Black Veil Brides are an American rock band based in Hollywood, California. They were formed in 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio and the group is currently composed of Andy Biersack, Lonny Eagleton, Jake Pitts, Jinxx and Christian "CC" Coma. Black Veil Brides are known for their use of black makeup, body paint, studded clothing, and long hair, which were inspired by 1980's glam metal acts such as Kiss and Mötley Crüe.
History[]
Primarily the brainchild of vocalist Andy Biersack, Black Veil Brides formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2006.
Tours[]
2009–2010[]
- On Leather Wings Tour (Dec 11-21, 2009)
- Royal Family Clothing Tour (Mar 12–Apr 11, 2010)
- The Sacred Ceremony Tour (Jul 2–Aug 15, 2010)
- Entertainment or Death Tour (Oct 3–31 2010)
- Pins and Needles Tour (Nov 3-27, 2010)
2011[]
- God Save the Scream Tour (Feb 2-14, 2011)
- AP Tour ( Mar 18–May 6, 2011)
- Bamboozle Festival (May 1, 2011)
- Rock on the Range (May 2011)
- European Festival Run (Jun 1-8, 2011
- Download Festival (Jun 12, 2011)
- Warped Tour (Jun 24–Aug 14, 2011) Black Veil Brides missed the first week of the tour due to Andy's broken ribs.
- Set the World on Fire UK Tour (Oct 6-Nov 1, 2011) Black Veil Brides missed a couple dates due to Biersack's broken nose.
- Buried Alive Tour (Nov 23–Dec 17, 2011)
2012–2013[]
- Set the World on Fire Mexico and South America Tour (Jan 12-21, 2012)
- Australian Tour (Feb 25-Mar 5, 2012)
- Rebels Tour (Mar 21–Apr 1, 2012)
- Download Festival (Jun 2012)
- European Summer Tour (Jun 10-17, 2012) Black Veil Brides cancelled the last week of the European Summer Tour dates due to the death of Biersack's grandfather.
- The Church of the Wild Ones Tour: first leg (Jan 9-30, 2013)
- Kerrang! Tour (Feb 3-15, 2013)
- The Church of the Wild Ones Tour: second leg (Feb 17–Apr 8, 2013)
- Warped Tour (Jun 15–Aug 4, 2013)
- Monster Energy Outbreak: Hard Drive Live Tour (Sep 28–Nov 3, 2013)
- The Church of the Wild Ones Tour Part ll (Nov 22-Dec 20, 2013)
2014–2015[]
- The Australasian Tour (Feb 20-Mar 3, 2014)
- Black Mass Tour (Oct 3, 2014–Jun 13, 2015)
- Warped Tour (Jun 19–Aug 5, 2015)
- Warped Tour UK (Oct 18, 2015)
2018[]
- The Resurrection Tour North America (Jan 10-Jun 10, 2018)
- Warped Tour (Jun 21-Jul 1, 2018)
2021-2023[]
- Acoustour (Mar 23-Apr 30, 2018)
- The In-Between Tour (Sep 17-Nov 21, 2021)
- Trinity of Terror Tour (Mar 17-Apr 28, 2022)
- Trinity of Terror Tour Part ll (Sep 3-18, 2022)
- Trinity of Terror Tour Part lll (Oct 31-Dec 12, 2022)
- BVB UK Tour (Feb 14-25, 2023)
- Black Veil Brides & VV World Tour (Aug 8-Oct 27, 2023)
Backgrounds[]
Lyrics and Message[]
Black Veil Brides's lyrics have dealt with topics aimed at people who feel like outcasts in society. Their bass player, Ashley, said this in an interview about the message the band sends to its listeners:
"We carry a message of believing in yourself and letting no one else tell you otherwise. We stand up for the underdog and the disenfranchised. Anything strange, odd, or unique... we embrace that. So basically standing up for yourself, have fun, and live your life how you choose. You only have one life, make the most of it."
