Trivium

In Depth

Raz on The Raz @ Download

There is a Heavy Metal pedigree afforded to Donington Racetrack that can not and will not ever be surpassed by another venue. It doesn’t matter how many metal gigs you put on or even which bands. This famous circuit is steeped in tradition of the filthiest kind. Well, forget about all of that. The fact of the matter is that Download 2006 is here, it’s happening and there’s a motherf*cking heatwave going on right above our heads. »

Trivium: rising stars

In Depth by Raziq Rauf

Trust me, there wonï¿½t ever be a ï¿½new Metallicaï¿½. Foolish as those hyperbolic claims might be, it is important not to dismiss the clear talent held by these Floridians. Trivium are worth their salt. DiS doesnï¿½t fly all the way to Florida to talk to youthfully exuberant bassist, Paolo Gregoletto. Heï¿½s only 20. Bless. »

Label Focus: Roadrunner Records

In Depth by Raziq Rauf

The year has drawn to a close and here at Drowned in Sound, we think it’s nice to reflect on what we’ve enjoyed and who has given us that enjoyment. Roadrunner Records celebrated a quarter of a century as the world’s leading independent underground metal and heavy rock record label and I love Roadrunner Records.»