In Waves Drum Setup: Nick Augusto's Breakthrough Kit (Trivium, 2011) | MetalForge

Frequently Asked Questions

What kit does Nick Augusto use on In Waves?

On Trivium's In Waves (2011), Nick Augusto played a Pearl Reference Pure kit with maple/birch hybrid shells, configured with a 22" bass drum, two rack toms (10" and 12"), and two floor toms (14" and 16") — a compact four-piece configuration built for the album's tight, direct songwriting. He paired the kit with a Pearl Reference brass snare and Sabian AAX cymbals. For the complete drummer profile, see [Nick Augusto at MetalForge](/drummer/nick-augusto).

Did Nick Augusto play on Trivium's Shogun?

No. Nick Augusto joined Trivium in 2010, two years after Shogun's 2008 release. Shogun was recorded by Trivium's drummer at the time, Travis Smith. In Waves (2011) was Augusto's studio debut with the band, followed by Vengeance Falls (2013). For Augusto's own gear breakdown, see [In Waves drum setup at MetalForge](/articles/in-waves-drum-setup).

What is Nick Augusto's overall drum setup?

Nick Augusto's core setup across his Trivium tenure (2010–2014) centered on Pearl drums, Sabian cymbals, and Vic Firth sticks. On In Waves (2011) he played a compact four-piece Pearl Reference Pure kit with Sabian AAX cymbals, a setup he carried into Vengeance Falls (2013). For the full In Waves gear breakdown, see [In Waves drum setup at MetalForge](/articles/in-waves-drum-setup).

How did In Waves perform commercially for Trivium?

In Waves debuted at #13 on the Billboard 200 upon its August 2011 release — Trivium's best chart placement at the time — and gave the band their first entry into the UK Albums Chart top 20. It served as the commercial bridge between the more progressive, critically acclaimed Shogun (2008) and the even bigger chart success of Vengeance Falls (2013), which reached #15 on the Billboard 200 and cracked the top 10 in Germany and Finland.