First coming together in the early '00s, Trivium quickly became one of the most acclaimed bands in alternative metal. Blending elements of vintage thrash, harsh metalcore, and melodic death metal, Trivium specializes in epic songs that are packed with complex rhythms and brutal riffs. Despite their extreme influences, Trivium has scored a surprising number of alt-rock hits, and along with other boundary-breaking metal bands like Mastodon and Killswitch Engage, they've crossed over without compromising an ounce of intensity.