Black Veil Brides facts for kids
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Black Veil Brides
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Black Veil Brides performing in 2022
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| Also known as | BVB |
| Origin | Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
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Black Veil Brides is an American rock band. They are based in Hollywood, California. The band started in 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Today, the band includes lead singer Andy Biersack, multi-instrumentalist Jinxx, lead guitarist Jake Pitts, drummer Christian "CC" Coma, and bassist Lonny Eagleton. Black Veil Brides are known for their unique look. They often use black makeup, body paint, tight black studded clothes, and long hair. Their style was inspired by bands like Kiss and Mötley Crüe. These bands were popular in the 1980s.
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The Story of Black Veil Brides
How the Band Began (2006–2009)
Black Veil Brides first formed in Cincinnati, Ohio, in 2006. The original members were Andy Biersack, Johnny Herold, and Phil Cennedella. Andy later moved to Los Angeles, California.
In early 2009, he started a new band. He kept the name Black Veil Brides. This new group included Andy, guitarist Chris Hollywood, and drummer Sandra Alvarenga. Bassist Ashley Purdy and guitarist Pan the Gypsy soon joined them. They signed with an independent record label called StandBy Records. Chris Hollywood and Pan the Gypsy later left the band. Jinxx and Jake Pitts took their places.
Ashley Purdy explained the band's name. He said "Black Veil Brides" is a term from the Roman Catholic Church. It describes a woman who gives up worldly pleasures to serve God. She becomes a "Black Veil Bride." Purdy felt this was like a rock band. You give up many things to follow your passion. The name also shows a mix of happy and sad. Getting married is happy, but a funeral is sad. This fit well for a dark and heavy rock band.
The band quickly started writing music for a tour and an album. In December 2009, they went on their first US tour. It was called "On Leather Wings."
First Album Success (2009–2010)
The band's first album, We Stitch These Wounds, came out on July 20, 2010. It sold over 10,000 copies in its first week. The album reached No. 36 on the Billboard Top 200 chart. It was also No. 1 on the Billboard Independent chart. Soon after the album's release, Christian "CC" Coma replaced Sandra Alvarenga as drummer. In late 2010, Black Veil Brides toured with bands like The Birthday Massacre.
Black Veil Brides caught the attention of Lava Records president Jason Flom. He heard about the band's growing popularity. Their T-shirts were selling very well at Hot Topic stores. What was even more impressive was how they built their fan base. They did it themselves, even making their own music videos. When Flom heard their music and met them, he knew they were special. He said they were "rock heroes that are truly larger than life." He added, "They have great songs, great playing." Flom then made a deal to sign the band to Lava Records.
Black Veil Brides supported the Murderdolls on the "God Save The Scream Tour" in 2011. They also toured America on the AP Tour from March to May. The band then joined the Vans Warped Tour in June 2011. However, on June 18, Andy fell during a show. He broke his ribs, so they missed the first week of the tour. The band also played at big festivals. These included the Download Festival in the UK and Bamboozle. They also performed at the Rock am Ring festival in Germany.
In April 2011, the band won the "Best New Artist" award from Revolver Magazine. They also won "Best Newcomers" from Kerrang! magazine.
New Albums and Tours (2011–2012)
The band's second album, Set the World on Fire, was released on June 14, 2011. The album's title song was planned for the movie Transformers: Dark of the Moon.
A preview of the album's first single, "Fallen Angels", came out in April. It was fully released in the UK on May 1. The next single was "The Legacy". Its music video premiered on YouTube on June 6, 2011. Their third single was "Rebel Love Song". Its music video was released on YouTube on October 19.
On October 25, the band had to cancel some tour dates. This was because Andy broke his nose during a performance. He hit it on the drum set platform. Even with the injury, he finished the show. Doctors told him to rest for a few weeks. They announced they would return to tour with Avenged Sevenfold on the Buried Alive Tour.
Andy announced on Twitter that they would release an EP called "Rebels". An EP is a shorter album. They released a video showing Andy recording vocals for their cover of "Rebel Yell" by Billy Idol. This song was on the EP. Another video shared more details about the EP. The final video, released on November 14, explained the song "Coffin." This song was left over from the Set the World on Fire album.
