
Heafy Nearly Quit Trivium, Arch Enemy Album, Mustaine Book
Published: October 16, 2026
Duration: 9:30
Matt Heafy walked out of a Trivium recording session last year, called his wife and told her he was done with the band. He tells Metal Hammer what she said to send him back, why drummer Alex Bent left in October, and why Trivium are 'tighter live than we've ever been' ahead of Crown In The Grave on November 20. Scott on why the real headline is the one Heafy didn't say.
Also: Michael Amott says Arch Enemy are 'slowly working on a new album' with Lauren Hart, and why 'slowly' is the right word for a band...