The make-up, the hair, the leather, and most importantly they have great songs, great playing … įlom then made a deal with Neil Sheehan, founder of StandBy Records, to sign the band over to Lava. They are bringing back what has been missing for over a decade: they are rock heroes that are truly larger than life. When Flom then heard their music and met the group, he decided that they were exactly what he'd been looking for, later commenting to HitQuarters:

What was even more impressive was that they had built their fanatical following in a ' DIY' fashion, such as in making their own self-funded videos. īlack Veil Brides first came to the attention of Lava Records president Jason Flom when the chief music officer at Hot Topic, John Kirkpatrick, told him about the incredible buzz that was building around the band, with their T-shirt attracting the second biggest sales in the country at that point. In late 2010, Black Veil Brides went on tour with bands The Birthday Massacre, Dommin and Aural Vampire. Shortly after the album's release, Sandra Alvarenga was replaced by Christian 'CC' Coma. The group's debut album We Stitch These Wounds was released Jand sold over 10,000 copies in its first week, ranking at No. 36 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, and No. 1 on the Billboard Independent chart. We Stitch These Wounds (2009–2010)Īndy Biersack performing in Cleveland with Black Veil Brides in 2010. In December 2009, the band embarked on their first US tour, titled 'On Leather Wings'. The writing process for a tour and a record began immediately. It all tends to fit really well for a dark and heavy rock band. And the opposite of that in one's life would be at a funeral of a loved one. The happiest time in one's life, could be getting married. It also has the dichotomy of the positive and negative. 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. Purdy also explained the meaning of the band name 'Black Veil Brides':īlack 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. Chris Hollywood and Pan the Gypsy later departed the band and were replaced by Jinxx and Jake Pitts. In early 2009, he formed a new band using the current Black Veil Brides name, with the lineup consisting of Biersack, guitarist Chris Hollywood, and drummer Sandra Alvarenga, who were soon joined by bassist Ashley Purdy and guitarist Pan the Gypsy they signed with the independent label StandBy Records. Eventually, Andy relocated to Los Angeles, California. History Formation and early years (2006–2009)īlack Veil Brides were originally formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2006 by Andy Biersack, Johnny Herold, and Phil Cennedella. 1.6 Re-Stitch These Wounds and The Phantom Tomorrow (2020–present).1.5 Black Veil Brides, Vale and departure of Ashley Purdy (2013–2019).1.4 Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones (2012–2013).1.3 Set the World on Fire and Rebels (2011–2012).

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