Bullet for my valentine - Hand of Blood EP Review (fantastic - must hear) :) (Hand Of Blood - Bullet for My Valentine)

Member Name: jake0020

Product:	Hand Of Blood - Bullet for My Valentine
Date:	12/10/09 (37 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: awesome band, extremely good value for money EP...the list goes on

Disadvantages: none

INTRODUCTION TO BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE:

Bullet for my Valentine (BFMV) are a welsh metalcore band originally formed under the name of 'Jeff Killed John', the band formed in 1999 and are still going strong after eleven years, the bands musical style has been said to incorporate similarities to such bands as Slayer, Iron maiden, metallica and others.

MY PERSONAL OPINION OF THE BAND:

I personally was introduced to bullet for my Valentine around three-four years ago by luck, i was flicking through the music channels on my TV and suddenly heard something that captured my attention in a positive way, and it was Bullet for my valentine - Tears don't fall.

This was when i was around twelve to thirteen and was generally listening to rap and hip hop music, and didn't really venture outside of those four walls, but upon hearing this band it opened a lot of doors.

I over the last few years have grown more and more distant from Rap & other similar genres and am into very heavy metal, gothic, thrash type music which i have bullet to thank for.

This band is excellent and i think everyone should check them out, they have a myriad of excellent songs out there which i must of listened to hundreds upon hundreds of times each, and i hope to see them in concert at some point. :)

ALBUM INFORMATION:

hand of blood is bullet for my valentines second Extended play (EP) album which was released on the 22nd of August 2005, via 'trustkill records'

Trustkill records is a record lable distributed by Universal media group that specializes in: Alternative rock/ Metalcore/ Hardcore punk

track listings:
1. - "4 Words (To Choke Upon)"
2. - "Hand of Blood"
3. - "Cries In Vain"
4. - "Curses"
5. - "No Control"
6. - "Just Another Star"

ALBUM ART:

The Album art as you can see above is very visually appealing and of a high quality design which fits in with the codes & conventions of the type of band that bullet for my valentine is.

it ties in with the EP title 'hand of blood' due to the guns and blood on the two people which are on the front cover of the album art.

GENRE & STYLE OF MUSIC

The genre of music is a mixture of Heavy metal, Thrash metal, metalcore.
There is also parts of song songs which are very melodic and then some screaming, etc so it really is a nice blend of different styles which really works, and showcases all of what this band can do.

ADDITIONAL BAND INFORMATION:

Band Members:

Matt Tuck - Lead vocalist, Rhythm guitar
Mike Padget - Lead guitar and also backing vocalist
Mike Thomas - Drums
Jayson James - Bass guitar, vocals

CONCLUSION:

Bullet for my valentine are in my opinion an extremely talented, underrated band who have made an extremely positive contribution to the heavy metal genre and its sub-genres.

I reccomend everyone to take a look at these guys, if this type of music is not your usual type just keep an open mind and i am sure you will enjoy listening to these as much as i do.

Summary: an extremely talented and awesome band - flawless! (10/10)