Bullet For My Valentine Announce Headline Tour

Bullet For My Valentine, one of the most notable metal exports to come from the United Kingdom in the last few years, will kick off their 2008 headlining tour on Tuesday, July 14 at the Rave in Milwaukee, WI. The dates are in support of the band's latest album "Scream Aim Fire," which debuted at #4 in the U.S. and simultaneously in the Top 5 in the UK, Australia, Germany and Japan.

Sponsored by the No Fear clothing company, the first leg of Bullet For My Valentine's North American tour will run to mid-August (dates below); the second leg will run throughout September, dates to be announced shortly. Joining Bullet For My Valentine for the tour will be Bleeding Through and on select dates, Cancer Bats and Black Tide. A "fan club presale" begins today, Wednesday, May 28 - log onto Ticketmaster.com for more info, while tickets go on sale to the general public the following weekend.

Hailing from Bridgend, Wales and armed with a sound that merges slamming vintage thrash metal (a la Metallica), tricky song structures (a la Iron Maiden), and simply roaring vocals (a la Pantera), the Bullet For My Valentine lads have all the bases covered. The quartet - which includes members Matthew Tuck (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Michael "Padge" Paget (lead guitar, vocals), Jason "Jay" James (bass, vocals), and Michael "Moose" Thomas (drums) - originally formed in 1998 and began building a name for themselves on the strength of their 2005 full-length debut, "The Poison," which has sold north of one-million copies worldwide - more than 400,000 copies in the U.S. alone. The album's supporting tour saw the group travel the world and play alongside some of metal's most renowned names, including opening mammoth shows back home for the likes of Guns N' Roses and Metallica, and touring the U.S. as part of the Warped Tour.

But it's on their latest release that it has truly all come together for the group. Debuting at #4 on the Billboard charts, "Scream Aim Fire" has been heralded as one of the year's top metal releases, while the album's title track has received heavy attention on both Fuse and Headbanger's Ball. According to frontman Matt Tuck, the group's sophomore full-length is "really melodic heavy metal..catchy, hooky choruses and full-on vocals, with the music being very in-your-face and heavy...it's a lot more uptempo [than 'The Poison'], a lot more aggressive."

Additionally, it's the rave reviews that Bullet For My Valentine is receiving on their recent tours that is showing incredible growth and maturity for the band. Case in point, a recent Australian tour resulted in the following praise from the Daily XPress in Perth - "Years from now, this gig will still be remembered by those who were there as one of the most insane and off the hook nights of their lives. It will take something special to top this night."

Tour dates are as follows:

07/14 - The Rave, Milwaukee, WI
07/15 - House of Blues, Chicago, IL
07/16 - Myth, Minneapolis, MN
07/17 - The Venue, Fargo, ND
07/19 - Shrine, Billings, MT
07/21 - The Big Easy, Spokane, WA
07/22 - Showbox SoDo, Seattle, WA
07/23 - Roseland, Portland, OR
07/25 - Wiltern Theatre, Los Angeles, CA
07/27 - House of Blues, San Diego, CA
07/28 - House of Blues, Las Vegas, NV
07/29 - Marquee, Phoenix, AZ
07/31 - House of Blues, Dallas, TX
08/01 - Stubbs, Austin, TX
08/02 - Verizon Wireless, Houston, TX
08/05 - Rams Head Live, Baltimore, MD
08/06 - House of Blues, Atlantic City, NJ
08/08 - Hammerstein Ballroom, New York, NY
08/09 - Hampton Beach Casino, Hampton Beach, NH
08/11 - Metropolis, Montreal, QC, Canada
08/12 - Kool Haus, Toronto, ONT Canada
08/14 - House of Blues, Cleveland, OH
08/15 - Orbit Room, Grand Rapids, MI
08/16 - The Fillmore at State Theatre, Detroit, MI

Comments

[cj878]

Sweet

[NightEmbers]

I never really got into this band but after seeing them Live i have alot more respect them, they stop a fight and kept everyone cool to finish there set. I respect that

[The Spoon]

sounds cool

[lzrdsixsix6]

YES! BFMV KICKASS!

