Temper Temper

Released in 2013, Temper Temper is Bullet for My Valentine's fourth studio album and marks a significant stylistic pivot toward a more streamlined, 'groove metal' approach. Produced by Don Gilmore, known for his work with Linkin Park, the album emphasizes radio-friendly structures and polished vocal harmonies over the technical thrash elements of Scream Aim Fire. Recorded in Thailand, the sessions aimed for a more collaborative, spontaneous feel, though the resulting sound is notably more controlled and less chaotic than their previous efforts. The album is famous for containing 'Tears Don’t Fall, Part 2,' a sequel to their most iconic track, signaling a self-aware look back at their legacy while moving toward a more commercial alternative metal sound. Critically, it was a polarizing release, often cited as the band's most accessible but least aggressive work to that point.