In an interview, they hinted at a guest guitarist on the EP. It turned out to be Zakk Wylde (from Ozzy Osbourne's band). He played the guitar solo on their cover of "Unholy" by Kiss. Rebels was released on December 13, 2011.
Wretched and Divine and a Movie (2012–2013)
A Black Veil Brides song called "Unbroken" was on the soundtrack for The Avengers movie. It came out on May 1, 2012. On June 13, the music video for "Coffin" from the Rebels EP was released.
Guitarists Jinxx and Jake Pitts said the band was always writing new music. They planned to record their next album in April 2012. On February 18, Jake tweeted that the new record would be amazing. In a February 2012 interview, Ashley Purdy said the third album would be out by the end of 2012.
On May 2, Black Veil Brides announced they had started recording their new album. They planned to release it on October 30. Andy said they had 20 to 25 songs written. He described it as more of a punk rock record. On September 4, Andy announced the album recording was finished.
The release of their third album was moved to January 2013. On October 8, the album title was announced: Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones. Pre-orders started on Halloween, October 31. Richard Villa, who often painted their album covers, created the art for Wretched and Divine.
The first single from Wretched and Divine, "In the End", was a theme song for WWE's Hell in a Cell. The band planned "The Church of the Wild Ones" North American Tour to support the album. On October 29, the band shared the official song list and the new release date (January 8, 2013).
On October 31, a video trailer was released. It showed that Black Veil Brides planned a full-length movie. It was called Legion of the Black. This movie was a visual story of the album. The movie was shown in Los Angeles in December 2012. Andy Biersack surprised fans by appearing at the showings. Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones reached number 7 on the Billboard Top 200 chart.
Black Veil Brides played on the Warped Tour from June to August 2013. On June 11, 2013, they released the Wretched and Divine Ultimate Edition. This version included three new songs and the Legion of the Black DVD. The band won many awards in the 2013 Alternative Press Readers Poll.
New Music and Member Changes (2013–2019)
Andy Biersack said the band decided to work on their fourth album. They wanted to "do something we've never really done before." He felt they were in the right place after making the story-based Wretched and Divine album. Andy also said they would likely finish the album in the summer of 2014. Black Veil Brides won a Golden God Award for "In the End". It won "song of the year."
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The band's fourth album, called Black Veil Brides, was released on October 28, 2014. In July 2014, they announced pre-orders for the album. The band headlined a tour in America called "The Black Mass." Other bands like Falling in Reverse supported them.
The first song from the album, "Heart of Fire," was played on BBC Radio 1 on September 7, 2014. Another new song, "Faithless," was released on YouTube. On October 6, 2014, the music video for "Heart of Fire" came out. The music video for "Goodbye Agony" was released on October 31, 2014. From October 18 to October 27, short clips of new songs were released daily on YouTube.
On July 10, 2015, Black Veil Brides released their first live DVD/Blu-ray. It was called Alive and Burning. It was filmed in Los Angeles. It reached #1 on the US and UK Billboard charts.
In November 2015, Andy Biersack said the band was starting to write new music. He noted that they would focus on Black Veil Brides after he finished recording his solo album.
On December 21, 2016, Black Veil Brides released "The Outsider." This was the first song from their new album. The new album, Vale, was released on January 12, 2018.
On November 15, 2019, Black Veil Brides announced that bassist Ashley Purdy had left the band. Lonny Eagleton, Andy's guitarist, became the new bassist.
Recent Releases (2020–Present)
On August 2, 2020, after a live show, Jeremy "Jinxx" Ferguson confirmed they were working on a new album. This was during the COVID-19 pandemic. He said they were thinking about another concept album, like Wretched and Divine. He mentioned they had six strong songs written. They were doing everything themselves, with Jake producing. Jinxx was recording strings at his studio. He said being together created "a never-ending flood of inspiration."
On November 11, 2020, the band announced The Phantom Tomorrow. The first single, "Scarlet Cross," came out on November 13. On April 12, 2021, they released the second single, "Fields of Bone." They also shared the album cover and song list. On May 4, the band announced a delay for The Phantom Tomorrow. Production issues due to the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the release from June 4 to October 29, 2021. "Crimson Skies" was released with an animated video on June 3. The fourth single, "Torch," came out with a music video on August 13.
