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Trench is the fifth studio album by the American musical duo Twenty One Pilots, released in 2018. It is a concept album built around the fictional city of Dema, where the narrator is confined and seeks escape with help from the Banditos, and its songs connect that narrative with themes of anxiety, depression, and mental health. The record combines alternative rock, pop, electronic production, and hip-hop elements, making it a narrative-driven release within the duo's catalog.

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What is the story behind Twenty One Pilots' Trench?

Trench is built around the fictional city of Dema, where the narrator is confined and seeks escape with help from the rebel Banditos. Its 2018 concept connects anxiety and isolation to a larger fictional world.

Who are the Banditos in Trench?

The Banditos are a group opposing the bishops who control Dema. They guide the narrator through Trench and represent collective resistance rather than a conventional band within the story.

How does Trench connect to Blurryface?

Trench follows Twenty One Pilots' 2015 album Blurryface and expands the earlier album's themes of insecurity into the Dema narrative. Songs such as "Jumpsuit" and "Nico and the Niners" make that connection especially explicit.

When was Trench released and how many tracks does it have?

Trench was released on October 5, 2018, as Twenty One Pilots' fifth studio album. Its 14-track sequence includes "Chlorine," "My Blood," "Bandito," and "Leave the City."

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