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Alex Bent
Bent performing with Battlecross in 2016
Bent performing with Battlecross in 2016
Background information
Born (1993-01-31) January 31, 1993 (age 31)[1][2]
Oakland, California, U.S.[2]
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Drums
  • percussion
Years active2005–present[2]

Alex Bent (born January 31, 1993) is an American musician best known as the drummer for heavy metal bands Trivium,[3][4] Arkaik[5][6] and Dragonlord.[7] Bent is a former drummer for Battlecross[8][9] and Brain Drill.[5]

Bent has also toured with Decrepit Birth[1] and Testament.[5]

Early life

Bent was born January 31, 1993, in Oakland, California. When Bent turned 11 years of age, he asked his father to assemble his old drum kit. After teaching himself how to perform percussion for just over one year, he competed in drum competitions and auditioned for various musical ensembles.[1]

When Bent turned 15, he performed with Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band,[10] Modesto Junior College Jazz Band in addition to other local musical groups. Within the next 3 years, he participated in the Guitar Center Drum Off making it to Regional Finals.[1]

Musical career

Bent performing with Trivium in 2017

Early career

In 2011, Bent joined Arkaik, touring with Decrepit Birth and Hatriot in 2012 and becoming a settled member of Brain Drill[11] and Dragonlord in 2015.[12]

Battlecross and Testament

In April 2015, American blue collar metal band Battlecross employed Bent for their "Summer of Doom Tour" with Crowbar and Lord Dying.[13] Later that year, Bent filled in for Gene Hoglan of Testament.[14][15][16]

Trivium

At the recommendation of producer Mark Lewis, Trivium had Bent audition for the role as their new drummer,[17] replacing former drummer Paul Wandtke.[18] In January 2017, Trivium confirmed Bent as their drummer for their February 2017 European tour[19] with Sikth and Shvpes.[5]

Discography

Trivium

Brain Drill

Dragonlord

Battlecross

Arkaik

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Artists A-F – Axis Percussion". Axispercussion.com. Retrieved August 8, 2017.
  2. ^ a b c "Alex Bent – Sick Drummer Magazine". Sickdrummermagazine.com. December 29, 2008. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  3. ^ "Trivium Announce Alex Bent as New Drummer for European Tour, Share Audition Video". Revolvermag.com. January 23, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  4. ^ "TRIVIUM Bassist Says Drummer PAUL WANDTKE Wasn't 'The Right Fit'". Blabbermouth.net. February 15, 2017. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  5. ^ a b c d "Trivium Name New Drummer, Paul Wandtke Comments on Exit". Loudwire. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  6. ^ "Video: Trivium Perform Live with New Drummer Alex Bent for the First Time". MetalSucks. February 12, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  7. ^ "TESTAMENT Guitarist's DRAGONLORD Mixing Third Album". Blabbermouth.net. April 19, 2015. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  8. ^ "Battlecross Officially Welcome Drummer Alex Bent To Their Lineup". Theprp.com. April 6, 2015. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  9. ^ "Trivium News". Metalunderground.com. Retrieved August 2, 2017.
  10. ^ "Alex Bent – Sick Drummer Magazine". sickdrummermagazine.com. December 29, 2008. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  11. ^ "Alex Hernandez-Bent – Metal Storm". metalstorm.net. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  12. ^ "TESTAMENT Guitarist's DRAGONLORD Mixing Third Album". blabbermouth.net. April 19, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  13. ^ "Battlecross Officially Welcome Drummer Alex Bent To Their Lineup". Theprp.com. April 6, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  14. ^ "TESTAMENT Taps BATTLECROSS Drummer ALEX BENT For Upcoming Shows". blabbermouth.net. October 8, 2015. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  15. ^ "Testament Taps Battlecross Drummer Alex Bent for Upcoming Shows". screamingguitars.com. October 10, 2015. Archived from the original on August 8, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  16. ^ "Testament to hit studio after Slayer tour". teamrock.com. January 25, 2016. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  17. ^ "TRIVIUM Bassist Says Drummer PAUL WANDTKE Wasn't 'The Right Fit'". blabbermouth.net. February 15, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  18. ^ "Drummer Paul Wandtke is Out of Trivium, Alex Bent is In". MetalSucks. January 23, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
  19. ^ "Trivium Announce Alex Bent as New Drummer for European Tour, Share Audition Video". revolvermag.com. January 23, 2017. Retrieved August 7, 2017.
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