Former Trivium drummer Alex Bent recently opened up about his final project with the band, sharing the personal challenges he endured while creating it in a statement posted on Instagram.
His remarks focused on the emotional and practical difficulties of making the EP Struck Dead while caring for his daughter amid a severe health crisis. “Thanks everyone for the kind words. This will be my last released work with Trivium. This EP (Struck Dead) has a meaningful history for me,” Bent said. “I was going between the Hangar and the hospital, day and night, to write this EP. I spent countless hours trying to perfect my parts while also splitting my time to be by my daughter Layla’s side as she fought for her life in critical condition in the NICU.”
He went on to express gratitude for his daughter’s recovery and reflected on the emotional complexity of the release following his exit from the band.
“I am so grateful she is healthy and thriving now. This is a bittersweet release as the band and I have since gone our separate ways, but I’m very proud of how it came together. I’m looking forward to whatever the future holds, and I can’t wait to get back on the road and on stage again.”
Bent’s departure signifies an important change for both him and Trivium. According to Consequence, Bent joined the band in 2016 and remained its drummer for nearly a decade, playing a vital role during one of Trivium’s most productive eras.
Throughout his time with the group, Bent contributed to three key studio albums that defined Trivium’s modern sound: The Sin and the Sentence (2017), What the Dead Men Say (2020), and In the Court of the Dragon (2021), as documented on Wikipedia. Each release marked a step forward in the band’s evolution within the metal scene.
His departure came at a pivotal time. Loudwire reported that Bent’s exit was made official in early October 2025, shortly before Trivium embarked on its North American tour. Sepultura’s Greyson Nekrutman was announced as his temporary live replacement.
The Struck Dead EP stands as Bent’s final recorded contribution to Trivium’s discography, closing out nearly ten years with the band. As Trivium continues to move forward through lineup changes, the release marks a reflective and transitional moment for both Bent and the group—a snapshot of resilience and transformation during a time of personal and artistic upheaval.
