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Black Veil Brides

Black Veil Brides are an American rock band based in Hollywood, California. The group formed in 2006 in Cincinnati, Ohio and is currently composed of Andy Biersack (lead vocals), Ashley Purdy (bass, backing vocals), Jake Pitts (lead guitar), Jinxx (rhythm guitar, violin) and Christian "CC" Coma (drums). 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 Kiss' and Mötley Crüe's stage persona, as well as other 1980s glam metal acts.

The band was originally formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2006 by Andy Biersack. Eventually Andy relocated to Los Angeles, California. In early 2009 he formed a new band, using the current name Black Veil Brides, and signed with the independent label StandBy Records. The writing process for a tour and a record began immediately. In December 2009, the band embarked on their first US tour, titled "On Leather Wings".

Current members

  • Andy Biersack – bass (2008-2009), lead vocals (2006–present), keyboards (2007-2009)[137]

  • Ashley Purdy – bass, backing vocals (2009–present)[137][138]

  • Jeremy "Jinxx" Ferguson – rhythm guitar, violin, backing vocals, keyboards (2009–present)[137]

  • Jake Pitts – lead guitar (2010–present)[137][139]

  • Christian "CC" "Coma" Mora – drums, percussion (2010–present)[137]

 

 

Past members

  • Johnny Herold – lead guitar (2006)

  • Nate Shipp – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2006)

  • Phil "Catalyst" Cenedella – bass, backing vocals (2006)

  • Chris "Craven" Riesenberg – drums, percussion (2006)

  • Chris "Hollywood" Bluser – lead guitar, backing vocals (2009)

  • Sandra Alvarenga – drums, percussion (2009–2010)

  • David "Pan The Gypsy" "Pan" Burton – rhythm guitar (2009)

 

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