With three albums only under their belt, Bullet For My Valentine rapidly became the new darlings of British Heavy Metal. And the success enjoyed by the Welsh band is fully deserved: their songs are hooky and catchy, their riffs are killer and they brought guitar to the forefront with a dangerous edgy sound. Matt Tuck’s left hand evokes the steadiness of James Hetfield’s, and Michael Paget’s shred solos make him one of the best contemporary lead players.