Black Veil Brides
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.[1]
Black Veil Brides
BVB
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
2006–present
- Andy Biersack
- Jinxx
- Jake Pitts
- Christian "CC" Coma
- Lonny Eagleton
- Johnny Herold
- Phil Cenedella
- Chris Riesenberg
- Kevin Harris
- Nate Shipp
- Robert Thomas
- Mike Stamper
- Chris Hollywood
- Pan The Gypsy
- Sandra Alvarenga
- Ashley Purdy
History
Formation and early years (2006–2009)
Black Veil Brides were originally formed in Cincinnati, Ohio in 2006 by Andy Biersack, Johnny Herold, and Phil Cennedella.[1] Eventually, Andy relocated to Los Angeles, California.[1] 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.[1][2] Chris Hollywood and Pan the Gypsy later departed the band and were replaced by Jinxx and Jake Pitts.
Purdy also explained the meaning of the band name "Black Veil Brides":
Studio albums