Hearts Burst into Fire
| "Hearts Burst into Fire" | ||||
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| Single by Bullet for My Valentine | ||||
| from the album Scream Aim Fire | ||||
| B-side | "Hearts Burst into Fire" (acoustic version) | |||
| Released | 31 March 2008 | |||
| Studio | Sonic Ranch, El Paso, Texas[1] | |||
| Genre | Metalcore[2] | |||
| Length | 4:57 | |||
| Songwriters |
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| Producer | Colin Richardson[3] | |||
| Bullet for My Valentine singles chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 UK single | ||||
"Hearts Burst into Fire" is a song by the Welsh heavy metal band Bullet for My Valentine. It was released as the second single from their 2008 album, Scream Aim Fire. The song was featured in the video game NHL 09.[4]
Fans regard the song's guitar solo as being among the best in the metalcore genre, according to Loudwire.[5]
Musical style
IGN described the song as a "melodic pop-metal anthem"[6] and MetalSucks as pop-punk.[7]
Music video
The video of the song is a montage of clips from the tour accompanying the album. It features fans displaying support for the band, many of whom display logos and tattoos featuring song names and lyrics by the band.[8]
Track listing
- 2 Track Single
- "Hearts Burst into Fire" - 4:57
- "Hearts Burst into Fire (Acoustic)" - 3:58
- 7" Single
- "Hearts Burst into Fire" - 4:57
- "No Easy Way Out" - 4:32
- Promotional Single
- "Hearts Burst into Fire (Radio Edit)" - 4:15
- "Hearts Burst into Fire (Clean Album Version)" - 4:58
- "Hearts Burst into Fire (UK Edit)" - 3:39
Personnel
- Matthew "Matt" Tuck – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, intro guitar solo
- Michael "Padge" Paget – lead guitar, backing vocals
- Michael "Moose" Thomas – drums
- Jason "Jay" James – bass guitar, backing vocals
Charts
| Chart (2008) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Germany (GfK)[9] | 99 |
| Scottish Singles Sales (Official Charts)[10] | 24 |
| UK Singles (OCC)[11] | 66 |
| US Mainstream Rock (Billboard)[12] | 22 |
References
- ↑ Graff, Gary (12 April 2007). "Bullet For My Valentine In The Thick Of New Album".
- ↑ "The Best Metalcore Guitar Solos, According to Reddit". Loudwire. 31 January 2024.
- ↑ "Scream Aim Fire - Bullet for My Valentine | Album | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ↑ "NHL 09 (video game)". www.giantbomb.com.
- ↑ "The Best Metalcore Guitar Solos, According to Reddit". Loudwire. 31 January 2024. Retrieved 2 February 2026.
- ↑ Kaz, Jim (11 February 2008). "Bullet For My Valentine – Scream Aim Fire Review". IGN.
- ↑ Neilstein, Vince (28 January 2008). "BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE'S SCREAM, AIM, FIRE MISSES THE TARGET". Retrieved 6 April 2026.
- ↑ Bullet For My Valentine - Hearts Burst Into Fire on YouTube
- ↑ "Offizielle Deutsche Charts" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. To see the peak chart position, click 'TITEL VON', followed by the artist's name. Retrieved February 24, 2021.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart on 6/4/2008 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved February 20, 2021.
- ↑ "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
- ↑ "Bullet for My Valentine Chart History (Mainstream Rock)". Billboard. Retrieved February 21, 2021.