Band Name[]
Purdy also explains the meaning of the band name:
"Black Veil Brides is a Roman Catholic term used for when a woman marries into the church and gives up all the pleasures of life to devote her life to God. She is then deemed a Black Veil Bride. Sorta similar to a rock band where you have to give up many things in pursuit of what you're passionate about or believe in. It also has the dichotomy of the positive and negative. The happiest time in one's life, could be getting married. And the opposite of that in one's life would be at a funeral of a loved one. It all tends to fit really well for a dark and heavy rock band.
Musical Influences[]
Band Members[]
Current Members: Andy Biersack - Lead Singer (2006-Present), Bass (2008-2009) / Christian "CC" Coma - Drummer (2010-Present) / Lonny Eagleton- Bass (2019-present) / Jake Pitts- Lead Guitar (2009-Present) / Jinxx- Rhythm Guitar and Strings (2009-Present)
Past Members: Johnny Herold - Lead Guitar (2006) Nate Shipp - Rhythm Guitar (2006), Lead Guitar (2006-2008) Phil Cenedella - Bass (2006) Chris Riesenberg - Drums (2006-2007) Mark Singleton - Rhythm Guitar (2007-2008) Kevin Harris - Keyboards (2007) Robert Thomas - Bass (2007-2008) Mike Stamper - Drums (2007-2008) Chris Stewart - Lead Guitar (2008) Jaymz Dorman - Rhythm Guitar (2008) Zachy Heartless - Drums (2008) Matt Smith - Drums (2008) Chris Hollywood - Lead Guitar (2008-2009) Sandra Alvarenga - Drums (2008-2010) Pan - Rhythm Guitar (2009) Ashley Purdy - Bass/Backup Vocals (2009-2019)
Film and Media[]
Transformers: Dark of the Moon - Soundtrack[]
- Set the World on Fire from Set the World on Fire
Legion of the Black[]
-Released in 2012
-Director: Patrick Fogarty
-Writers: Andy Biersack, Patrick Fogarty, Richard Villa III
-Cast:
- Andy Biersack (The Prophet)
- George Canady (Ambulance Driver)
- Christian Coma (The Destroyer)
- William Control (Leader of F.E.A.R.)
- Jeremy Miles Ferguson (The Mystic| As Jinxx)
- John Hennegan (Lead Shadow Creature)
- Roy LaFever (Ambulance Driver)
- Anne McDaniels (Mother)
- Jake Pitts (The Mourner)
- Caly Pool (Legion Member)
- Ashley Purdy (The Deviant)
- Grant Rosen (Father)
- Alicia Vigil (Eve Black)
EA Sports NHL 14 - Soundtrack[]
- In the End from Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones
Guitar Hero Live - Soundtrack[]
- In the End from Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones
- Fallen Angels from Set the World on Fire
Alive and Burning[]
A live DVD titled Alive and Burning was released on January 10, 2015, featuring footage from the band's sold-out show at the Wiltern Theater on November 1, 2014 as part of the The Black Mass Tour.
Average Joe[]
-Synopsis: A comedy about sex and STDs.
- Andy Biersack as himself
Escape Room[]
-Composer: Jeremy Miles Ferguson (Jinxx)
American Satan[]
-Director: Ash Avildsen
-Synopsis: A hungry young rock band drop out of college and move to Los Angeles' Sunset Strip to chase after their dreams. However, they soon catch the dangerous attention of a sinister stranger.
- Andy Biersack as Johnny Faust
Paradise City[]
-Director: Ash Avildsen
-Sequel to American Satan
-Synopsis: The lives of rock star with ties to the occult and a young rookie kid who idolizes him collide through their broken homes built by the music business.
- Andy Biersack as Johnny Faust
Americana[]
-Director: Joshua Shultz
-Synopsis: From award winning director Josh Shultz comes the short film, Americana, a neo-western that follows a grieving father (Jack) and social worker (June) in a world where children are being kidnapped and trafficked.
