a new drummer added a different dynamic.' reveals Corey, with a sense of excitement creeping through in his voice. 'It changed us for the better. We operated more smoothly while working at a faster pace. We didn't get stuck and didn't have to work on a song for a ridiculous amount of time. We had a good momentum and kept rolling with ideas. It was the most fun we've had putting an album together.' And as much as they are enjoying the 'amazing' experiences that In Waves has blessed them with, the band are already looking to the future. 'We've already started writing. We want to make an intense but catchy album. There is more seven-string stuff being written, which has instantly brought a different feel to the music. The songs will dictate what we're feeling as we write. It's very natural and subconscious; the songs usually present themselves, and a common theme usually connects them and gives the record its character. It will be a mix of the guitar pyrotechnics from Shogun and what we're doing just now -- we're taking what we established with this album and pushing it to the next level.' The tone of certainty in his voice as he discusses the future speaks volumes more than his description of the music. It's clear that Trivium have matured as a band, no longer as overwhelmed and starstruck as the four youngsters who began the journey several years ago. 'It's rewarding that our music has reached so