TRIVAN CROWNED BAND OF THE MONTH AGAIN WITH MASSIVE 19,218,672-VOTE VICTORY!

Croatian Metal Powerhouse Dominates October's Battle of the Bands, Securing Another Championship With Nearly 20 Million Votes!

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CROATIA: TRIVAN have done it again! The Croatian metal powerhouse has once again conquered Metal Devastation Radio's Battle of the Bands competition, earning the title of October's Band of the Month with an astounding 19,218,672 votes!

Following their previous championship victory, TRIVAN have returned to claim the crown with an even more staggering display of support. Nearly 20 million votes in a single month is a phenomenal achievement, demonstrating the dedication of their supporters and the growing international reach of their music.

Winning once is an accomplishment. Coming back and doing it again on this scale is a statement.

Founded in 2018 by guitarist Vanja Šantak and bassist Ivan Bertović, TRIVAN have steadily established themselves as a force within the Croatian metal scene. Like countless bands worldwide, their early momentum was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Rather than allowing that setback to define their future, the band regrouped with renewed determination.

Following the pandemic, vocalist Tomislav Žiljak and drummer Robert Vlašić, formerly of Darkendome, joined the lineup, helping shape TRIVAN's evolving identity. Rhythm guitarist Marin Buljan came aboard in 2025, further strengthening the band's sound with additional layers of melody, power, and aggression.

FROM PERSONAL LOSS TO A CROWNED NEW BEGINNING

TRIVAN's latest single, "Crowned With Dread and Power," released September 25, 2026, marks the next chapter in a deeply personal musical journey that began with grief and evolved into a declaration of resilience.

The story began with the band's previous single, "Abyss of Crawling Shadows," released April 24, 2026. Written by Vanja following the loss of his beloved Cane Corso, Amon, who had been his loyal companion for nearly thirteen years, the song confronted the devastating silence and sorrow that followed such a profound loss.

Driven by crushing riffs, dark atmospheres, and haunting imagery, "Abyss of Crawling Shadows" explored grief, despair, and the struggle to find strength when everything feels lost. Its closing declaration, "I rise unbound, defiant in abyss," captured the determination to endure the darkness rather than surrender to it.

But the story didn't end there.

Following Amon's passing, Vanja welcomed a new Cane Corso, Baal, into his life. That new beginning helped inspire "Crowned With Dread and Power," a continuation of the emotional journey explored in the previous single.

Where "Abyss of Crawling Shadows" confronted the pain of loss, the new track shifts the focus toward transformation, strength, and reclaiming power in the face of adversity. Together, the two songs form a compelling narrative about enduring heartbreak, confronting the darkness within, and finding the strength to move forward.

Rather than pretending that loss disappears, TRIVAN channel those experiences into music that acknowledges the pain while refusing to let it dictate the future.

It's a powerful reminder that sometimes the heaviest music comes from the most personal places.

A SOUND BUILT ON INTENSITY AND EMOTION

TRIVAN continue to combine uncompromising metal aggression with songwriting rooted in genuine human experience. Their ability to channel personal struggles into dark, forceful compositions gives their music an emotional dimension that extends beyond the riffs.

Both singles showcase a band committed to evolving creatively while maintaining the intensity and atmosphere that define their sound.

With their latest release, TRIVAN continue to push forward, bringing their music to new listeners while building on the momentum of their previous work.

NEARLY 20 MILLION VOTES. ANOTHER CHAMPIONSHIP.

TRIVAN's October victory in Metal Devastation Radio's Battle of the Bands competition marks another major milestone in the band's journey.

With 19,218,672 votes, they have once again demonstrated the extraordinary enthusiasm of their supporters and earned another Band of the Month title.

The achievement reflects the commitment of the band and the people standing behind them, proving that independent metal continues to thrive when musicians connect with dedicated audiences willing to make their voices heard.

Metal Devastation Radio congratulates TRIVAN on their latest championship and thanks every fan who helped make this remarkable victory possible.

The crown is theirs again, the numbers speak for themselves, and TRIVAN are showing no signs of slowing down!

LISTEN TO TRIVAN

Latest Single: "Crowned With Dread and Power"

Listen on Bandcamp: https://trivan.bandcamp.com/track/crowned-with-dread-and-power

TRIVAN IS:

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