Bullet for My Valentine, often abbreviated as BFMV, are a Welsh heavy metal band from Bridgend, formed in 1998. The band is currently composed of Matthew Tuck, Michael Paget, Jason Bowld and Jamie Mathias. Former members include Michael Thomas, Jason James and Nick Crandle; the latter were on bass. They were formed under the name Jeff Killed John and started their music career by covering songs by Metallica and Nirvana. Jeff Killed John recorded six songs which were not released; two of these tracks were reworked later in their career as Bullet for My Valentine. A change of style from that of Jeff Killed John led the band to change their name. In 2002, the band secured a five-album deal with Sony BMG. The band has stated that their music is influenced by classic metal acts such as Metallica, Iron Maiden and Slayer. The band is part of the Cardiff music scene.
| Also known as | Jeff Killed John (1998–2003) |
| Origin | Bridgend, Wales, UK |
| Genres | Metalcore, heavy metal, thrash metal, hard rock |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | Trustkill, Visible Noise, Gun, Sony Music, Jive, RCA, Spinefarm |
| Members | Matthew Tuck, Michael Paget, Jamie Mathias, Jason Bowld |
| Past members | Nick Crandle, Jason James, Michael Thomas |
About Bullet for My Valentine
Known as Jeff Killed John from 1998 to 2005. They were the winners of Best British Band from the Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards in 2006 and 2010.
Achievement of Bullet for My Valentine
Lead singer Matt Tuck said he's been heavily influenced by Bruce Springsteen, Bob Seger and Bob Dylan.
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Latest information about Bullet for My Valentine updated on July 28 2021.
