* Death metal: Death metal is another subgenre of heavy metal that has influenced Trivium. Death metal is characterized by its guttural vocals, downtuned guitars, and blast beats. Some of Trivium's favorite death metal bands include Cannibal Corpse, Death, and Morbid Angel.
* Hardcore punk: Hardcore punk is a subgenre of punk rock that emerged in the late 1970s. Hardcore punk is characterized by its fast tempos, aggressive vocals, and DIY ethic. Some of Trivium's favorite hardcore punk bands include Black Flag, Minor Threat, and Agnostic Front.
* Metalcore: Metalcore is a fusion of heavy metal and hardcore punk. Metalcore is characterized by its heavy guitar riffs, screamed vocals, and breakdowns. Some of Trivium's favorite metalcore bands include Hatebreed, Killswitch Engage, and As I Lay Dying.
* Progressive metal: Progressive metal is a subgenre of heavy metal that is characterized by its complex song structures, use of odd time signatures, and extended instrumental passages. Some of Trivium's favorite progressive metal bands include Dream Theater, Opeth, and Tool.