Overview

• In a new Fox40 interview, Trivium’s Matt Heafy said their "dance partner dropped off after three months" and summarized the situation as "we wanted to play shows and someone else didn’t."
• Bassist Paolo Gregoletto previously alleged that Bullet For My Valentine frontman Matt Tuck pulled out because he "didn't wanna do it," calling him the band’s sole decision-maker.
• Bullet For My Valentine issued an official statement saying the group chose to divert full attention to making a new album, with plans to return to touring cycles in 2026 and 2027.
• Trivium has retooled its plans with a fall “Ascend Above The Ashes” run featuring Jinjer and Heriot and a slot at the Aftershock festival in early October.
• The band will release the Struck Dead EP in October and says it is already writing its eleventh full-length record.