After wrapping up their recent tour with Babymetal, Black Veil Brides are back with their first new music since their 2024 hit single “Bleeders”. The band—featuring vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and drummer Christian Coma—dives back into their heavier sound on the new track “Hallelujah”. The song includes vocal contributions from the Tampa-based One Voice Ensemble choir. Produced by Biersack and Pitts, the single is out now via their label, Spinefarm.
Speaking on the release of “Hallelujah”, Biersack said: “”Hallelujah” is an important song for us, not only because it is the first track from the new record, but also as a signifier of what’s to come for the band. On a narrative level, it represents the themes and ideas I am exploring lyrically on the album.”
He continued: “I am fascinated by the current state of discourse and how often we seem to prioritize ideological certainty over the heart and soul of humanity. Over the years we have developed a tremendous connection with our audience, which is often dismissed or misinterpreted by the ‘scene.’ We stand at a unique inflection point culturally and I want to be able to speak openly about how much I believe in being true to yourself over the fear of mass hysteria or in-group recriminations.”
Reflecting on the band’s journey, Biersack added: “When my grandfather’s voice spoke to ‘the outcasts’ in the first moments of our first record in 2010, it was a sincere call to arms for all those who feel different. In many ways this record is the natural evolution of that same idea. This is the heaviest and most vitriolic BVB record by far but more importantly I believe it is the most sincere and honest record we have ever made.”
Along with the release of the single, Black Veil Brides shared an animated video for “Hallelujah”, directed by Marco Pavone, who has previously worked with The Black Dahlia Murder, Pink Floyd, and Shadow of Intent. The band plans to release more visual material in the coming months to accompany new music. A teaser for “Hallelujah” that dropped last week already sparked excitement among fans.
The live debut of “Hallelujah” is scheduled for July 26 at Warped Tour in Long Beach, California. The band will also appear at major festivals like Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky on September 20th, Rock The Locks in Umatilla, Oregon on September 26th, and Aftershock on October 5th.
Following these festival appearances, Black Veil Brides will head to South America for a six-show headlining tour. They’ll then kick off the “We Missed Ourselves Tour 2025,” where they’ll be joined by Underoath, Silverstein, Senses Fail, and I Set My Friends on Fire.
