Trivium is such a great band!!!!!!

  • @TheTpointer
    @TheTpointer 2 роки тому

    could listen to your covers endlessly

  • @user-dm5ne1mn6k
    @user-dm5ne1mn6k 2 роки тому +6

    Огромное спасибо что сделал эволюцию риффов Trivium!
    Thank you so much for making Trivium riff evolution!

  • @jonathanchandlermusic1402
    @jonathanchandlermusic1402 2 роки тому

    Damn, this gave me goosebumps, I’m gonna have to listen to the whole discography now lol we’ll done mate 🔥🔥

  • @MHNK77
    @MHNK77 2 роки тому

    That tone tho! Amazing guitars and great riff selection! Great great video!

  • @markymarkeaton
    @markymarkeaton 2 роки тому +1

    Instant sub, that was really fun to watch the bands progression and you’re an awesome guitarist

  • @ssmetalrulz
    @ssmetalrulz 2 роки тому +1

    This was awesome to watch ! Great playing and great tone brother !

  • @bryansosias8029
    @bryansosias8029 2 роки тому

    well done, my favorite band!!

  • @sebastiansanmartin1218
    @sebastiansanmartin1218 2 роки тому

    Great job dude👏

  • @Joao.Tomanguilla
    @Joao.Tomanguilla 2 роки тому

    Every single video you upload is a magnific work!!! You deserve more views & subs

  • @jasont1234
    @jasont1234 2 роки тому

    ABSOLUTELY BANGING MAN always been one of my favourite bands. how about some architects next

  • @soundwavebastion2087
    @soundwavebastion2087 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome!

  • @sparkle1234
    @sparkle1234 2 роки тому +1

    Well done... both Trivium, and yourself :)

  • @Nidstang_
    @Nidstang_ 2 роки тому +11

    Such an amazing band. Every album is incredible. Ember To Inferno is absolutely underrated.

  • @marcelo.bassalo
    @marcelo.bassalo 9 місяців тому +1

    That metallic LTD 7 string is a vibe.

  • @tokphys
    @tokphys 2 роки тому

    Ah, you took my favorite riff from Ascendancy!

  • @kurauza
    @kurauza 2 роки тому

    You definitely picked of the best ones♡

  • @Ryo7_7
    @Ryo7_7 2 роки тому

    Man they make me wanna get my chops every time I hear them. 🤘🏽

  • @HASHKIT
    @HASHKIT 2 роки тому +2

    Heafy is a beast 🔥

  • @ShapeshiftedCow
    @ShapeshiftedCow 2 роки тому

    I’ve long been of the opinion that they peaked at Shogun and stopped paying much attention after In Waves, but that bit from Beyond Oblivion was pretty sick and the last two songs you chose weren’t half bad either.
    Probably would never have heard those songs without watching this video. Great content, keep it up man.

  • @lukakuul5844
    @lukakuul5844 2 роки тому +1

    Awsome video :)

  • @aadarshthomasraj5018
    @aadarshthomasraj5018 2 роки тому

    Amazing video man you've just earned a sub

  • @djdanger9812
    @djdanger9812 2 роки тому

    Dude when you emerge with the Ken Sushi 7 AGHHHH!
    Ive wanted one for ever.

  • @whowastheoneguy4719
    @whowastheoneguy4719 2 роки тому

    Trivium just has riffs and catchy hooks for days. Great band!

  • @josemojicaperez4436
    @josemojicaperez4436 2 роки тому +1

    Great... I love Trivium.
    Greetings from México dude!!!

  • @siddheshpujari9140
    @siddheshpujari9140 2 роки тому

    Sadly, I can't hit as many as likes I want...... I can just flow along with these songs like in a sweet heaven.....
    Thanks much... Great selection ❤

  • @AlexeiMikhailBoleslav
    @AlexeiMikhailBoleslav 2 роки тому +1

    In my personal opinion, Trivium nailed what "their" sound was on In Waves. Nobody else sounded like that at the time, and whether you liked them or hated them, you had to respect them. They were absolute giants in the industry at the time as well

  • @luke1000005lwb
    @luke1000005lwb 2 роки тому

    That was fun

  • @robmoon3061
    @robmoon3061 2 роки тому

    Playing was clean as fuck! My favorite two albums are court of the dragon and shogun. Thanks for doing this!

