By: Leeza Photo Credit: Press
It's official! "Poisoned Ascendancy" is officially over.
Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine's joint tour was rumored to be canceled, but the groups have finally put out offical statements confirming the rumors to be true.
Trivium's Matt Heafy commented on the cancelation, writing:
"2024 was a rough year for me. I talk about this nightly from stage before departure.
Basically in preparation for this incredible anniversary run, I found my head still plagued by the darkness and negativity I had written about on ascendancy 20 years back.
I knew my head wasn’t in the right place, so I spent the entire year working on my mind - so I could be a better me for my family, my friends, the countless incredible humans worldwide who have supported me and allowed me to make the kind of music I love to make - for a living.
I can’t pinpoint exactly why my mind was in that funk - but it was a lot - and after that work - I can say I’ve been having more fun, this very year, than ever in my life.
I am so lucky that we have been able to celebrate these albums across two continents with honestly - the most perfectly paired bands that I could ever imagine. Both of these albums pair so well together, the fan bases together, the bands together. These two records were the soundtrack to my youth and adulthood.
I have loved every show, every day, every minute; from the work I did - I have found myself more present and more appreciative than ever.
I love touring with my band mates - they’re my best friends and my brothers; and I love our road crew - we’re all truly one big happy family.
I am so blessed that I get to play the songs I wrote with my friends, on stage every night. I get to eat at the best hole in the wall traditional local favorite spots everywhere in the world. I get to train Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with friends new and old across the globe. I get to play video games and lift weights and do yoga and do FaceTime book time with my amazing twins back home; and watch my wife and I’s favorite shows on my iPad while we talk on FaceTime.
Thank you all for allowing me to do this.
Although plans have shifted, and many places we were looking forward to visiting will have to wait a little bit longer; I know The Shogunate knows how much we love what we do. We will return. Everywhere. And we will show you a couple of the greatest Trivium songs we’ve ever crafted - from our hq - the home we have built from the ground up: the Trivium Hangar Studios."
Bullet For My Valentine made a joint statement about the cancelation, commenting:
"Hey guys, Bullet here
As we head into the final shows of The Poisoned Ascendancy tour, we want to thank everyone who’s come out to celebrate with us. The shows have been phenomenal and we’ve loved connecting with every single one of you.
Being in this band is the most important thing to the four of us. We’re incredibly grateful to have been given the chance to look back at a pair of life-changing albums for us & Trivium, who we have nothing but respect and admiration for. To have a career spanning over 20+ years is an incredible achievement, and we understand all the dedication and sacrifice that comes with that. The celebration of both these albums has been a career highlight for us, there’s 5 shows left out here in the US and then we embark upon a full month of summer festivals in June which we’re really looking forward to.
With that being said, the four of us collectively feel that the time is right for us to divert our full attention towards the next chapter of Bullet For My Valentine. We can’t wait to get back in the studio later this summer and finish what we promise you is our best album to date. To go along with this, we are already starting to make plans for the 2026 & 2027 touring cycles, hitting every corner. We are super excited to drop new music for you all. We value our fans above all else and are forever grateful for your support. We’ll be back with all of you very soon.
Bullet For My Valentine"
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