Style and influences
Bullet for My Valentine's music has been described by critics as metalcore,[31][32] heavy metal,[33][34] and thrash metal.[35][36] The band has cited being influenced by bands such as Metallica, Annihilator, Pantera, Machine Head, Iron Maiden, Testament, Stuck Mojo, Slayer, Judas Priest, and Megadeth.[37] These bands inspire Bullet for My Valentine's "catchy vocals, aggressive riffs and melodies" according to Thomas.[38] Kirk Miller of Decibel Magazine praised the band for the effort in synchronised song structures.[39] When asked of their views on their looks, members of the band have stated that they would not change their sound or image for a commercial approach; Tuck commented that, "Without sounding harsh, we're more interested in what our music sounds like than what our ******** hair looks like."[40]
Awards
Bullet for My Valentine won the Welsh Music Award for Best Newcomer in 2004,[41] and, according to The Sun, were 'booed' when receiving the 2006 Metal Hammer Golden God Award for Best British Band.[42] The band have received four awards from Kerrang!: Best UK Single for "Tears Don't Fall" in 2006,[43] Best British Newcomer in 2005,[44] and Best British Band in 2008 and 2009.[45][46] As a result, they headlined Kerrang!'s 25 year anniversary tour of the UK.[47]
Band members
Current members
Matthew "Matt" Tuck - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (since 199 cool
Michael "Padge" Paget - lead guitar, backing vocals (since 199 cool
Michael "Moose" Thomas - drums (since 199 cool
Jason "Jay" James - bass guitar, vocals (since 2003)
Former members
Nick Crandle – bass (1998–2003)
Discography
Main article: Bullet for My Valentine discography
The Poison (2005)
Scream Aim Fire (200 cool
Untitled Third Album (2009/2010)
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