Discography
The discography of Black Veil Brides, an American rock band, consists of two studio albums, two extended plays, three singles, and six music videos.
Albums
Studio albums
(August 2011) We Stitch These Wounds Studio album by Black Veil Brides Released July 20, 2010 Recorded February–April 2010
Clear Lake Audio, North Hollywood, CA Genre Post-hardcore, metalcore Length 42:38 Label StandBy Records, Virgin Producer Blasko, G. Preston Boebel, Josh Newell Black Veil Brides chronology Sex & Hollywood
(2007) We Stitch These Wounds
(2010) Set the World on Fire
(2011) Singles from We Stitch These Wounds
Release and promotion In December, 2009, Andy Biersack announced that the recording of their first album had begun. Simultaneously, they announced a threesome with manager turned producer, "Blasko" taking the reins, and producer/engineers G. Preston Boebel and Josh Newell taking care of the technical side of the record making process.
Track listing All songs written and composed by Andy Biersack and Jake Pitts.
Standard Edition No. Title Length
1. "The Outcasts (Call to Arms)" 0:31
2. "We Stitch These Wounds" 3:59
3. "Beautiful Remains" 4:13
4. "Children Surrender" 3:11
5. "Perfect Weapon" 4:07
6. "Knives and Pens" 4:15
7. "The Mortician's Daughter" 4:11
8. "All Your Hate" 3:10
9. "Heaven's Calling" 3:19
10. "Never Give In" 3:09
11. "Sweet Blasphemy" 3:56
12. "Carolyn" 4:37
Total length: 42:38
bonus track No. Title Length
13. "Knives and Pens" (acoustic) 4:51
Chart performance and reception The album sold nearly 11,000 copies in its first week, reaching the position of #36 of the Chart Billboard 200 and #1 Independent Release, despite receiving mixed to negative reviews, with most critics taking note of Biersack's monotone voice, making him only able to sing in one octave. One critic at www.sputnikmusic.com ended his review saying, "Hey, at least kids got over BrokeNCYDE." Another common criticism was the similarities between "Knives and Pens", by Black Veil Brides, and "Unholy Confessions", by Avenged Sevenfold.
Album Information The opening track "The Outcasts (Call to Arms)" features Andy's grandfather, Urban P. Flanders, and the track is also used at the beginning of the "Perfect Weapon" music video while the band puts on their outfits and makeup.[12] Three of the songs ("We Stitch These Wounds", "Knives and Pens", and "The Mortician's Daughter") had been previously self-released on their EP, but were re-mastered and re-released. "The Mortician's Daughter" didn't change much, and "Knives and Pens" had a small change in the melody transitioning to the chorus and a guitar solo was added, but the most noticeable difference to the redone tracks can be heard on the song "We Stitch These Wounds", with different melodies, accompaniments, a long guitar solo, and a minor lyrical change, making it sound like an entirely different song altogether. The songs "All Your Hate", "Sweet Blasphemy" and "Beautiful Remains" were originally written by ex-Black Veil Brides guitarist David "Pan" Burton, but with different names. "Beautiful Remains" was originally "Funeral In Flames", but Andy changed the title and some of the lyrics. The original name for "All Your Hate" is "Alive And Burning". "Sweet Blasphemy" was called "Kings Without Crowns".
Clear Lake Audio, North Hollywood, CA Genre Post-hardcore, metalcore Length 42:38 Label StandBy Records, Virgin Producer Blasko, G. Preston Boebel, Josh Newell Black Veil Brides chronology Sex & Hollywood
(2007) We Stitch These Wounds
(2010) Set the World on Fire
(2011) Singles from We Stitch These Wounds
- "Perfect Weapon"
Released: June 8, 2010
Release and promotion In December, 2009, Andy Biersack announced that the recording of their first album had begun. Simultaneously, they announced a threesome with manager turned producer, "Blasko" taking the reins, and producer/engineers G. Preston Boebel and Josh Newell taking care of the technical side of the record making process.
Track listing All songs written and composed by Andy Biersack and Jake Pitts.
