Trivium is making waves with the release of their latest album, Crown In The Grave, and frontman Matt Heafy is sharing the intense journey that led to its creation. After a successful streak of albums and a celebrated tour for their breakthrough release, Ascendancy, Heafy found himself grappling with mental health issues and physical injuries that took a toll on his well-being.
Heafy describes his experience as a struggle reminiscent of a superhero story, likening his challenges to Batman’s battle against Bane in The Dark Knight Rises. He faced serious injuries, including herniated discs and torn muscles, which compounded his mental health struggles. “It was a tough year, but it pushed me to create something real and raw,” he reflects.
In addition to Trivium’s revelations, the latest issue of Metal Hammer celebrates the 10th anniversary of Sleep Token, showcasing their unique visual style through vibrant photography. Fans can also find a special variant cover featuring the band’s enigmatic frontman, Vessel, available at Tesco.
The magazine also covers Metallica’s highly anticipated residency at the Sphere in Las Vegas, capturing the excitement of opening night. Other highlights include interviews with Hatebreed’s Jamey Jasta and Polyphia’s Tim Henson, who discusses the evolution of metal.
New projects are also in the spotlight, with Alissa White-Gluz introducing her new band, Blue Medusa, and Japanese ragga-metal band SiM expressing their ambitions to dominate the global music scene. The issue is packed with features on various artists, ensuring that metal fans have plenty to explore.
For those eager to dive into the latest in metal, the new issue of Metal Hammer is available now, both in stores and online for home delivery.
