What was set to be one of the most anticipated metalcore tours of the year has come to an unexpected halt. The co-headlining "Poisoned Ascendancy Tour," celebrating the 20th anniversaries of Bullet For My Valentine's The Poison and Trivium's Ascendancy, has been abruptly cut short, leaving fans worldwide in shock and disappointment.
The tour, which had successfully completed its European and North American legs, was scheduled to continue to South America, Japan, and Australia. However, these dates have been cancelled. Trivium bassist Paolo Gregoletto attributed the cancellation to Bullet For My Valentine frontman Matt Tuck, stating during a livestream, "Matt Tuck didn't want to do it, after we had planned it, after stuff was already in the works — don't know why" .
In response, Bullet For My Valentine released a statement expressing gratitude to fans and explaining their decision to focus on the band's future endeavors. They stated, "We 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" .
The sudden cancellation has sparked a wave of speculation and disappointment among fans, particularly in regions affected by the cancellations. Trivium's social media activity, including a rebranded tour poster labeled "The Poisoned Ascendancy [Farewell] Tour," suggests a sense of finality and frustration with the situation.
Despite the setback, Trivium has announced plans to continue their Ascendancy anniversary celebrations independently, with a new North American leg reportedly in the works. The fate of their intended South American and Australian runs remains uncertain .
This unexpected turn of events underscores the complexities of collaborative tours and the challenges that can arise, even among seasoned bands. Fans worldwide hope for transparency and resolution, eager to see both bands continue to thrive in their respective paths.