Standard Edition No. Title Length
1. "The Outcasts (Call to Arms)" 0:31
2. "We Stitch These Wounds" 3:59
3. "Beautiful Remains" 4:13
4. "Children Surrender" 3:11
5. "Perfect Weapon" 4:07
6. "Knives and Pens" 4:15
7. "The Mortician's Daughter" 4:11
8. "All Your Hate" 3:10
9. "Heaven's Calling" 3:19
10. "Never Give In" 3:09
11. "Sweet Blasphemy" 3:56
12. "Carolyn" 4:37
Total length: 42:38
bonus track No. Title Length
13. "Knives and Pens" (acoustic) 4:51
Chart performance and reception The album sold nearly 11,000 copies in its first week, reaching the position of #36 of the Chart Billboard 200 and #1 Independent Release, despite receiving mixed to negative reviews, with most critics taking note of Biersack's monotone voice, making him only able to sing in one octave. One critic at www.sputnikmusic.com ended his review saying, "Hey, at least kids got over BrokeNCYDE." Another common criticism was the similarities between "Knives and Pens", by Black Veil Brides, and "Unholy Confessions", by Avenged Sevenfold.
Album Information The opening track "The Outcasts (Call to Arms)" features Andy's grandfather, Urban P. Flanders, and the track is also used at the beginning of the "Perfect Weapon" music video while the band puts on their outfits and makeup.[12] Three of the songs ("We Stitch These Wounds", "Knives and Pens", and "The Mortician's Daughter") had been previously self-released on their EP, but were re-mastered and re-released. "The Mortician's Daughter" didn't change much, and "Knives and Pens" had a small change in the melody transitioning to the chorus and a guitar solo was added, but the most noticeable difference to the redone tracks can be heard on the song "We Stitch These Wounds", with different melodies, accompaniments, a long guitar solo, and a minor lyrical change, making it sound like an entirely different song altogether. The songs "All Your Hate", "Sweet Blasphemy" and "Beautiful Remains" were originally written by ex-Black Veil Brides guitarist David "Pan" Burton, but with different names. "Beautiful Remains" was originally "Funeral In Flames", but Andy changed the title and some of the lyrics. The original name for "All Your Hate" is "Alive And Burning". "Sweet Blasphemy" was called "Kings Without Crowns".
Set the World on Fire is the second studio album by American rock band Black Veil Brides, released through Lava Records/Universal Republic Records on June 14, 2011. It is the first Black Veil Brides album with Christian "CC" Coma playing the drums. He replaced Sandra Alvarenga after her departure to join the band Modern Day Escape. The title track, "Set the World on Fire", was intended for use in Scream 4, but it was not included in the film. Instead, an extended preview was released for fans.[6] "Fallen Angels" was the first single released in support of the album, accompanied by a music video directed by Nathan Cox. On May 3, a preview for another song titled "Youth and Whisky", was released online. It was then announced that the single had been pushed back on iTunes to May 10, and would be provided free of charge to those who pre-ordered the album simultaneously. The full track listing of the album was released on iTunes, with an exclusive bonus track, titled "Smoke and Mirrors". On May 10, official pre-order packages became available on the official BVB Army website. On May 23, it was announced that the song "Set the World on Fire" would be featured in Transformers: Dark of the Moon and would be the official theme song for WWE Hell in a Cell (2011).[11] During a live stream from Black Veil Brides Stickam channel on May 30, they announced that the music video for their next single, "The Legacy" would premiere on YouTube on June 6, 2011. The next music video to be released from the album was "Rebel Love Song." Two months after being announced, the music video was released via YouTube on October 19th, 2011.
Track listing No. Title Length
1. "New Religion" 3:50
2. "Set the World on Fire" 3:39
3. "Fallen Angels" 3:45
4. "Love Isn't Always Fair" 4:13
5. "God Bless You" 3:18
6. "Rebel Love Song" 3:57
7. "Saviour" 4:23
8. "The Legacy" 4:40
9. "Die for You" 3:43
10. "Ritual" 3:30
11. "Youth & Whisky" 3:30 Total length: 42:28
iTunes bonus track No. Title Length
12. "Smoke and Mirrors" 3:45
Pre-order only No. Title Length
13. "Introducing Black Veil Brides" (video) 2:54
Recording The album was recorded at the Pulse Recording Studio in Los Angeles, CA over a period of several months, and was roughly finished in the Spring of 2011 under the supervision of Josh Abraham (Linkin Park, Velvet Revolver, 30 Seconds to Mars, Korn, etc). The Demo CDs were labeled Black Veil Brides Greatest Hits by Biersack, due to the fact that they had grown both lyrically and musically. After recording had wrapped up, it was revealed their main influence was Def Leppard's Hysteria, in the way the album was recorded and produced. Reception
Commercial performance The album debuted at number 17 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album reached #73 on the Canadian Albums Chart. It also achieved moderate success in the United Kingdom by reaching number 3 in the UK Rock Chart.
