After building tremendous anticipation with their heavy anthem, “Certainty,” Black Veil Brides have officially announced their upcoming album and revealed its striking title track.
Revenge & Resilience
Their seventh studio album revolves around revenge and struggle, yet always falls back on resistance. Available May 8 via Spinefarm, Vindicate perfectly showcases the band’s evolution while still perfectly maintaining the essence of what makes BVB so special. Frontman Andy Biersack revealed, “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.”
The tracklist explores all corners of vindication. Some target fairness and revenge, while others lead with a more introspective approach. It is an honest confrontation of self, others, past, and pain, delivered through heavy guitars and Biersack’s dynamic vocals.
He continues, “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.”
Vindicate
The title track, available now, follows “Bleeders,” “Hallelujah,” and “Certainty.” Its calliope intro is immediately punctuated by distorted guitars and Biersack’s powerful vocals. His signature high contrast vocal performance cycles through rich singing and screams, mirroring the song’s visceral lyrics.
“This song above all else was lyrically inspired by the chip I’ve had on my shoulder since I was 16 years old and started this band.” Biersack tweeted, “I was immediately torn down and sneered at by my peers within the ‘scene’ and those around me and to this day this band and our fans have always had to fight through that to one degree or another. Beyond that though I find that it’s representative of every one of us who have to deal with someone attempting to destroy our ambitions simply because they do not possess the skills or wherewithal to make their own dreams come true.”
“All of us are born with a fire and a belief in ourselves, often times though the world around us will try to stamp it out.” He continues, “This is a song about never letting them drag you down. If you are a fan of what we do, you have given me more than you could ever imagine and I thank you ardently and sincerely for allowing me the opportunity to do this for all of these years. I hope you enjoy Vindicate!”
The accompanying music video was directed by George Gallardo Kattah, who also directed the stunning “Certainty” music video. It laces religious imagery with the NSFW; nuns, apples, and all. Watch the video below!
