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Style and influences
Bullet for My Valentine's music has been described by critics as metalcore,[31][32] heavy metal,[33][34] and thrash metal.[35][36] The band has cited being influenced by bands such as Metallica, Annihilator, Pantera, Machine Head, Iron Maiden, Testament, Stuck Mojo, Slayer, Judas Priest, and Megadeth.[37] These bands inspire Bullet for My Valentine's "catchy vocals, aggressive riffs and melodies" according to Thomas.[38] Kirk Miller of Decibel Magazine praised the band for the effort in synchronised song structures.[39] When asked of their views on their looks, members of the band have stated that they would not change their sound or image for a commercial approach; Tuck commented that, "Without sounding harsh, we're more interested in what our music sounds like than what our ******** hair looks like."[40]

Awards
Bullet for My Valentine won the Welsh Music Award for Best Newcomer in 2004,[41] and, according to The Sun, were 'booed' when receiving the 2006 Metal Hammer Golden God Award for Best British Band.[42] The band have received four awards from Kerrang!: Best UK Single for "Tears Don't Fall" in 2006,[43] Best British Newcomer in 2005,[44] and Best British Band in 2008 and 2009.[45][46] As a result, they headlined Kerrang!'s 25 year anniversary tour of the UK.[47]

Band members
Current members
Matthew "Matt" Tuck - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (since 199 cool
Michael "Padge" Paget - lead guitar, backing vocals (since 199 cool
Michael "Moose" Thomas - drums (since 199 cool
Jason "Jay" James - bass guitar, vocals (since 2003)
Former members
Nick Crandle – bass (1998–2003)
Discography
Main article: Bullet for My Valentine discography
The Poison (2005)
Scream Aim Fire (200 cool
Untitled Third Album (2009/2010)
References
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^ a b "Bullet for My Valentine Interview". Room Thirteen. July 8, 2005. http://www.roomthirteen.com/cgi-bin/feature_view.cgi?FeatureID=185. Retrieved 2007-10-30.
^ Lukes, Daniel. "Screamocore takes a dump where it eats". Decibel. Archived from the original on 2006-05-06. http://web.archive.org/web/20060506025905/http://www.decibelmagazine.com/reviews/sep2005/bullet_for_my_valentine.aspx. Retrieved 2007-11-09.
^ Joyce, Josh. "Bullet For My Valentine - Hand of Blood EP". Zero Magazine. http://www.zeromag.com/articles/cd_view.php?id=924&pi=0. Retrieved 2007-11-09.
^ Alisoglu, Scott (August 22, 2009). "The Poison". Blabbermouth.net. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=604. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
^ "Chart Listing for the week of Mar 04 2006:". Billboard. March 4, 2006. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/esearch/chart_display.jsp?cfi=305&cfgn=Albums&cfn=The+Billboard+200&ci=3064550&cdi=8553281&cid=03%2F04%2F2006. Retrieved 2007-11-02.
^ "Bullet for My Valentine - Albums". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.chartFormatGroupName=Albums&model.vnuArtistId=690285&model.vnuAlbumId=914137. Retrieved 2007-11-02.
^ "RIAA - Gold & Platinum - August 12, 2009". Recording Industry Association of America. http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=The%20Poison&artist=&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2009&sort=Artist&perPage=25. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
^ "Bullet for My Valentine - Singles". Billboard. http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/retrieve_chart_history.do?model.vnuArtistId=690285&model.vnuAlbumId=914137. Retrieved 2007-11-07.
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^ "Bullet for My Valentine - Matt Tuck, Vocals/Guitars". SMN News. April 1, 2006. http://www.smnnews.com/2006/04/01/bullet-for-my-valentine-matt-tuck-vocalsguitars/. Retrieved 2007-11-07.
^ "Bullet For My Valentine DVD Slated For December Release". The Gauntlet. November 2, 2006. http://www.thegauntlet.com/article/1203/6254/%09%09%09Bullet-For-My-Valentine.html. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
^ Arto (January 3, 2006). "Bullet for My Valentine interview - Moose". HardcoreSounds. http://www.hardcoresounds.net/modules.php?name=Interviews&func=view&id=6. Retrieved 2007-11-07.
^ Wood, Mikael. "BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE". Revolver. http://www.revolvermag.com/content/bullet-my-valentine-0. Retrieved 2009-08-22.
^ "Machine Head Added To Metallica's Wembley Bill". Blabbermouth.net. June 27, 2007. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=75664. Retrieved 2007-11-07.
^ Chris (June 21, 2007). "Bullet update". bulletformyvalentine1.com. http://www.bulletformyvalentine1.com/website/html/news.php?page=2. Retrieved 2007-11-07.