  • @MrGiuliom
    @MrGiuliom 2 роки тому +3

    Oh god that Kirisute Gomen middle section…

    • @dakotacavnar9776
      @dakotacavnar9776 2 роки тому

      The first time I heard that song.. When ever im going to a concert and were 10 minutes away that comes on! Off that album im torn between 3 songs. That one, torn between Scylla and Charbdis, or Into the Mouth Of Hell. Granted I learned Into the mouth of Hell. I love that song so much!

  • @guillermogarcia6229
    @guillermogarcia6229 Рік тому

    What the dead men say was good af, my personal favourite

  • @bigboi8203
    @bigboi8203 2 роки тому +2

    You should do an ERRA riff evolution. Their riffs have changed a lot over the years

  • @thelittleowl1
    @thelittleowl1 2 роки тому +1

    Another top tier video! Defo do a then vs now video on underoath btw. Their new album is their best so far!

  • @Lieutenant_Dude
    @Lieutenant_Dude 14 днів тому

    Kirisute Gomen still goes harder than all of their other songs.

  • @summitgym82
    @summitgym82 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video! Gojira would be a great one for an evolution video too

    • @ThomasHogue
      @ThomasHogue  2 роки тому

      Cool idea! I thought about using them for a then vs. now too

  • @luukhoogland1431
    @luukhoogland1431 2 роки тому

    Great video again! Can you do a video in which you show your guitars? I always really like the ones you use

    • @ThomasHogue
      @ThomasHogue  2 роки тому

      Cool idea! Have to practice my talking on camera lol

  • @iansweeney3831
    @iansweeney3831 2 роки тому

    Sweet!

  • @jordank2028
    @jordank2028 2 роки тому +8

    ITCOTD album was so refreshing from all that who can have the most breakdowns in their song type stuff you hear lately.

    • @Mavvyd96
      @Mavvyd96 2 роки тому

      Breakdowns are still very appreciated from me but yeah I get you.

    • @whyisyes3957
      @whyisyes3957 Рік тому

      @@Mavvyd96 The problem is when they have no substance other than just slowing down the song with a few open notes

  • @rafaelamantino5176
    @rafaelamantino5176 Рік тому

    Trivium always heavy!

  • @nathanielhickman9451
    @nathanielhickman9451 2 роки тому +1

    Crusade really had some of the best riffs!

  • @mustbewasabi
    @mustbewasabi 2 роки тому +1

    nice video!
    best riffs are on ascendancy and shogun

  • @ansotov
    @ansotov 2 роки тому

    The best sound!

  • @creatorhandl
    @creatorhandl 6 місяців тому

    Dude did his homework on this

  • @metallicaguy123
    @metallicaguy123 2 роки тому

    Ahh! The joys of how I used to play like this when I was around 14. I used to lock myself in the room for hours to get at this level so early

  • @atvena
    @atvena 2 роки тому

    Gee some real deep cut choice of songs

  • @SlyHikari03
    @SlyHikari03 Рік тому

    Ember to inferno, Crusade and Shogun are my favorites.
    Solid Albums right there.

  • @nightslayer23
    @nightslayer23 2 роки тому +1

    even tho i dont listing to them alot i like that trivium keeps the kinda oldschool ish metalcore genre and not switching to the new metalcore so a headbang to them

  • @alexanderh2715
    @alexanderh2715 2 роки тому

    Nice

  • @BobRocksGuitar
    @BobRocksGuitar 2 роки тому +15

    I know it may be a bit of a challenge but you should definitely do a Rings of Saturn album evolution \m/

    • @ThomasHogue
      @ThomasHogue  2 роки тому +17

      Maybe, if I'm feeling particularly masochistic one week lol

    • @BobRocksGuitar
      @BobRocksGuitar 2 роки тому +1

      @@ThomasHogue Ha ha xD i get it dude \m/

  • @suicidewhitechapel23
    @suicidewhitechapel23 2 роки тому +2

    Hi thomas greats from mexico

  • @ursan2267
    @ursan2267 2 роки тому

    Very nice! What model is that LTD, man?

  • @niklasbreuer3071
    @niklasbreuer3071 Рік тому

    Im so happy i bought shogun&in waves albums they are the best for ne by far !

  • @MetalSupplySite
    @MetalSupplySite 2 роки тому

    The lighting and production in your videos is awesome. What camera and lighting rig do you use??

    • @ThomasHogue
      @ThomasHogue  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks! I’ve got a Sony 6600. And for lights I use a white light soft box from the front and then just the led tubes behind the couch

  • @adlerdefender8067
    @adlerdefender8067 2 роки тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @MASTEROFPUPPETS238
    @MASTEROFPUPPETS238 2 роки тому

    We would be really good music buddies from the songs you’ve picked.

