‘The Poison Ascendency Tour’ Featuring Bullet For My Valentine, Trivium, August Burns Red, and Sylosis — San Francisco, CA — 4.3.25

San Francisco got a heavy dose of metal mastery with The Poison Ascendancy Tour, headlined by none other than Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine. With direct support from August Burns Red and Sylosis, the lineup was stacked with bands who know exactly how to ignite a crowd from the first note. Check out the gallery below by Luis Rosales as he was able to capture this stop. 

Kicking off the night was Sylosis, who wasted no time setting the tone. Their blistering riffs and relentless energy had fans head banging from the jump, delivering pure adrenaline in musical form. They were a perfect opener for what would be a stacked night of heavy-hitters.

Next up, August Burns Red took things to another level. Known for their precision and passion, they brought chaos and control in equal measure. A standout moment came when they surprised the crowd with a cover of System of a Down’s “Chop Suey,” which had the entire venue screaming along. August Burns Red continues to prove why they are one of the most consistently exciting live bands in metalcore: tight, technical, and always a good time.

Then came Trivium, celebrating 20 years of their breakout album ‘Ascendancy’. They launched into “Rain” to kick things off, unleashing a torrent of nostalgia and ferocity. The band tore through fan favorites from the album with surgical intensity, reminding everyone why Ascendancy became a cornerstone of 2000s metal. Just when it seemed the energy had peaked, they closed out with “In Waves,” delivering a massive and cathartic finale that left the crowd buzzing.

Finally, crossing the Atlantic once again, Bullet For My Valentine returned to U.S. stages to mark 20 years of ‘The Poison’. The UK legends opened with a one-two punch of “Her Voice Resides” and “4 Words (To Choke Upon),” immediately tapping into the raw emotion and aggression that made them icons. When “Tears Don’t Fall” hit, the crowd absolutely erupted, with every lyric screamed back in unison—a reminder of how deep their legacy runs.

From start to finish, this tour is a celebration of two game-changing albums and a showcase of just how timeless and powerful metal can be when delivered by masters of the craft.

Sylosis

August Burns Red

Trivium

Bullet For My Valentine