^ Graff, Gary (April 12, 2007). "Bullet for My Valentine in the thick of new album". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2007-04-25. http://web.archive.org/web/20070425125256/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003571071. Retrieved 2007-11-31.
^ "Bullet for My Valentine frontman says new album is 'More commercial than the last one, we're all gonna cut our hair and wear more makeup'.". Blabbermouth.net. October 15, 2007. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=82814. Retrieved 2007-10-30.
^ Harris, Chris; Wiederhorn, Jon (November 16, 2007). "Hate Eternal Do Some Soul-Searching; Plus Shadows Fall, Blut Aus Nord & More News That Rules, In Metal File". MTV. http://www.mtv.com/news/articles/1574461/20071115/id_0.jhtml. Retrieved 2009-08-13.
^ Hasty, Katie (February 6, 200 cool . "Keys Notches Fourth Week At No. 1". Billboard. Archived from the original on 2008-02-08. http://web.archive.org/web/20080208021000/http://www.billboard.com/bbcom/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003707091. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
^ "Bullet for My Valentine Cancels Seattle, Canada Dates". Blabbermouth.net. April 14, 2008. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=94842. Retrieved 2008-04-14.
^ Tjames Madison. "No Fear tour". LiveDaily. http://www.livedaily.com/news/14274.html. Retrieved 2008-08-11.
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^ a b "Bullet for My Valentine’s Matt Tuck on new album". Metal Hammer. March 16, 2009. http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/bullet-for-my-valentines-matt-tuck-on-new-album/. Retrieved 2009-03-16.
^ "Bullet for My Valentine Drummer Interviewed By Swigged!". Blabbermouth. August 11, 2009. http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=125100. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
^ Castillo, Arielle. "Mayhem Festival". New Times Broward/Palm Beach. http://www.browardpalmbeach.com/events/mayhem-festival-828624/. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
^ "Mayhem Festival Press Release". Mayhem Festival. 2009-01-28. http://www.mayhemfest.com/2009-press-release.pdf. Retrieved 2009-01-28.
^ Chamberlain, Richard. "Sonisphere - the inthenews.co.uk review". Inthenews.co.uk. http://www.inthenews.co.uk/infocus/entertainment/sonisphere-the-inthenews-co-uk-review-$1316160.htm. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
^ http://www.bulletformyvalentine1.com/
^ Goodden, Joe. "Bullet For My Valentine — The Poison". BBC News. http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/music/sites/genres_artists/rock_pop/bfmv_poison.shtml. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
^ "BFMV at NME". NME. http://www.nme.com/artists/bullet-for-my-valentine. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
^ Nettleton, Chris. "Drowned in Sound - Bullet for My Valentine: Scream Aim Fire review". Drowned in Sound. http://drownedinsound.com/releases/12569/reviews/2876423. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
^ "Absolute Radio - Bullet for My Valentine pull out of Metallica Wembley show". Absolute Radio. June 21, 2007. http://www.absoluteradio.co.uk/music/news/story/2294/Bullet_for_My_Valentine_pull_out_of_Metallica_Wembley_show.html. Retrieved 2009-03-22.
^ Stack, Eamonn (February 20, 200 cool . "BBC review Scream Aim Fire". BBC News. http://www.bbc.co.uk/music/release/8f4h/. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
^ Weiderhorn, Jon (November 7, 200 cool . "The New Guitar Gods: Bullet for My Valentine". Guitar World. http://www.guitarworld.com/article/the_new_guitar_gods_bullet_for_my_valentine. Retrieved 2009-02-08.
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^ "Bullet for My Valentine - Confident aiming at being the next classic metal band". Metalrage.com. June 22, 2006. http://www.metalrage.com/articles/422. Retrieved 2007-11-01.
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^ Mendoza, Nadia (June 12, 2007). "Bullet booed at Metal Awards". The Sun. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/bizarre/online/article236903.ece. Retrieved 2007-10-31.
^ "The Best British Metal Band to Emerge in Years." - Q Magazine". NewsBlaze. November 16, 2007. http://newsblaze.com/story/20071116045610tsop.np/topstory.html. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
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^ Clarke, Betty (November 18, 200 cool . "Pop review: Bullet for My Valentine, Alexandra Palace, London". The Guardian. http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2008/nov/18/pop-music-review-bullet-valentine. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
^ "Award double for rockers Slipknot". BBC News. August 4, 2009. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/8181878.stm. Retrieved 2009-08-12.
^ "Bullet for My Valentine win Kerrang! award". Ultimate Guitar Archive. August 29, 2006. http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/press_releases/bullet_for_my_valentine_win_kerrang_award.html. Retrieved 2007-10-31.
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