Welsh metallersBullet For My Valentinewill shortly commence work on their first new material since 2015's"Venom"album.

BassistJamie MathiastoldArte Concertat last weekend'sWacken Open Airfestival in Wacken, Germany (see video below): "I think the plan is, at the end of this month, we're gonna have a couple of days in the studio writing and recording."

GuitaristMichael "Padge" Pagetexplained thatBullet For My Valentine's quick return to the studio was part of a strategy "to keep the momentum of the band and to sort of bring a bit more focus back [on] our winter tour and just see what comes out. So hopefully it'll be happy days."

He added: "I think we're hoping [the session will result in] two [new tracks], but if not, it'll just be one
song."

Bullet For My Valentinerecently signed a worldwide deal withSearch And Destroy/Spinefarm Records.

"Venom"was released in August 2015 viaRCA. The CD markedBullet For My Valentine's first release since the departure of longtime bassistJason Jamesand addition ofMathias(formerlyofRevoker).

Bullet For My ValentinedrummerMichael "Moose" Thomastook a temporary leave of absence from the band earlier this year to spend time with his wife, as they awaited the birth of his first child. He has since been replaced on the road byJason Bowld(Pitchshifter, Axewound).