Metal Titans Unite: Trivium, Bullet for My Valentine, and August Burns Red Ignite Detroit's Fillmore
On April 28th, The Fillmore Detroit shook to its foundation as Trivium and Bullet for My Valentine delivered a co-headlining metal masterclass, starting off the night was a crushing opening set from August Burns Red. With a full house of day one fans and a lineup spanning multiple eras of metalcore and thrash, this show was one that Detroit won’t forget anytime soon.
August Burns Red wasted no time in unleashing chaos. Their set was a whirlwind of blast beats, precision riffing, and unrelenting energy. Jake Luhrs commanded the stage with raw vocal power, while tracks like “Backfire,” “Meddler,” and “Invisible Enemy” sparked ferocious circle pits that never relented. ABR's technical finesse and stage presence proved why they're still a dominant force in the genre.
Trivium was up next. Matt Heafy led the charge with razor-sharp vocals and blistering guitar work, launching into “In Waves” and keeping the pressure high with tracks like “Down From the Sky” and “The Sin and the Sentence.” Their set fused technical mastery with emotional grit, making it feel less like a performance and more like a war cry. Detroit responded in kind—heads banging, fists pumping, and voices screaming back every lyric.
Bullet for My Valentine closed out the night with pure firepower. brought a more polished, melodic aggression to the stage, kicking off with “Knives” and diving into crowd favorites like “Your Betrayal,” “Scream Aim Fire,” and the iconic “Tears Don’t Fall.” Matt Tuck’s vocals were sharp, and the band’s tight performance was elevated by striking visuals and a roaring crowd that matched their intensity every step of the way.
April 28th wasn’t just another night at The Fillmore. It was a triumphant showcase of metal’s enduring vitality and a reminder of the genre’s ability to bring people together in beautiful, brutal harmony.