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Biography (all of this is info comes from the page http://www.last.fm/music/Black+Veil+Brides/+wiki

Black Veil Brides reside in Hollywood, California. The band was founded by Andy Six when he was 14,(now 19) and co-founder Chris Stewart in Cincinnati, Ohio. Soon enough Nate called them up and asked to be in the band, looking to take the role as lead guitar he was out of luck as he took Phil’s role as playing bass but only for a short period of time as he soon become the guitarist within weeks making BVB a four band piece.

They started almost immediately with ideas for that band as Nate had a few ideas from his previous band “Last Reaction”. BVB wanted to sort of bea ‘glamish’ band with more of a edge related to 69 Eyes; however that was abandoned as time went on but their songs such as, “Sex and Hollywood” & “Hello My Hate” have a reminiscent of the music that influenced them so much.

Rise To Sucess and Members Departure

By 2007 of June BVB was pretty much well known and was playing constantly in front of large crowds, however the bands line-up had changed. Chris went on to another band and and Phil left, but their depart only left openings for new arrival’s such as Bobby, Mark, Mike and an edition of a new element to their sound Kevin …boards.

Nate was the main writer of the music that became BVB, which he took very seriously as Andy’s lyrics were more about heart or personal feelings. Nate’s lyrics releated to a daker poetic level.

Tension Between Band Members Leading To More People Leaving

Sadly after a final hometown show before going back to the studio to record new BVB songs and plan their first music video, Andy noticed the distance growing between him and Nate. They talked less and less, practices and rehearsals would stretch for weeks at a time without anything and their writing process was getting even slower. Andy became frustrated by this; seeing how their fan base was growing strongly and he felt BVB was coming to a surprising and screeching halt. Nate on the other hand felt the songs should take more time. Over a month passed and Bobby informed the rest of the band that Nate and Kevin were leaving BVB.

In 2009, Andy moved to Los Angeles, California and rebuilt the band. By August, the line-up consisted of Chris “Hollywood” Bluser on guitar, Sandra Alvarenga on Drums, David “Pan” Burton on guitar and Ashley Purdy on Bass. This group recorded the “Knives and Pens” music video and gave a performance on August 29th. Shortly after this performance, Chris Hollywood was let go from the band, and Jinxx was brought in to replace him as guitarist.

Pan Kicked out Of Band

In late November 2009, Pan was kicked out of Black Veil Brides due to differences in the direction of the band as well as due to personality clashes. In response to his departure from the band, Pan spread various rumors about the BVB members, many of which targeted Andy in particular by claiming that the latter was a pretentious fame-seeker who cared little about his fans. Andy quickly reassured his fans that this was not the case. Jake Pits, a good friend of Jinxx, became the new guitarist in place of Pan.

Shortly after Pan’s departure, Black Veil Brides embarked on their first tour, the On Leather Wings Tour.

Album Due Date

The band’s debut album, “Never Give In”, is slated for release either in June or July of 2010.

Current Memmbers

Andy Six/ Andy 6 - Vocals Jinxx - Guitar Sandra Alvarenga - Drums Ashley Purdy - Bass Jake Pits - Guitar

Former Members

David "Pan" - lead guitar Nate Kevin Chris Phil Bobby Mike Mark