Bullet For My Valentine - Who Are These Guys?

For the Welsh band, Bullet for My Valentine, it is all about the music. In fact, members have confidently stated that their sound and image will remain despite commercial pressures to the contrary.

Origins of the Band

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The increasingly popular metalcore band started in 1998 as a cover band known as Jeff Killed John, which focused on the songs of Metallica and Nirvana in its repertoire. It actually recorded six songs that were not released although two were re-made for the debut album of the new band.

At present, Bullet for My Valentine is composed of Matthew "Matt" Tuck on guitars and vocals, Jason "Jay" James on bass, Michael "Moose" Thomas on drums, and Michael "Padge" Paget on guitars. Except for James, all three were in Jeff Killed John; James only entered the new band when Crandle, the former bassist, abruptly left.

Music Influences

At first, Jeff Killed John played as a nu metal band, which is in the tradition of LimpBizkit and Korn, assuming that the music will take them to new heights of popularity with the fans and the record producers. However, as nu metal waned, a change of musical style was agreed upon and thus was born Bullet for My Valentine's metalcore sound.

Metalcore is described as a melding of the influences of heavy metal and hardcore punk. Some music critics describe the band's music as dark, melodic rock with metal inclinations. Thus, members cite bands like Metallica, Pantera, Annihilator, Iron Maiden, and Machine Head as just a few of their musical influences.

Discography 2003-2009

Since its inception in 2003, Bullet for My Valentine merch has kept pace with the popularity of the band's records. In order of the release, the following records are out in the market today:

o The Poison album, released in October 2005 in the United Kingdom and February 2006 in the United States, which attained the highest rating of number 3 on the Top Heatseekers. It has four singles including two from the Jeff Killed John days.

o Scream Aim Fire album, released in January 2008, which topped the Billboard 200 at number 4. Tuck says it is more up-tempo and more aggressive in sound.

Extended plays include Hand of Blood and Road to Nowhere. At present, Bullet for My Valentine is working on a new album in Wales under producer Don Gilmore's direction.

Awards Received

Aside from the brisk sales in Bullet for My Valentine merch, the band has received accolades from various sources. These include "Best UK Single", "Best British Newcomer" and "Best British Band" from Kerrang!; "Best Newcomer" from the Welsh Music Award; and again, "Best British Band" from the Metal Hammer Golden God Award. For a band this young, these awards are indeed significant accomplishments.

And speaking of Bullet for My Valentine merch, these can be bought at their official website as well as in other authorized sites. Merchandise range from caps to skateboard decks, shirts, canvas prints, posters, songbooks and gift certificates.

At present, Bullet for My Valentine is on tour in the United States as well as in European countries, especially in music festivals. With such young talent and confidence, the band may well become the next music legends.

Bullet For My Valentine - Who Are These Guys?

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