  • @emilsn91
    @emilsn91 2 роки тому

    Listening to these ten 10 songs in this way gave me the feeling that their riffs did not change much until around The Sin & The Sentence. But from there until now sounds different and better imo. Interesting listen. 👍

  • @vargagabor1318
    @vargagabor1318 2 роки тому

    Hello! The video is great, you're good! I have a question! Which model is the seven-string gray LTD? I haven't seen it yet and they really do!

  • @thekingofstillwater5890
    @thekingofstillwater5890 2 роки тому +1

    Can you please do a video like this for Annihilator next? They have plenty of exciting riffs and exelent guitar work, and released nothing but amazing albums over 33 years. Jeff Waters is a mad damn riff machine

  • @xilvaer
    @xilvaer 2 роки тому +1

    I Love trivium

  • @YUSHKOV_NIKITA
    @YUSHKOV_NIKITA 2 роки тому +1

    Мощьно, спасибо за отличные рифы)

  • @charlesrocks
    @charlesrocks 2 роки тому

    I Fucking love Trivium

  • @anonymous-fq8kl
    @anonymous-fq8kl 2 роки тому

    An actual god

  • @Jgambina91
    @Jgambina91 2 роки тому

    I've see that couch somewhere before...I just can't seem to put my finger in it...

  • @pinkly4532
    @pinkly4532 2 роки тому +1

    YOU DID IT. DETONATION 🤟🤟🤟

    • @ThomasHogue
      @ThomasHogue  2 роки тому +1

      Was definitely thinking about your comment when I was picking 🤣

    • @pinkly4532
      @pinkly4532 2 роки тому

      @@ThomasHogue I'm honored!!! lol. awesome I love it

  • @michael71796
    @michael71796 2 роки тому

    Trivium is definitely an S tier band

  • @KhaosKontroller
    @KhaosKontroller 2 роки тому +11

    How would y'all rank each album?
    My ranking is:
    1. Shogun
    2. In The Court of the Dragon
    3. Ascendancy
    4. In Waves
    5. What the Dead Men Say
    6. The Sin and the Sentence
    7. The Crusade
    8. Vengeance Falls
    9. Ember to Inferno
    10. Silence in the Snow
    Really, the bottom 2 are the only duds for me.

    • @ryzyble
      @ryzyble 2 роки тому +6

      Personally I would say:
      1. Ascendancy
      2. In Waves
      3. Ember to Inferno
      4. Shogun
      5. The Sin and the Sentence
      6. Vengeance Falls
      7. In the Court of the Dragon
      8. What the Dead Men Say
      9. Silence in the Snow
      10. The Crusade
      For some reason I just didn't enjoy The Crusade very much at all, aside from Tread the Floods and Becoming the Dragon.

    • @Jstan62
      @Jstan62 2 роки тому +2

      1. Shogun
      2. Sin and the Sentance
      3. Ascendancy
      4. Crusade
      5.What the Dead Men Say
      6. In Waves
      7. In The Court of the Dragon
      8. Silence in the Snow
      9. Ember to Inferno
      10. Vengeance Falls

    • @ceratedraptor6299
      @ceratedraptor6299 2 роки тому +1

      10. The Crusade
      9. What The Dead Men Say
      8. Silence In The Snow
      7. Ember To Inferno
      6. In The Court Of The Dragon
      5. The Sin and the Sentence
      4. Vengeance Falls
      3. Ascendancy
      2. In Waves
      1. Shogun

    • @fullswingin
      @fullswingin 2 роки тому +3

      The only crime is you put Ember so low!! Mine would be:
      1. Shogun
      2. Ascendancy
      3. ITCOTD
      4. Ember to Inferno
      5. The Crusade
      6. In Waves
      7. Vengeance Falls
      8. The Sin and the Sentence
      9. Silence in the Snow
      10. What the Dead Men Say

    • @ceratedraptor6299
      @ceratedraptor6299 2 роки тому +2

      Y’all are sleeping on Vengeance Falls 🤦‍♂️

  • @JohnnyTheNiceGuy
    @JohnnyTheNiceGuy 2 роки тому +1

    Avenged Sevenfold also had a very abrupt change of style, it would be interesting to see it in a video like this

  • @danskFF
    @danskFF 2 роки тому

    Next //// the devil wears prada riffs evolution💪🐺

  • @thewikemeston
    @thewikemeston 2 роки тому

    Fugue ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @vector4800
    @vector4800 2 роки тому

    Kirisute Gomen - brutality!