Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine Feud: Tour Cancelled Amidst Band Tension?
What started as a celebratory "Poisoned Ascendancy" tour marking the 20th anniversaries of Bullet For My Valentine's (BFMV) The Poison and Trivium's Ascendancy has taken a dramatic turn. Originally slated to extend across continents, the tour has been abruptly cut short, sparking a public dispute between the bands, leaving fans worldwide disappointed and questioning the future of their co-headlining ventures.
The tension ignited when Mexican concert promoters announced the cancellation of the Latin America and Australia/New Zealand/Japan legs, citing Matt Tuck of Bullet For My Valentine as the reason. Trivium bassist Paolo Gregoletto fueled the fire further, directly calling out Tuck on a livestream, accusing him of being the sole decision-maker behind the cancellation. This accusation led to a fierce exchange, with Trivium severing ties with Tuck specifically.
Social media quickly became the battleground, with both bands unfollowing each other and Trivium renaming the tour the "farewell" tour, signaling its premature end. One particularly cutting remark from Trivium on TikTok accused Tuck of having "no respect for us or our crew," escalating the conflict beyond simple disagreement.
Amidst the drama, fans who attended the North American leg of the "Poisoned Ascendancy" tour witnessed a powerful performance at Pier 17 in New York. The concert, featuring August Burns Red and Bleed From Within alongside the headliners, delivered a night of intense metalcore nostalgia. Trivium played Ascendancy from start to finish, while Bullet For My Valentine ripped through classics from The Poison, reminding fans of their enduring impact on the genre.
Despite the success of the North American shows, the future remains uncertain. Bullet For My Valentine has yet to officially acknowledge the tour cancellation, leaving fans in Latin America, Australia, and Japan anxious for answers. While Trivium plans to continue touring in North America with other bands and "special surprises", the fallout from this feud raises questions about the possibility of future collaborations between these metal giants.
What do you think? Was this just a disagreement about tour logistics, or is there more to the story? Share your thoughts and theories in the comments below!
