The Sin and the Sentence Drum Setup: Alex Bent's Trivium Debut (2017) | MetalForge
Alex Bent recorded The Sin and the Sentence (2017) on a Tama Starclassic Maple kit with a Tama Starclassic Maple Snare snare.
Complete gear breakdown for Alex Bent's first album with Trivium, The Sin and the Sentence (2017). Tama Starclassic Maple kit, Zildjian K Custom Hybrid cymba...
Frequently Asked Questions
What drum kit did Alex Bent use on The Sin and the Sentence?
Alex Bent recorded The Sin and the Sentence (2017) on a Tama Starclassic Maple kit in a matte black finish, featuring double 22" x 18" bass drums, 10" and 12" rack toms, and 14" and 16" floor toms. The all-maple shells gave producer Josh Wilbur a drum tone with both warmth and cut, well suited to the album's dense guitar tracking. This exact configuration became the foundation for Bent's entire Trivium tenure. See the [Alex Bent drummer profile](/drummer/alex-bent) for his full gear history.
Who is Alex Bent and how did he join Trivium?
Alex Bent (born January 31, 1993, in Oakland, California) is an American drummer confirmed as Trivium's full-time drummer in early 2017, following the departures of Nick Augusto and Mat Madiro. Before joining, he built a reputation in the technical death metal underground with Brain Drill, Arkaik, and Battlecross, and had filled in for Gene Hoglan on Testament tour dates. The Sin and the Sentence (2017) was his recording debut with Trivium.
Did The Sin and the Sentence receive a Grammy nomination?
Yes. "Betrayer," a single from The Sin and the Sentence, earned Trivium their first Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance at the 61st Annual Grammy Awards in 2019. The award ultimately went to High on Fire for "Electric Messiah," but the nomination marked a major milestone for the band on Alex Bent's very first studio record with them.
What cymbals does Alex Bent play?
On The Sin and the Sentence, Alex Bent played Zildjian K Custom Hybrid series cymbals: 14" hi-hats, 16" and 18" crashes, a 21" ride, and an 18" China. The K Custom Hybrid series' bright, cutting tone cut cleanly through producer Josh Wilbur's dense guitar mix. This Zildjian K Custom Hybrid setup, paired with his Axis A21 Longboard double pedal, remained consistent throughout his time in Trivium.
Where was The Sin and the Sentence recorded?
The Sin and the Sentence was recorded at Hybrid Studios in Santa Ana, California, with producer Josh Wilbur, who has also worked with Lamb of God, Gojira, and Megadeth. It was released October 20, 2017 on Roadrunner Records as Trivium's eighth studio album, and the first to feature new drummer Alex Bent.