[edit] Critical reception Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AbsolutePunk (25%) Allmusic [14] The Rock Pit Rock Sound Review Rinse Repeat Rockfreaks.net Critical reaction to the album was mixed. Several reviewers were positive about the album with Todd Jolicouer of The Rock Pit saying, "The vocals are perfectly balanced with the guitar solos", and "This disc is light years ahead of their debut". Jen Thomas of Rock Sound had a mixed opinion of the album. He expresses this when he says "The sound no longer matches the carefully-created image but the music's decent none the less". Other reviewers had a very positive attitude towards the album with Ryan Cooper from About.com saying "the band seemed to have improved a lot. I've grown to really appreciate their music".
Year Nominated work Award Result 2011 Set the World on Fire Revolver Magazine's 20 Best Albums of 2011 5th 2011 The Legacy Revolver Magazine's Song of the Year 2011 2nd 2011 Rebel Love Song Alternate Press's Music Video of the year 1st 2011 Fallen Angels Alternate Press's Music Video of the year 3rd Personnel Black Veil Brides
Track listing No. Title Length
1. "New Religion" 3:50
2. "Set the World on Fire" 3:39
3. "Fallen Angels" 3:45
4. "Love Isn't Always Fair" 4:13
5. "God Bless You" 3:18
6. "Rebel Love Song" 3:57
7. "Saviour" 4:23
8. "The Legacy" 4:40
9. "Die for You" 3:43
10. "Ritual" 3:30
11. "Youth & Whisky" 3:30 Total length: 42:28
iTunes bonus track No. Title Length
12. "Smoke and Mirrors" 3:45
Pre-order only No. Title Length
13. "Introducing Black Veil Brides" (video) 2:54
Recording The album was recorded at the Pulse Recording Studio in Los Angeles, CA over a period of several months, and was roughly finished in the Spring of 2011 under the supervision of Josh Abraham (Linkin Park, Velvet Revolver, 30 Seconds to Mars, Korn, etc). The Demo CDs were labeled Black Veil Brides Greatest Hits by Biersack, due to the fact that they had grown both lyrically and musically. After recording had wrapped up, it was revealed their main influence was Def Leppard's Hysteria, in the way the album was recorded and produced. Reception
Commercial performance The album debuted at number 17 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. The album reached #73 on the Canadian Albums Chart. It also achieved moderate success in the United Kingdom by reaching number 3 in the UK Rock Chart.
[edit] Critical reception Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating AbsolutePunk (25%) Allmusic [14] The Rock Pit Rock Sound Review Rinse Repeat Rockfreaks.net Critical reaction to the album was mixed. Several reviewers were positive about the album with Todd Jolicouer of The Rock Pit saying, "The vocals are perfectly balanced with the guitar solos", and "This disc is light years ahead of their debut". Jen Thomas of Rock Sound had a mixed opinion of the album. He expresses this when he says "The sound no longer matches the carefully-created image but the music's decent none the less". Other reviewers had a very positive attitude towards the album with Ryan Cooper from About.com saying "the band seemed to have improved a lot. I've grown to really appreciate their music".
Year Nominated work Award Result 2011 Set the World on Fire Revolver Magazine's 20 Best Albums of 2011 5th 2011 The Legacy Revolver Magazine's Song of the Year 2011 2nd 2011 Rebel Love Song Alternate Press's Music Video of the year 1st 2011 Fallen Angels Alternate Press's Music Video of the year 3rd Personnel Black Veil Brides
- Andy Biersack – lead vocals
- Ashley Purdy – bass, backing vocals
- Jake Pitts – lead guitar
- Jinxx – guitar, violin
- Christian "CC" Coma – drums, percussion
- Josh Abraham – producer
- Lucian Walker – producer
- Captain Price – engineering, mixing
- Eddie Shreyer – mastering
- Songs written by Black Veil Brides