On May 13, 2022, the music video for "Born Again" was released. On August 30, the band announced a new single. On September 6, they released "Saviour II" and its music video. At the same time, they announced their new EP called The Mourning. It was released on October 21, 2022. On April 26, 2024, the band signed with Spinefarm Records. They released their Bleeders EP on the same day. A music video for the song "Bleeders" was also released. A music video for "My Friends" came out in July 2024. The EP is inspired by the story of Sweeney Todd.
Musical Style and Influences
Black Veil Brides' music fits into many rock genres. These include hard rock, alternative metal, metalcore, glam metal, gothic metal, and heavy metal. They also have elements of gothic rock, emo, post-hardcore, and shock rock.
The band is influenced by many artists. Some of these are Marilyn Manson, Kiss, Metallica, Pantera, Avenged Sevenfold, Mötley Crüe, and Poison. Christian Coma said his drumming was influenced by Joey Jordison from Slipknot.
How Their Style Changed
Black Veil Brides' style has changed since 2006. When guitarist Jake Pitts joined, guitar solos became common. Their first album, We Stitch These Wounds, was mostly metalcore. With Set the World on Fire, their look became more like glam metal bands. Their sound changed too, moving away from screams to cleaner vocals. They kept this style up to Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones.
The classical music influence of Jinxx (who plays violin and cello) is clear on Wretched and Divine. It has many orchestral parts. The album also has their first instrumental song, "Overture," with Jinxx playing violins. The band describes their own music as simply rock 'n' roll.
What Their Songs Are About
Black Veil Brides' lyrics often talk about feeling like an outsider. Their former bassist, Ashley Purdy, explained the band's message. He said they want people to believe in themselves. They want listeners to know that no one should tell them what to do. The band supports those who feel different or unique. They encourage people to stand up for themselves. They want fans to have fun and live their lives how they choose.
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Timeline
Albums and Tours
Studio Albums
- We Stitch These Wounds (2010)
- Set the World on Fire (2011)
- Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones (2013)
- Black Veil Brides (2014)
- Vale (2018)
- The Phantom Tomorrow (2021)
Major Tours
- 2009–2010: "On Leather Wings Tour" (December 2009), "Sacred Ceremony Tour" (July–August 2010).
- 2011: Supported Murderdolls in the UK. Joined the AP Tour and Warped Tour. Played at Download Festival.
- 2012–2013: "The Church of the Wild Ones Tour" (2013). Supported Slash and Mötley Crüe in Europe. Played at Warped Tour (2013).
- 2014–2015: "Black Mass Tour" (October–December 2014). Played at Download Festival and Vans Warped Tour (2015).
- 2018: "The Resurrection Tour" (January–May 2018). Played at Download Festival UK and Vans Warped Tour (2018).
- 2024: Joined "Popular MonsTOUR II: World Domination" (US dates only, August–September 2024). They supported Falling in Reverse.
Awards and Recognition
Black Veil Brides has won many awards for their music and performances.
- 2007: Won 2nd place at Bogart's Battle of the Bands.
- 2011: Named MTV's Favorite Breakthrough Band. Set the World on Fire was one of Revolver's 20 Best Albums. They won "Best New Band" at Revolver's Golden God Awards. They were also named "Band of the Year" by Alternative Press.
- 2012: Jake Pitts and Jinxx won "Best Guitarists" at Revolver's Golden God Awards. Their song "Rebel Love Song" won a Kerrang! Award for Best Single.
- 2013: Their song "In the End" won "Song of the Year" at Revolver's Golden God Awards. They also won "Best Live Band" at the Relentless Kerrang! Awards.
- 2014: Won "Most Dedicated Fans" from Loudwire.
- 2015: Won "Best Live Band" at the Relentless Kerrang! Awards. Their self-titled album won "Album Of The Year" at the Alternative Press Music Awards. Andy Biersack was named "Hero Of The Year" by Rock Sound Music Awards.
See also
In Spanish: Black Veil Brides para niños
