Before the birth of the BVB Army, the countless fan tattoos, and the gold and platinum records that followed, Black Veil Brides was simply a dark vision dreamed up by an only child in Cincinnati, Ohio. Andy Biersack grew up obsessed with monsters, real and imagined, and with Batman, KISS, the Misfits, and The Phantom of the Opera. The evocative iconography of religion and complex feelings about his Catholic heritage fueled explorations of the arcane, primal, and often-destructive allure of belief. Sworn to a life of purpose through expression and convinced of the power of the outcast, Andy weaponized his fears and fascinations, culminating in the “birth” and ascension of Black Veil Brides Guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, drummer Christian Coma, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and Biersack celebrated several milestones in recent years, including massive shows in London and Mexico City. “Bleeders” was a Top 10 hit at Active Rock radio and a several-month-long mainstay on YouTube’s Hard Rock & Metal chart (which tracks both current and catalog music videos) in 2024 and 2025. The group’s cinematic scope and unwavering commitment to self-expression strike a familiar chord with fellow “bleeders” who seek refuge (and revenge) in the power of dark themes and imagination. VINDICATE, the band’s seventh album, harnesses the blend of grandeur and intimacy at the heart of the band’s melodic, metallic sound. Each song on the album explores belief and distinct expressionsof revenge, tracing a clear throughline across Black Veil Brides’ historyand distilling the emotional instincts that have defined every era into their most focused and resonant form. “Knives and Pens,” an early demo set to music video, has over 150 million views, made before Andy met his band of brothers. Platinum anthem “In the End” further proved the band was built to last.  Kerrang! and Rock Sound repeatedly featured Black Veil Brides on their covers. In the United States, Revolver count