[punkforlife93]

Heck yes

[Inhale.Breathe]

This is really annoying, they were supposed to come to Vancouver in April but they didn't even show up due to the bassists daughter being sick, and they were supposed to make up the dates they missed I thought. THEY AREN'T EVEN COMING TO VANCOUVER. They are going to seattle...which is like a 2 hour drive. This really pisses me off. I paid money to go see BFMV and they weren't even there, they should really be coming here.

[acidfast]

Lame it doesnt come anywhere near the bay area!

[spazzymagee]

"Bullet For My Valentine for the tour will be Bleeding"

...some chance. I see that as a direct threat!

[Jawkster]

Missed chance to see Cancer Bats here . Bands over in US/CA seems to get way better support acts than for UK tours.

[Jawkster]

Wait, when the hell did they support Metallica back at home? is this reference to the Wembley Stadium show? Machine ****in Head replaced them on that.

[duncang]

acidfast wrote:

Lame it doesnt come anywhere near the bay area!

=/

[ChazBcWarlock]

ive seen cancer bats and black tide, both pretty crap would'nt pay to see them ever

BFMV would be awesome to see though

[motorbreath_445]

FINALLY, their ****ing coming to toronto, im so going. \m/ BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE!!! \m/

[Renfordoggz]

Jawkster wrote:

Wait, when the hell did they support Metallica back at home? is this reference to the Wembley Stadium show? Machine ****in Head replaced them on that.

yeah someone didn't do their research >.>

[fwibble]

Inhale.Breathe wrote:

This is really annoying, they were supposed to come to Vancouver in April but they didn't even show up due to the bassists daughter being sick, and they were supposed to make up the dates they missed I thought. THEY AREN'T EVEN COMING TO VANCOUVER. They are going to seattle...which is like a 2 hour drive. This really pisses me off. I paid money to go see BFMV and they weren't even there, they should really be coming here.

How can you possibly be pissed off at the band for a member having to rush home for his sick daughter?!

[Unded_Metalhead]

damn bfmv jus' fukkin rulez!!! 2 bad deY dnt com 2 lame ass countries like sri lanka.....deY still r awesum!!!!

[dangorironhide]

"tricky song structures (a la Iron Maiden)"

I lol'd muchly. Maiden's songs are some of the simply structured out there. Just look at 'Run To The Hills', 'The Trooper' etc etc.

[Hendershot88]

SWEEEEET! BULLET! I saw them at TOC and let me tell you it was sick nasty! Is anyone going to the august 6th show at the house of blues?

[redneckskater15]

they need to come further south...damn im from georgia and im pissed not only cuz theyre nowhere near but also that their showtimes are when im in school

[andy331]

07/17 - The Venue, Fargo, ND (i tihnk i just jizzed...)

[BriGuy7727]

Sponsored by the No Fear clothing company

Man I remember wearing a shirt or 2 from that company back in the 90s haha. I really like their song "Hearts Burst Into Fire" but I haven't heard anything else. I'll sample their new album on iTunes tonight perhaps...
Black Tide's song Shockwave is pretty sick too..

[guitarplayer-k6]

**** they arent comin close to me either! I was supposed to see them on the Taste Of Chaos but they dropped out I love this band haha

[BriGuy7727]

BriGuy7727 wrote:

Sponsored by the No Fear clothing company

I just looked at their clothing website & they actually have some pretty cool sh!t on it.

[led,rainsong]

i think i might go
if only they had some better supporting acts...
i just wanna be able to say that i heard "hearts burst into fire" live
i f*ckin love that song

[i_am_metalhead]

ChazBcWarlock wrote:

ive seen cancer bats and black tide, both pretty crap would'nt pay to see them ever

BFMV would be awesome to see though

Are you crazy!? Black Tide is amazing. I think you're just jealous that they've managed to gain more success than you and they are still only teenagers!

I would love to see BFMV but they aren't playing anywhere near where I live

[Centurion]

dangorironhide wrote:

"tricky song structures (a la Iron Maiden)"

I lol'd muchly. Maiden's songs are some of the simply structured out there. Just look at 'Run To The Hills', 'The Trooper' etc etc.

I think it's more of a reference to earlier Maiden numbers like Transylvania, Phantom of the Opera etc that had varying time sigs and stuff like that.

