Danny Longhorn chatted to Bullet For My Valentine at the dawn of 2006.

Although a year has since past, the interview allows us to see the workings of a band on the cusp of becoming something quite special.

Bullet… are now starting to focus on their second full-length album, allowing us to turn the clock back and see how they've managed to turn dreams into realities in the space of twelve manic months…

People have questioned where the future of British metal will come from, but following the release of eagerly awaited debut album The Poison , Bullet for My Valentine look set to help out Iron Maiden in keeping the scene alive in the UK .

With their Welsh roots, many will firstly have perceived the four-piece as another ‘emo' band, similar to the likes of previous breakthrough acts Funeral for a Friend and Lostprophets.

They couldn't be more wrong though as Bullet have upped the ferocity to a new level, playing their series of ferocious riffs to sell out crowds all over the world.

It's been a huge year for the band, and one that drummer Michael ‘Moose' Thomas may look back on as the biggest in their career:

    “It's been an awesome year, there have been so many highlights including playing Download Festival, Reading and Leeds festivals and the release of The Poison .”

The rise of success did come at a cost and over a period of time the band changed their style of music from ‘nu-metal', which they played during their time as a band named Jeff Killed John:

    “All the time and effort we put in before securing that record label was important as it showed us how to work hard. I can't explain why we played a nu-metal style, maybe we were young, but I'm glad we became Bullet. We never felt like packing it in as we knew we'd make it”

During the summer of 2004, vocalist Matthew Tuck suffered from the relentless promotional work, needing hospital treatment due to sheer exhaustion:

    “We knew Matt would be fine, it is hard with all the playing and press, but that's why I sign the bit of paper.”

This year is to be no easier for the band who after headlining a tour to celebrate 25 years of Kerrang! magazine will look towards the next album.

    “We're going to be busy big style, doing some serious song writing, more promotion on the band outside the UK and maybe an appearance of some festivals in the summer.”