Bullet for My Valentine

Bullet for My Valentine (sometimes abbreviated as BFMV) is a British metalcore band from Bridgend, Wales. The band consists of Matthew Tuck (lead vocals, rhythm guitar), Michael Paget (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jamie Mathias (bass guitar, backing vocals), and Jason Bowld (drums). They initially formed under the name Jeff Killed John and began their musical career by covering songs by Metallica and Nirvana. Jeff Killed John recorded six unreleased songs; two of these songs were later reworked by Bullet for My Valentine.

Bullet for My Valentine's first album, titled The Poison, was released on 23 October 2005 in the United Kingdom and on 14 February 2006 in the United States to coincide with Valentine's Day. The album peaked at number 128 on the Billboard 200 in the United States. It was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The band's second album, titled Scream Aim Fire, was released on 29 January 2008 and reached number four on the Billboard 200. The band's third album, Fever, was released on 28 April 2010 and reached number three on the Billboard 200. By 2012, the band had sold over one million copies in the United States alone and over 5 million worldwide.