---
name: "Alex Bent"
band: "ex-Trivium / Arkaik / Dragonlord"
genre: "Heavy Metal / Thrash Metal / Technical Death Metal"
country: "USA"
primary_brand: "Pearl"
profile_url: "https://metalforge.io/drummer/alex-bent"
source: "https://metalforge.io"
last_updated: "2026-06-06"
---

# Alex Bent

Alex Bent is a professional metal drummer best known for their work with ex-Trivium / Arkaik / Dragonlord, a defining act in heavy metal / thrash metal / technical death metal.

## Quick Facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Alex Bent |
| Band | ex-Trivium / Arkaik / Dragonlord |
| All bands | Trivium, Arkaik |
| Genre | Heavy Metal / Thrash Metal / Technical Death Metal |
| Country | USA |
| Primary brand | Pearl |
| Drum kit | Pearl Reference Pure Series |
| Signature snare | Pearl Reference 14x5" Brass |
| Sticks | Vic Firth American Classic 5B |

## Biography

Alex Bent, born January 31, 1993, in Oakland, California, is a versatile drummer known for his technical proficiency across multiple metal subgenres. He joined Trivium in 2017, replacing Paul Wandtke, and recorded three critically acclaimed albums with the band: "The Sin and the Sentence" (2017), "What the Dead Men Say" (2020), and "In the Court of the Dragon" (2021). Before Trivium, he played with technical death metal bands Arkaik and Brain Drill, and filled in for Gene Hoglan on Testament tours. He also drums for Eric Peterson's Dragonlord. Self-taught from age 11, Bent competed in Guitar Center Drum Off competitions and brings a unique blend of death metal technicality and thrash metal power to his playing.

Alex Bent (born January 31, 1993, in Oakland, California) is an American drummer who served as Trivium's drummer from 2017 to 2025, bringing technical death metal precision to the modern metal giants. His work on Trivium's acclaimed albums "The Sin and the Sentence," "What the Dead Men Say," and "In the Court of the Dragon" elevated the band's rhythmic complexity to new heights.

Bent's background in technical death metal—with bands like Brain Drill, Arkaik, and Battlecross—prepared him for Trivium's demanding catalog. His ability to blend extreme metal technicality with melodic metal accessibility made him an ideal fit for the band's evolved sound. After 9 years with Trivium, Bent departed in October 2025.

## Band History

- **Trivium** — 2016–2024
- **Arkaik** — 2008–2017

## Gear

- **Drums:** Pearl Reference Pure Series
- **Snare:** Pearl Reference 14x5" Brass
- **Cymbals:** Zildjian (14" K Custom Hybrid Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" K Custom Hybrid Crashes, 21" K Custom Hybrid Ride, 18" A Custom China)
- **Hardware:** Axis A Longboard Double Pedal, Pearl D-3000 Throne
- **Sticks:** Vic Firth American Classic 5B
- **Heads:** Remo

## Notable Performances

- Trivium - Beyond Oblivion (Alex Bent Drum Playthrough) (2017)
- Trivium - Betrayer (Alex Bent Drum Playthrough) (2017)
- Trivium - The Sin and the Sentence (Drum Cut) (2017)

## Frequently Asked Questions

**Q: What drum kit does Alex Bent play?**

A: Alex Bent plays a Pearl Reference Pure Series.

**Q: What cymbals does Alex Bent use?**

A: Alex Bent uses Zildjian (14" K Custom Hybrid Hi-Hats, 18" & 19" K Custom Hybrid Crashes, 21" K Custom Hybrid Ride, 18" A Custom China).

**Q: What band is Alex Bent in?**

A: Alex Bent drums for ex-Trivium / Arkaik / Dragonlord, a heavy metal / thrash metal / technical death metal band.

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*Last updated: 2026-06-06 · Source: [MetalForge.io](https://metalforge.io)*