[swift2k8]

BFMV need to get better openers than Black Tide. I've never heard the Cancer Bats, I'll give them a shot. But Black Tide needs more time to refine their live show. Otherwise...HELL YES. I am amazed that they would begin in Milwaukee. Little venue like the Rave is gonna be packed that night I can't wait.

[3rdActguitarist]

Fuck yeh, BFMV 4 LIFE!!!!!

But there not coming anywhere close to TN

checked.

[GoDL!Ke*]

SCREAM AIM FIRE SUCKS VERY BAD THE POSION WAS MUCH BETTER FU BFMW

[leniwm1]

QUESTION! How long will it take for Bullet to play stadiums, ala Metallica. I cant wait for that day!

[ChorusPedal88]

a very long time.

[ChazBcWarlock]

i_am_metalhead wrote:

ChazBcWarlock wrote:

ive seen cancer bats and black tide, both pretty crap would'nt pay to see them ever

BFMV would be awesome to see though

Are you crazy!? Black Tide is amazing. I think you're just jealous that they've managed to gain more success than you and they are still only teenagers!

I would love to see BFMV but they aren't playing anywhere near where I live

im 15

[*rockstarjono*]

Oh yay, all in america.
xXx

[Reaper312]

this is going to be an amazing concert. . .
BULLET RULESSSSS
i so cant wait

[lil guitar]

of course they wont come back to saskatchewan so upset they had to leave taste of chaos early!

All those comparisons and they forget "Whines like Charlie Simpson from Fightstar".

Oh Well.

Checked.

[iplay6string]

grunger wrote:

lol

if you don't have anything constructive to post go away...

these guys are awesome would like to see them at some point

[DamageMachine]

i_am_metalhead wrote:

ChazBcWarlock wrote:

ive seen cancer bats and black tide, both pretty crap would'nt pay to see them ever

BFMV would be awesome to see though


Are you crazy!? Black Tide is amazing. I think you're just jealous that they've managed to gain more success than you and they are still only teenagers!

I would love to see BFMV but they aren't playing anywhere near where I live

People can't like Black Tide without being jealous?

And damn, they arn't coming up to Maine

[bjovi400]

YES!! i saw them on Taste of Chaos, and they were insane!! only they had a short set list. my girlfriend couldnt go, so im takin her to see them this time! BFMV kick soo much ass. and the new album IS a bit heavier than The Poison

[fagelamusgtr]

I wish they were playing in Philly. Since they aren't im gonna try to see them in either Baltimore or Ocean City NJ.

[miketheman401]

wasn't really into their first cd but their new one blew me away

[Arbitror]

Bullet For My Valentine, one of the most notable metal

*stops reading*

[dnamra13]

i saw them back in 06 supporting metallica i still dont see why so many "metalhead" are into them i thougt their live sound was ****. trivium was also playing and they blew me away

[ontherun]

Why does music have to be "in your face" and/or "very aggressive" to be popular these days? /rhetoric

[kikaykitko]

I'd love to see them live as I already love their music. I just got into them recently and even though some of their lyrics are a bit cliche, they deliver kickass music.

I can't wait but I doubt I can go. Hopefully though because they're playing in Chicago.

[BFMVowns]

dude this has gotta be the first band in the history of forever that has kicked off a tour in WI. im totally going. plus bleeding through is pretty kickass too. i dont really listen to the other two that much but i saw black tide at ozzfest last summer and it was pretty sweet

[LP4EVR]

FUCK YESSSSS

[GrnOffspring23]

I saw them with Atreyu and A7X in Sydney, and they were absolutely sick. They only played for like 45 minutes though, but still tore the roof off the place. Definitely worth seeing!

[Gregoric]

dangorironhide wrote:

"tricky song structures (a la Iron Maiden)"

I lol'd muchly. Maiden's songs are some of the simply structured out there. Just look at 'Run To The Hills', 'The Trooper' etc etc.

look at dance of death, fear of the dark, these colours don't run, for the greater good of god, rime of the ancient mariner etc.

anyways bullet don't fuss me much, i've seen live fottage and matt sings really out of tune

[tkennedy]

It says Matt is the rythmn guitarist? He gets the solos more often than not.

