Fever

AlbumApr 20 / 201011 songs, 49m 38s95%
Melodic Metalcore
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On their third album, the globally dominating Welsh thrashcore band came to terms with melody while keeping their intensity. From the colossal martial-tribal drums that open “Your Betrayal” onward, they barely let up for a second. Check out the heavyweight riffing on “Pleasure and Pain” and “Begging for Mercy,” the shredding solos on “The Last Fight” and “Dignity,” and the classical progressions of epic six-minute centerpiece “Alone.” Chorus hooks are everywhere, too, the best of which are found on “Bittersweet Memories.”

Welsh thrash/metalcore band Bullet for My Valentine sold a lot of records out of the gate with their 2006 album The Poison, blending old-school metal riffing and emo lyrical content in a manner similar to Stateside peers like Atreyu.

5 / 10

Bullet for My Valentine lives and dies by Matt Tuck.

<p>It's fun, but Bullet for My Valentine are still metal enough to provoke, says <strong>Will Dean</strong></p>

Album Reviews: Bullet For My Valentine - Fever

3.0 / 5

Bullet for My Valentine - Fever review: This is slick, well-produced, mainstream metal. If you're into that style of music then feel free to pick this up.