Welsh metallers Bullet For My Valentine (BFMV) released their fifth studio album, Venom, in the summer of 2016, followed by a headline UK & European tour. Produced by Carl Bown and Colin Richardson (Slipknot, Machine Head, Trivium) Venom has been hailed as the band’s heaviest record to date. Frontman Matt Tuck, guitarist Michael ‘Padge’ Paget, drummer Michael ‘Moose’ Thomas and new addition bassist Jamie Mathias worked closely with Lighting and Production Designer Tom Campbell to produce what would become the band’s most visually impactful tour to date. Kelly Murray reports…
BFMV’s sound progression is immediately evident on their new album, grittier and unrelenting, the band had to ensure their live shows matched up to their evolving persona. The touring vendors comprised Neg Earth Lights, SSE Audio, Pyrojunkies, LS-Live, AC Lasers, Bitersweet Catering, MM Band Services for bussing and Transam Trucking. Tour Manager John Daddyy and Production Manager Johnnie Allen oversaw the production.
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