Trivium’s Matt Heafy on how Muse inspired song from ‘Ascendancy’

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Trivium‘s Matt Heafy has opened up about the creation of the band’s 2005 album ‘Ascendancy’ and how Muse inspired one of the tracks.In a recent interview as part of the latest issue of Metal Hammer, The frontman reflected on the creation of the band’s second album which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year.“Recording the album?

It was easy, it was effortless,” Heafy told the outlet. “We came into the studio having everything prepared beforehand, jamming in our storage place and singing and screaming the words.

It was just a super-exciting time, full of hopes.”He took a minute to break down the stories behind all 12 songs that make up the album.

While speaking about the LP’s closing track ‘Declaration’, Heafy revealed how Matt Bellamy and co inspired it, specifically Muse’s third album ‘Absolution’.“This song is nuts,” he said. “You can hear a second of the Muse ‘Absolution’ influence in the middle, but it’s also kind of Emperor IX Equilibrium in the verse.”He continued, explaining that at the core, the song focuses on the idea of compassion and unity, saying: “What I love is that it’s showing the champion of all walks of life that I’ve always been.