Venom
by Bullet For My Valentine
  • Record Label: RCA
  • Release Date: Aug 14, 2015
User Score
7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 39 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 55
  3. Negative: 6 out of 55
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  1. Skulleater
    Sep 6, 2015
    6
    I enjoyed most old music that Bullet for my Valentine made, so I expected a lot from this album. When they released "raising hell" my expectations went up even more because I really enjoyed the song. After that they started previewing songs that had boring and dull lyrics but the music quality was good.

    So I thought, there's still hope for this album. Now that it's out I have to say I    I enjoyed most old music that Bullet for my Valentine made, so I expected a lot from this album. When they released "raising hell" my expectations went up even more because I really enjoyed the song. After that they started previewing songs that had boring and dull lyrics but the music quality was good.

    So I thought, there's still hope for this album. Now that it's out I have to say I enjoy it, but the lyrics remain a LOT worse than I expected. In this album they've proven themselves worthy but it never really shines because of the dull lyrics that seem to hold them back too.

    I'd still recommend the album though, as it is better than temper temper, and it gave me a good feeling as long as I just didn't listen to what they were saying.    … Expand
  2. Jiano74
    Jan 25, 2016
    6
    This by far isn't the best Bullet have produced but songs such as Venom and You Want a Battle? are pretty good songs to listen to it is one that I wouldn't recommend people listen to to get their own opinions on it.
  3. RyFox
    Dec 14, 2015
    5
    This album is kind of an odd case. On one hand, you have the singles that are very good. But then on the other, the album takes a swan dive with Professor Ruin. So I guess as a final verdict, I would experiment and find which songs in the album you like and just get those. The rest you may want to leave out of it.

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Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. Q Magazine
    Aug 26, 2015
    40
    Frontman Matt Tuck leaves no cliche unturned in his angst-ridden lyrics and the second half of the album is weighed down by the leaden balladry. [Oct 2015, p.104]
  2. AllMusic
    Aug 14, 2015
    70
    The band's detractors will probably complain that the template remains firmly in place, and the band is aimlessly trekking through well-trodden terrain, but by returning to their roots, Bullet for My Valentine seem to have reignited the spark that made their early work so vital.
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  3. DIY Magazine
    Aug 14, 2015
    40
    Flashes of the airtight songwriting that ran through ‘Scream Aim Fire’ and ‘Fever’ remain--closer ‘Pariah’ does controlled fury very well--but otherwise, it has to be case of back to the drawing board, because Bullet sound as if they’re beginning to run on fumes.
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