[EllttEll]

alright there comin to the Orbit Room WOO =]

[guiatarist59]

its not coming to new england except for new hampshire....which is in a casino....and im 15...goddammit

[DimeLvR]

That sux they are coming to spokane. We dont like EMOcore music here we like real hardcore just seen oteph now thats a band that rocks and have some of the best song structure of any "new" band. :P

Only good bfmv song is "scream aim fire" not worth the ticket price to hear one song.

[xXa7Xx]

shit.... wheres the bay area love?

[Rodney Rocket]

This is my favorite band I learned to play Tears Don't Fall on my Ibanez. I hope they come to Pittsburg or Johnstown.

[bbcay13]

BFMV rocks i practically love them i have all there songs on my ipod

[guitarhero66613]

dude thats ****in awesome at minniapolis to days after my birth day dude

[Gibson_SG_uzr55]

tkennedy wrote:

It says Matt is the rythmn guitarist? He gets the solos more often than not.

Yes but Padge has more solos on SAF and Matt always says he's better rhythm guitarist anyway

[blasphemus666]

08/06 - House of Blues, Atlantic City, NJ

YESS!!!! i gotta tell my friends so we can get tickets!!!

[deafening]

they let me down

[Matt_1213]

Saw them in Brisbane with A7x and Atreyu. If the place had've had a roof they would have ripped it off. Definitely worth seeing.

[EagleFlyFree]

wait... notable METAL exports? erm... excuse me, but... no, some shit just doesnt work out. and saying that this band is metal... just DOESNT work out.

[Leutnant]

Oh wow, they mentioned sleepy little Perth in there! That concert was unforgettable. Hope they come back to Aus sooner or later!

[perilouspete]

not really a fan of them, but that's kick ass that they're starting off the tour at the Rave. best venue ever.

milwaukee for the win.

[ibanez-bitch]

I flew 2000Kms from Brisbane to Melbourne to see these boys (plus Atreyu and A7X) play.....and Trust me, I wasn't disappointed!

Fucking blew me away, awesome gig!

[wicked_hobbit]

I went to the gig in Auckland primarily to see A7X. But BMFV went beyond my expectations and I grabbed their CD the day after. Now I wear their T-Shirt with pride.

EagleFlyFree wrote:

wait... notable METAL exports? erm... excuse me, but... no, some shit just doesnt work out. and saying that this band is metal... just DOESNT work out.

Oh, they're not metal? Hmm how ignorant was I. I thought they were. Gotta throw away the CD.

[Machine Gun Cat]

Bullshit for my valentine are in no way metal

[ThrashIsGreat]

I remember booing them off stage with the rest of Nassau Coliseum. Good times. Up the Irons.

[MarijuanaBandit]

Bullshit for my valentine are in no way metal

Yes.. yes they are. Just because you don't like them doesn't mean they're not metal, grow up.

Checked!

[Broken-pick]

The only metalcore band that I kinda like.Rock on,BFMV!

[jason white]

just a head's up if u want merch then bring heaps o' money i went to the melbourne show and they had a key ring for like 20 bux! and shirts were 50-60 wtf their not even that big here its okay if U2 sell their merch that much cause their huge they can get away with it but bullet i mean come on..... and they talk about their fans so much

[Arbitror]

MarijuanaBandit wrote:

Bullshit for my valentine are in no way metal

Yes.. yes they are. Just because you don't like them doesn't mean they're not metal, grow up.

*facedesk*

[TFK_62]

Too bad no one even recongnises any part of Canada east of Montreal, or I'd gladly go see them. But no way am I going to Montreal.

[Kradle_of_Filth]

YES I LOVE BFMV THEYRE COMIN TO MINNESOTA BABY! HELL YEAH!

[Kradle_of_Filth]

i was first in line for autographs and they actually signed so they are a lot better than other ands out there, they are willing to greet fans and talk to them, i cant wait to see them again

[Shaned]

id go see them for the guitar playing, the singer annoys me because the riffs seem like they require a non singing voice. still, going out with my friends (who love this band) would be fun. and woo atlantic city! my mom can get rooms there!

[Skittles135]

DAMN it! I missed the 8/14 show! Now i'll have to wait til next year...