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[[File:Black Veil Brides IV (Black Veil Brides album).jpeg|thumb|220x220px|Cover artwork by Richard Villa III ]]Black Veil Brides, or Black Veil Brides IV, is [[Black Veil Brides]]'s fourth studio album, released through Lava Records/Universal Republic Records on October 27, 2014 and produced by Bob Rock. Heart of Fire and Faithless were released as singles and were given to those who pre-ordered the album on iTunes. Clips of the songs from the album were posted on social media before release.
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[[File:Black Veil Brides IV (Black Veil Brides album).jpeg|thumb|220x220px|Cover artwork by Richard Villa III ]]Black Veil Brides, or Black Veil Brides IV, is [[Black Veil Brides]]'s fourth studio album, released through Lava Records/Universal Republic Records on October 27, 2014 and produced by Bob Rock<ref>https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/black_veil_brides_reveal_cover_art_tracklisting_for_new_album</ref>. Heart of Fire and Faithless were released as singles and were given to those who pre-ordered the album on iTunes. Clips of the songs from the album were posted on social media before release.
   
 
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In its first week, Black Veil Brides sold approximately 30,000 copies in the United States. As a result, it debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it their second album in a row to reach the Top 10. On iTunes, it was No. 1 on the Rock Chart, No. 4 on the album chart, and Top 10 in over 20 countries upon release.
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In its first week, Black Veil Brides sold approximately 30,000 copies in the United States. As a result, it debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it their second album in a row to reach the Top 10. On iTunes, it was No. 1 on the Rock Chart, No. 4 on the album chart, and Top 10 in over 20 countries upon release.<ref>http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-veil-brides-self-titled-fourth-album-cracks-u-s-top-10/</ref>
   
 
=== Critical Reception ===
  
=== Critical Reception ===

Revision as of 22:20, 27 July 2015

Black Veil Brides IV (Black Veil Brides album)

Cover artwork by Richard Villa III

Black Veil Brides, or Black Veil Brides IV, is Black Veil Brides's fourth studio album, released through Lava Records/Universal Republic Records on October 27, 2014 and produced by Bob Rock[1]. Heart of Fire and Faithless were released as singles and were given to those who pre-ordered the album on iTunes. Clips of the songs from the album were posted on social media before release.

Production

Black Veil Brides

Reception

Commercial Reception

In its first week, Black Veil Brides sold approximately 30,000 copies in the United States. As a result, it debuted at No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, making it their second album in a row to reach the Top 10. On iTunes, it was No. 1 on the Rock Chart, No. 4 on the album chart, and Top 10 in over 20 countries upon release.[2]

Critical Reception

Black Veil Brides received mixed to positive reviews upon release. Alternative Press rated it 4/5 stars, praising Andy's vocals and Jake and Jinxx's riffing and shredding.[3] James Monger from AllMusic gave it 2.5/5 stars (as did Sputnik Music[4]), stating that the album has similarities to those of certain metal bands.[5] Legendary Rock Interviews admired how each Black Veil Brides member was skilled at the instrument he played.[6]

Album Artwork

The album artwork for Black Veil Brides was designed by Richard Villa III, who designed the artwork for their three previous albums.

Track Listing

  1. Heart of Fire
  2. Faithless
  3. Devil in the Mirror
  4. Goodbye Agony
  5. World of Sacrifice
  6. Last Rites
  7. Stolen Omen
  8. Walk Away
  9. Drag Me to the Grave
  10. The Shattered God
  11. Crown of Thorns

Best Buy Bonus Track:

12. Sons of Night

Personnel

Black Veil Brides
  • Andy Biersack - lead vocals
  • Jake Pitts - lead guitar
  • Jeremy 'Jinxx' Ferguson - rhythm guitar, backing vocals, violin
  • Ashley Purdy - bass guitar, backing vocals
  • Christian 'CC' Coma - drums, percussion
Additional personnel
  • Bob Rock - production, recording, mixing
  • Marc LaFrance - backing vocals
  • David Steele - backing vocals
  • Angie Fisher - backing vocals
  • Nikki Grier - backing vocals
  • Tiffany Loren - backing vocals[7]

References

  1. ↑ https://www.altpress.com/news/entry/black_veil_brides_reveal_cover_art_tracklisting_for_new_album
  2. ↑ http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/black-veil-brides-self-titled-fourth-album-cracks-u-s-top-10/
  3. ↑ http://www.altpress.com/reviews/entry/black_veil_brides_black_veil_brides
  4. ↑ http://www.sputnikmusic.com/review/65131/Black-Veil-Brides-Black-Veil-Brides/
  5. ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/album/black-veil-brides-mw0002753832
  6. ↑ http://www.legendaryrockinterviews.com/2014/11/16/album-review-black-veil-brides-black-veil-brides-lava-recordsuniversal-republic-records/
  7. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Veil_Brides_(album)
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