Black Veil Brides are an American rock band originally from Hollywood, California. The group is composed of Andrew Biersack (lead vocals), Ashley Purdy (bass, backing vocals), Jake Pitts (lead guitar), Jinxx (guitar, violin), and Christian "CC" Coma (drums). Black Veil Brides are known for their distinct appearance, mainly being inspired by Kiss' stage persona as well as numerous 1980s glam metal acts.

They recently started a European tour, and on Monday 10th October, many of their fans waited eagerly outside the O2 Academy in Newcastle to see them perform. Some fans waited all day from early morning in hope they would catch a glimpse of them before the show.

When the show started, the first support act, My Passion, had the crowd jumping. The more hardcore fans started a mosh pit. Then the second band came on, Yashin, these were the favourite of many of the crowd, it got hard to breathe- lucky seated people! They had everyone singing and head banging to the music. I think the support bands were amazing live and would quite happily pay money to see them again.

Now, after a long wait of about four months, I was standing in the crowd nearly in tears ready to see Black Veil Brides. 

And it starts...CC walked on stage and sat down at his drum kit. The crowd went wild, fans screaming, cameras flashing! And there they were -Ashley Purdy, who shocked many with his har in a mohawk; Andy Biersack, looked more beautiful than ever in person; Jake Pitts, gripped his guitar in his hand. They kicked off the night with the song “Love Isn’t Always Fair’’. They also played the singles, “Knives and Pens’’, “Perfect Weapon’’, “Rebel Love Song’’ and “Fallen Angels’’. I was surprised when they also did a cover of “Rebel Yell’’ By Billy Idol. 

After the gig, some people waited outside for two hours, just to see them leave the building. It was an amazing night, and I will never forget the feeling I had before going in. It was one of the best nights of my life.

I would recommend that you go out and buy their newest album ‘‘Set the World on Fire’’. Their debut album “We Stitch These Wounds’’ was released July 13, 2010, and sold over 10,000 copies in its first week which shows proves their musical credibility.