Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine: Tour Troubles and New Horizons
Drama in the metal world! The highly anticipated "Poisoned Ascendancy" tour featuring Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine has hit a snag, resulting in a premature ending and some public finger-pointing. But fear not, metalheads, as both bands are forging ahead with new plans.
Originally intended to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Bullet For My Valentine's debut album "The Poison" and Trivium's sophomore album "Ascendancy," the tour was cut short, leaving fans in South America and Australia disappointed.
Bullet For My Valentine addressed the situation in a statement, expressing gratitude to fans who attended the shows and announcing their decision to focus on their next album. "With that being said, the four of us collectively feel that the time is right for us to divert our full attention towards the next chapter of Bullet For My Valentine," the band wrote. They've promised their best album to date and are already planning tours for 2026 and 2027.
However, the story doesn't end there. Trivium bassist Paolo Gregoletto sparked controversy by placing the blame for the tour's cancellation squarely on Bullet For My Valentine's frontman Matt Tuck. According to Gregoletto, Tuck decided against continuing the tour despite initial plans and preparations. "Matt Tuck didn’t want to do it, after we had planned it, after stuff was already in the works — don’t know why," Gregoletto said via livestream.
Adding fuel to the fire, Trivium's TikTok page featured a post seemingly mocking Bullet For My Valentine, with a caption referencing Tuck's alleged lack of respect for Trivium and their crew. This public airing of grievances has certainly added a layer of intrigue to the situation.
Despite the tour drama, Trivium is keeping busy. They've announced a string of European tour dates for August, including appearances at several festivals: Bloodstock Festival, Motocultor Festival, and Reload Festival. These shows will take place in the UK, Germany, Belgium, Netherlands, and France. They also have dates lined up for Louder Than Life 2025 and Aftershock Festival 2025 later in the year.
While the "Poisoned Ascendancy" tour may have ended prematurely, both Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine are moving forward with new music and tour plans. It remains to be seen how this public disagreement will affect their relationship in the long run, but for now, fans can look forward to new music and live performances from both bands.
What do you think about the tour's early end? Whose side are you on? Let us know in the comments below!
