In the early 2000s, a few small ex-mining towns around the South Wales
valleys became an unlikely hotbed for some of the most exciting new rock
and metal bands in the world. Following on from the vanguard of
Lostprophets and Funeral for a Friend, four childhood friends formed
Bullet for My Valentine and ultimately became the scene's largest
export. Combining the ferocious riffs and militaristic drums of eighties
thrash with an undeniable pop sensibility, Bullet for My Valentine have
gone on to sell millions of records worldwide. From the incendiary fury
of their breakout debut The Poison to the fifth album Venom released
in August 2015, the quartet have become the biggest British metal band
since Iron Maiden. This book traces their story, from the crisis that
almost ended the band's career early to the glorious highs of sell-out
hometown shows; from the sleepy valleys of Wales to a seat at the table
of heavy metal legends.