- Andy Biersack as Jerry
Discography[]
Albums[]
- We Stitch These Wounds (2010)
- Set the World on Fire (2011)
- Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones (2013)
- Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones Ultimate Edition (2013)
- Black Veil Brides (2014)
- Vale (2018)
- Re-Stitch These Wounds (2020)
- The Phantom Tomorrow (2021)
EPs[]
- Sex & Hollywood (2007)
- Never Give In (2008)
- Rebels (2011)
- The Night (2019)
- The Mourning (2022)
Singles[]
- Knives and Pens Acoustic (2010)
- Rebels (2011)
- The Night (2019)
- Fields of Bone (2021)
- Scarlet Cross (2021)
- Crimson Skies (2021)
- Torch (2021)
- Savior ll (2022)
- Savior ll Orchestral Version (2022)
- Temple of Love feat. VV (2023)
Awards[]
| Year | Nominated work | Award | Result | Place |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Black Veil Brides | Won | 2nd | |
| 2011 | Black Veil Brides | 's Favorite Breakthrough Band of 2011 | Won | 3rd |
| 's 100 Greatest Living Rock Stars 2011 | Won | — | ||
| Revolver's 20 Best Albums of 2011 | Won | 5th | ||
| Black Veil Brides | Revolver's Golden God Awards: Best New Band 2011 | Won | — | |
| "" | Revolver's Song of the Year 2011 | Won | 2nd | |
| Black Veil Brides for "" | ’s 2011 Favorite Listener Band of The Year | Won | 2nd | |
| Black Veil Brides | : Band of the Year Award | Won | 1st | |
| Christian Coma | Alternative Press: Drummer of the Year Award | Won | 1st | |
| 2012 | Black Veil Brides | Revolver's Golden God Awards: Most Dedicated Fans 2012 | Nominated | — |
| Andy Biersack | Revolver's Golden God Awards: Best Vocalist 2012 | Nominated | — | |
| and | Revolver's Golden God Awards: Best Guitarists 2012 | Won | — | |
| Black Veil Brides for | Nominated | — | ||
| Black Veil Brides | Nominated | — | ||
| Andy Biersack | Nominated | — | ||
| Ashley Purdy | Kerrang! Award for Hottest Male 2012 | Nominated | — | |
| Black Veil Brides for "" | Won | — | ||
| 2013 | Black Veil Brides for "" | Cage Match: Black Veil Brides vs. | Won | — |
| Black Veil Brides for "In the End" | Loudwire Cage Match: Black Veil Brides vs. | Won | — | |
| Black Veil Brides for "In the End" | Loudwire Cage Match: Black Veil Brides vs. | Won | — | |
| Black Veil Brides for "In the End" | Loudwire Cage Match: Black Veil Brides vs. | Won | — | |
| Black Veil Brides for "In the End" | Loudwire Cage Match: Black Veil Brides vs. | Won | — | |
| Black Veil Brides for "In the End" | Revolver's Golden Gods Awards: Song of the Year 2013 | Won | — | |
| Black Veil Brides | Revolver's Golden Gods Awards: Most Dedicated Fans 2013 | Nominated | — | |
| Black Veil Brides | Relentless Kerrang! Awards 2013: Best live band | Won | — | |
| Black Veil Brides | Alternative Press 2013 Readers Poll: Best Live Band | Won | 1st | |
| 2014 | Black Veil Brides | Loudwire Most Dedicated Fans of 2013 | Won | — |
| 2015 | London Club Shows | Relentless Kerrang! Awards 2015: Best Event | Nominated | — |
| Black Veil Brides (album) | Relentless Kerrang! Awards 2015: Best Album | Nominated | — | |
| Black Veil Brides | Relentless Kerrang! Awards 2015: Best Live Band | Won | — | |
| Black Veil Brides | Relentless Kerrang! Awards 2015: Best Fanbase | Nominated | — | |
| Andy Biersack | Relentless Kerrang! Awards 2015: Tweeter Of The Year | Nominated | — | |
| Andy Biersack | Won | — | ||
| Jake Pitts | Metal Hammer Golden God Awards: Dimebag Darrell Shredder | Nominated | — | |
| Black Veil Brides (album) | Music Awards 2015: Album Of The Year | Won | — | |
| Black Veil Brides | Music Awards 2015: Artist Of The Year | Nominated | — | |
| Andy Biersack | Music Awards 2015: Hero Of The Year | Won |
References[]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Veil_Brides
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6O7MpKrY91vlCd4Osi6XKs/discography/all