Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium’s The Poison Ascendancy Tour to End Prematurely
A joint tour between metal bands Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium, celebrating 20 years of Bullet For My Valentine’s debut album "The Poison" and two decades of Trivium’s sophomore album "Ascendancy", will be coming to an end prematurely. The tour, which kicked off in January and was set to run throughout 2025, will conclude with its North American leg, after completing the European and UK leg earlier in the year.
According to a recent stream from Trivium bassist and vocalist Paolo Gregoletto, the decision to end the tour early was made by Bullet For My Valentine vocalist and guitarist Matt Tuck. In a transcribed clip from his social media stream, Gregoletto stated: "Matt Tuck didn’t want to do it, after we had planned it, after stuff was already in the works — don’t know why. I think it would have been amazing. I think ‘The Poison’ is a great album. I think the two records pair very well together. And I think it would have been nice to give everyone around the world a chance to see the two together."
The news was met with disappointment from fans, with some taking to social media to express their frustration. Trivium themselves made a subtle mention of the apparent tension via a post on their Facebook page, indicating the unplanned end of the tour. The band also took a shot at Tuck via their official TikTok, stating: "He’s the sole decision maker of the band and he has no respect for us or our crew."
The rift between the two bands has spilled over into their respective fan communities, with some fans criticising Trivium for taking the dispute public. However, the band has maintained that they will continue to tour and perform, albeit without Bullet For My Valentine. As reported by The PRP, Trivium will be touring with other bands, including August Burns Red and Bleed From Within, for the remaining four dates of the North American leg.
The final dates for the North American leg of the tour are as follows:
- 05/13 Corbin, KY – Corbin Arena
- 05/14 Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre
- 05/17 Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
- 05/18 Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
The decision to end the tour early has left fans wondering what could have been, had the tour continued as planned. As The PRP previously reported, the tour was set to be a celebration of two iconic albums, and it’s clear that fans were excited to see the two bands perform together.
The PRP has learned that the tour was cancelled due to creative differences between the two bands. According to sources close to the matter, the decision to end the tour was not taken lightly, and it’s clear that there is no hard feelings between the two bands.
In a statement, Trivium’s Paolo Gregoletto expressed his disappointment at the end of the tour, saying: "I think it would have been amazing to see the two bands perform together, but unfortunately it’s not meant to be." The PRP will continue to follow this story and provide updates as more information becomes available.
As the metal community comes to terms with the end of the tour, fans are left to wonder what could have been. One thing is certain, however – the legacy of "The Poison" and "Ascendancy" will live on, and fans will continue to celebrate the music of Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium for years to come.
