Trivium bassist Paolo Gregoletto revealed details about a canceled co-headlining tour with Bullet For My Valentine through a statement on Reddit.
Gregoletto used a TikTok livestream to discuss the failed plans for a joint tour celebrating iconic albums from both bands.
“Matt Tuck didn’t want to do it, after we had planned it, after stuff was already in the works — don’t know why,” Gregoletto said. “I think it would have been amazing. I think ‘The Poison’ is a great album. I think the two records pair very well together. I think it would have been nice to give everyone around the world a chance to see the two together.”
Despite the setback, Gregoletto maintained optimism about Trivium’s future plans.
“But we are going to do North America on our own with other bands. And we will have a lot of special surprises, because we will have more time to do stuff, so, that’s what it is,” he concluded.
The band now moves forward with alternative touring arrangements for North America. Special additions will be announced.
The canceled tour would have celebrated two landmark albums that shaped the modern metalcore scene.
Music archives documented that both ‘The Poison’ and ‘Ascendancy’ emerged in 2005, as noted in historical records. ‘The Poison’ cemented Bullet For My Valentine’s status in melodic metalcore. ‘Ascendancy’ highlighted Trivium’s signature combination of heavy riffs and versatile vocals.
Records from Concert Archives showed the bands’ history of sharing stages throughout their careers. This past collaboration had built significant anticipation for their potential co-headlining tour.
The planned “Poisoned Ascendancy Tour” had secured an impressive lineup. Concertful reported that August Burns Red and Bleed From Within were set to provide support. Following recent developments, the bands have opted for separate touring schedules.
