BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE - Venom 2xLP

Label: RCA

Temper Temper wasn’t completely diabolical, but it felt neutered on more than a few occasions, and was the first time that Bullet For My Valentine’s sound could ever be deemed as toothless.

But, of course, that wasn’t to last – the record put no dampener whatsoever on their live shows, and Revoker vocalist Jamie Mathias was quickly drafted in as a new bassist. Most importantly though, they’ve returned with Venom, an album that proves that they’re still the band they once were.

Overall, Venom impresses in its attempt to bring Bullet back onto the heavier path. This band can release the most critically maligned album of their career followed by the rockiest period they’ve ever had, and follow it up with an accomplished return to form like this is definitely something to be commended. And for all they’ve been through, that’s the very least that Bullet For My Valentine deserve.