Black Veil Brides announced their seventh studio album, Vindicate, is set for worldwide release on May 8 via Spinefarm. The record marks their first full-length since 2021’s The Phantom Tomorrow and signals a bold, expansive step forward for the band.
Comprised of vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and drummer Christian Coma, the group leans fully into their signature theatrical style while pushing their sound into new territory. The album spans from the dramatic, organ-laced opener “Invocation To The Muse” to the emotionally charged closing track “Eschaton,” highlighting one of the most ambitious efforts of their career.
Fans have already had a taste of what’s to come through previously released singles “Bleeders,” “Hallelujah,” and “Certainty,” each reflecting the band’s evolving sound while maintaining their dark, cinematic edge. Now, the newly released title track “Vindicate” adds to that momentum, opening with an eerie calliope before erupting into driving guitars and Biersack’s unmistakable scream. The song arrives alongside a NSFW music video directed by George Gallardo Kattah. See the video for Vindicate: HERE.
Speaking on the album’s themes, Biersack explains, “This record is rooted in the feelings of revenge and vindication. These are emotions that can either push us forward or hold us back. There’s a duality to them. They can fuel growth, drive ambition, and help us rise above what’s tried to break us, but they can also become destructive if we let them consume us. Each song explores a different side of that struggle. Sometimes it’s about getting even with someone else, sometimes it’s about confronting ourselves and our past, our pain, or the things that were done to us. At its core, though, this album is about resilience. It’s for anyone who’s ever had their dreams doubted or their fire challenged by people who couldn’t see their vision. We’re all born with that spark. The world will try to take that away at times, but this record is about holding onto it, fighting back, and turning those struggles into something powerful.”
In support of Vindicate, Black Veil Brides will hit the road for a North American headlining tour beginning April 25 in Riverside and wrapping up May 30 in Worcester. The 24-date run will feature support from From Ashes To New, TX2, and As December Falls.
Preorder the album Vindicate: HERE.
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