Bullet For My Valentine Releases Fifth Album, Touring with New Bassist

Welsh metal band Bullet For My Valentine has released its fifth studio album, Venom. Frontman Matt Tuck handled bass on the record, which is the group’s first following the departure of longtime bassist Jason “Jay” James.

The album deliberately shies away from any melodic or pop sounds, Tuck said. “We wanted to keep this as dark as possible. It was very important that the album sounded intense. That’s what our fans loved the most since day one.”

Here’s a taste of what he means on “You Want a Battle? (Here’s a War)”:

Since the album’s recording, the group has added a new bassist to its lineup, Welsh musician Jamie Mathias, who also handles background vocals and is touring with the band.

Check out BFMV’s remaining U.S. tour dates with Slipknot and Lamb of God:

Venom is available on CD, vinyl and as a digital download (iTunes and Amazon MP3).

Venom Track List:

1. V
2. No Way Out
3. Army of Noise
4. Worthless
5. You Want A Battle? (Here’s A War)
6. Broken
7. Venom
8. Harder the Heart
9. Skin
10. Hell or High Water
11. Pariah
12. Playing God
13. Run For Your Life
14. In Loving Memory
15. Raising Hell