Alternative Name | BVB |
Group Members | Andy Biersack Ashley Purdy Jinxx Jake Pitts Christian "CC" Coma Lonny Eagleton |
Past Group Members | Johnny Herold Kevin Harris Nate Shipp Phil Cenedella Chris Riesenberg Robert Thomas Mike Stamper Chris Hollywood Sandra Alvarenga Pan The Gypsy Erin Shu Ashley Purdy See also: Early members |
Music Genre(s) | Glam metal heavy metal hard rock shock rock metalcore (early) gothic metal metalcore gothic rock |
Origin | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S. |
Year(s) Active | 2006 (2006)–present 2006–present 2006'“present |
Record Label | Lava Universal Republic StandBy Records StandBy Sumerian |
Official Websites | blackveilbrides.net blackveilbrides.net |
Associated Acts | Modern Day Escape The Dreaming Amen |
Black Veil Brides is an American rock band based in Hollywood, California. The group formed in 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio and is currently composed of lead vocalist Andy Biersack, rhythm guitarist and violinist Jinxx, lead guitarist Jake Pitts, drummer Christian "CC" Coma and bassist Lonny Eagleton. Black Veil Brides are known for their use of black makeup, body paint, tight black studded clothing, and long hair, which were all inspired by the stage personas of KISS and Mötley Crüe, as well as other 1980s glam metal acts.