Trivium have hired on yet another drummer, Alex Rüdinger. Word of Rüdinger getting behind the kit follows the one-show performance Trivium had with Sepultura‘s Greyson Nekrutman on drums earlier this month. Nekrutman was brought in to fill-in for Alex Bent, whom Trivium parted ways with several weeks ago.

While Trivium indicated in this statement that Nekrutman would be handling the percussion for them on their impending fall tour with Jinjer and Heriot, that has proven not to be the case. In a new statement issued today, October 24th, Trivium revealed their change of plans, while also confirming Rüdinger will be involved in their next studio album.

“Hi everyone:

As we prepare to hit the road next week for our North American tour we wanted to explain where we are with our drummer.

We want to sincerely thank Greyson Nekrutman for stepping in and crushing it with us at Aftershock Festival. It was an honor to share the stage with such a powerhouse talent, and we’re grateful to both Greyson and Sepultura for making it possible.

As we look ahead to our North American tour with Jinjer and Heriot and into a new album cycle, the realities of scheduling made it clear that Greyson wouldn’t be able to continue with us for the tour. There’s nothing but respect between us — Greyson is a humble, confident, and passionate musician, and we’ll always be fans.

That said, we’re excited to share that we’ve reconnected with a drummer we’ve known for over a decade — Alex Rudinger (formerly of Whitechapel). Fun fact: we asked Alex to join Trivium nine years ago, but the timing didn’t align.

Alex Rudinger will join us on tour starting next week and will be part of our writing sessions for the next Trivium record. We’re thrilled to finally share the stage with him and explore what’s ahead.

See you on the road.

– Trivium“

Rüdinger has been a member of numerous bands over the years, including Whitechapel, The Faceless, Conquering Dystopia and many more. Counting Nekrutman, he is the seventh drummer to take up arms with Trivium, ensuring they still have a ways to go yet before surpassing Spinal Tap.

With Jinjer & Heriot:

10/31 Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues
11/01 VA Beach, VA – The Dome
11/02 Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
11/04 London, ON – Centennial Hall
11/06 Québec, QC – Videotron Centre
11/07 Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
11/08 Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
11/10 Warren, OH – Packard Music Hall
11/11 Buffalo, NY – Buffalo River Works
11/12 Lancaster, PA – Freedom Hall
11/14 Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
11/15 Milwaukee, WI – The Eagles Ballroom
11/16 Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
11/18 Indianapolis, IN – The Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
11/19 Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
11/20 Minneapolis, MN – Uptown Theater (no Jinjer)
11/22 Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
11/24 Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall
11/25 Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Events Centre
11/26 Missoula, MT – The Wilma
11/28 Spokane, WA – The Podium
11/29 Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House
12/01 Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center (no Jinjer)
12/03 Riverside, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
12/05 Albuquerque, NM – Revel
12/06 Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion
12/07 Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live
12/09 Springfield, MO – Shrine Mosque
12/10 Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater
12/12 New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans
12/13 Dothan, AL – The Plant
12/14 Orlando, FL – Hard Rock Live