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TRIVAN CROWNED BAND OF THE MONTH AFTER RECORD-SHATTERING 6,396,074 VOTE VICTORY

Croatia — Rising metal force TRIVAN have officially been crowned Battle of the Bands Champions and Band of the Month after amassing an incredible 6,396,074 votes, securing one of the most dominant victories in the competition's history.

Founded in 2018 by guitarist Vanja Šantak and bassist Ivan Bertović, TRIVAN quickly established themselves as an ambitious force within the Croatian metal scene. Like many bands around the world, their momentum was temporarily halted by the COVID-19 pandemic, but the group emerged from the disruption stronger, more focused, and determined to push forward.

Following the pandemic, Vanja recruited vocalist Tomislav Žiljak and drummer Robert Vlašić from Darkendome, helping shape the band's modern identity and expanding their sonic capabilities. In 2025, rhythm guitarist Marin Buljan joined the lineup, further strengthening the band's sound with additional layers of melody, power, and aggression.

The overwhelming support shown during the Battle of the Bands competition reflects not only the band's growing fanbase but also the emotional connection listeners have formed with their music.

That connection is perhaps most evident in TRIVAN's latest single, "Abyss of Crawling Shadows," released on April 24, 2026. While the song unleashes a barrage of crushing riffs, dark atmospheres, and haunting imagery, its origins are deeply personal.

The track was written by Vanja following the loss of his beloved Cane Corso, Amon, who had been his loyal companion for nearly thirteen years. Drawing from the grief and silence that follows such a profound loss, the song explores themes of sorrow, despair, resilience, and ultimately triumph over darkness.

What begins as a descent into emotional devastation transforms into a declaration of survival. Through vivid lyrical imagery and relentless musical intensity, "Abyss of Crawling Shadows" confronts grief head-on before emerging with a powerful message of perseverance. The song's closing declaration, "I rise unbound, defiant in abyss," serves as a personal promise and testament to enduring loss without surrendering to it.

Recorded, produced, mixed, and mastered at Studio Wormwood, the single showcases the band's continued artistic growth and commitment to creating music that is both emotionally resonant and sonically devastating. The production was handled by Dave Kaminsky, with mastering completed by Ryan Williams.

With more than six million votes behind them, TRIVAN's victory represents far more than a contest win. It marks a significant milestone in the band's evolution and demonstrates the tremendous support they have earned from metal fans around the world.

As TRIVAN continue to build momentum and reach new audiences, their record-setting Battle of the Bands triumph stands as clear evidence that this is a band whose journey is only beginning.

TRIVAN is:

Vanja Šantak – Guitar
Tomislav Žiljak – Vocals
Ivan Bertović – Bass
Robert Vlašić – Drums
Marin Buljan – Rhythm Guitar