Bullet for My Valentine has reportedly exited from additional legs of their highly anticipated Poisoned Ascendancy tour alongside Trivium — a move attributed to Matt Tuck, the frontman of BFMV, by Paolo Gregoletto, the bassist of Trivium. This decision has come as a surprise to fans eagerly awaiting the continuation of a collaborative tour marking the significant milestone of the 20th anniversaries of Bullet for My Valentine’s debut album, The Poison, and Trivium’s influential sophomore album, Ascendancy.

As both bands approach the conclusion of the North American portion of their co-headlining tour, which was originally slated to extend until the end of 2025 and include performances across South America and Australia, the cancellation of these plans has left many fans disappointed. The excitement surrounding this tour was palpable, especially given the legendary status of both albums and their impact on the metal scene. However, with these recent developments, the future of the tour is now uncertain.

On Sunday, Trivium took to social media to share an updated tour flyer featuring the title “The Poisoned Ascendancy [Farewell] Tour,” highlighting the abrupt change in direction for the tour. Earlier in the week, Gregoletto had clarified that the joint tour would no longer continue to South America and Australia due to Tuck’s decision to withdraw from the remaining dates.

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In a candid livestream shared on Reddit, Gregoletto expressed his disappointment regarding the situation, stating, “Matt Tuck didn’t want to do it, after we had planned it, after stuff was already in the works — don’t know why.” He went on to emphasize his belief that the continuation of the tour would have been a remarkable experience for both bands and their fans. “I think it would have been amazing. I think The Poison is a great album. I think the two records pair very well together. And I think it would have been nice to give everyone around the world a chance to see the two together,” he reflected, indicating the missed opportunity for fans worldwide to witness this historic pairing live on stage.

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Despite the abrupt end of this collaborative tour venture, Gregoletto reassured fans that Trivium would continue to tour independently with different supporting bands. “But we are going to do North America on our own with other bands,” he mentioned. “And we will have a lot of special surprises, because we will have more time to do stuff, so, that’s what it is.” This statement offers a glimmer of hope for fans looking forward to new experiences and performances from the band.

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The unfolding drama surrounding the tour didn’t end with the cancellation announcement. Gregoletto also took to Trivium’s official TikTok to share a lighthearted video of himself giving a thumbs up, captioned, “When you make your first TikTok live and piss off the other bands you are on tour with …” Alongside this playful post, he included the hashtag “#JusticeForSouthAmerica,” indicating the sentiment shared by many fans regarding the abrupt tour changes.

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When a TikTok user criticized Trivium for their public handling of the situation and suggested they should have resolved their issues privately, the band responded assertively: “He’s the sole decision maker of the band and he has no respect for us or our crew.” This statement further fueled the discussion around the dynamics within the band and their relationships with each other, showcasing the complexity of the situation.

As of now, neither band has released an official statement regarding their future touring plans, leaving fans in suspense. The North American leg of the Poisoned Ascendancy tour is still scheduled to conclude this Sunday at the Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, North Carolina, marking a significant moment for both bands involved.