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TRIVAN CROWNED AUGUST 2026 BAND OF THE MONTH AFTER MASSIVE 10,525,129 VOTE VICTORY

Croatian extreme metal force TRIVAN have officially been crowned Battle of the Bands Champions and Band of the Month for August 2026 after dominating the competition with an incredible 10,525,129 votes , securing one of the most commanding victories in Battle of the Bands history.

The overwhelming support from metal fans across the globe propelled the band to a decisive win throughout July, further cementing TRIVAN as one of the underground's fastest rising extreme metal acts.

Originally formed in 2018 by guitarist and songwriter Vanja Šantak and bassist Ivan Bertović , the band's momentum was temporarily halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the shutdown, Šantak rebuilt the lineup by recruiting vocalist Tomislav Žiljak and drummer Robert Vlašić , both from Darkendome. In 2025, rhythm guitarist Marin Buljan joined the fold, adding another layer of depth and aggression to the band's ever-evolving sound.

Their latest single, "Abyss of Crawling Shadows," stands as one of the band's most emotionally powerful and musically devastating compositions to date. Released on April 24, 2026 , the song explores the crushing weight of grief, despair, and ultimately resilience through a relentless wall of crushing riffs, thunderous drums, and haunting melodies.

The inspiration behind the track is deeply personal. After nearly thirteen years, Vanja Šantak lost his beloved Cane Corso, Amon , an experience that left an immeasurable void. Rather than simply writing about loss, "Abyss of Crawling Shadows" transforms that grief into a journey through darkness toward strength. The song captures the silence left behind after losing a lifelong companion before culminating in a defiant declaration of survival.

What begins as a descent into sorrow becomes a triumphant refusal to surrender, embodied in the closing lyric:

"While demons laugh, I rise unbound, defiant in abyss."

Musically, TRIVAN blend crushing extreme metal with dark atmosphere, memorable songwriting, and emotionally charged lyrical themes that resonate far beyond traditional genre boundaries. Their ability to combine brutality with genuine human emotion has quickly earned them a growing international following.

"Abyss of Crawling Shadows" was recorded, produced, and mixed by Dave Kaminsky at Studio Wormwood , with mastering handled by Ryan Williams , delivering a massive production that perfectly captures the band's crushing intensity and cinematic scope.

Receiving 10,525,129 votes in the July Battle of the Bands competition is a remarkable achievement and reflects the incredible dedication of TRIVAN's rapidly expanding fanbase. Their overwhelming victory demonstrates that the band's music is connecting with listeners worldwide through authenticity, passion, and uncompromising heaviness.

As August 2026 Band of the Month , TRIVAN now join an elite group of Battle of the Bands champions whose music has captured the attention of metal fans across the globe.

Congratulations to TRIVAN on an unforgettable victory and a well-earned place in Battle of the Bands history.