Pierce the Veil
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San Diego, California , U.S. | |
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Pierce the Veil is an American rock band formed in
Pierce the Veil has released five studio albums and has toured worldwide since the release of their debut album, A Flair for the Dramatic in 2007. The band released their second full-length studio album, titled Selfish Machines in 2010. Their third album, Collide with the Sky, was released in 2012, and is their first album released by Fearless Records. Featuring the hit first single "King for a Day", the album debuted at No. 12 on the US Billboard 200. Their fourth album, Misadventures, was released on May 13, 2016, and following a hiatus, their fifth album, The Jaws of Life, was released on February 10, 2023.
History
2006–2009: early years and A Flair for the Dramatic
Pierce the Veil was founded by Mike Fuentes and Vic Fuentes in 2006,
In November 2007, Pierce the Veil performed one date on the
2009–2011: Selfish Machines
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During August 2009, Pierce the Veil announced that they were currently in studio recording new material for their next album. After a few months off the road and building anticipation for their sophomore release, the band moved to
Pierce the Veil also played at the Fox Theater in Pomona as a surprise appearance as part of the
2011–2013: Fearless Records and Collide with the Sky
On August 23, 2011, Pierce the Veil signed with
In order to promote the album, the band appeared on the Vans Warped Tour from June 16, 2012, to August 5, 2012, playing the event's main stage for the first time.
On January 7, 2013, Pierce the Veil and pop-punk band All Time Low announced that they would be co-headlining the Spring Fever Tour in Spring 2013. Both bands toured across the United States, along with opening acts Mayday Parade and You Me at Six. The tour began on April 11, 2013, and ended on May 12, 2013.[20] Toward the end of the tour, on May 7, 2013, the music video for Pierce the Veil's song "Bulls in the Bronx" was released.[21]
2013–2015: This Is a Wasteland and World Tour
On September 23, 2013, the band announced plans to release a documentary on November 11 detailing their first world tour. It included live footage from their world tour, three music videos, and additional content. The band released this statement on the documentary: "Our first world tour was absolutely the craziest experience of our lives.. [sic] and we filmed EVERYTHING! Follow along as we visit uncharted territories in search of the best shows and thrilling experiences we could absolutely find along the way. This DVD is for the fans and the fans only. Thank you for letting us travel the world and share this adventure with you!" - Vic, Mike, Tony, and Jaime[22]
On October 18, 2013, the band launched pre-orders for their documentary with a new release date of November 25.[23]
On July 21, Vic Fuentes and Kellin Quinn of
2015–2018: Misadventures and departure of Mike Fuentes
Plans for an upcoming album were initially announced on December 23, 2013. In a holiday update, the band announced that they would have a new album coming out in 2014 through
In an interview with Poppy Reid of The Music Network during the band's appearance at
On June 18, 2015, the band released "The Divine Zero", the first single from their upcoming fourth studio album.[38]
On March 18, 2016, it was announced the band's eagerly anticipated fourth studio album, Misadventures, would finally be released on May 13 through Fearless Records.[39] The album was produced by Dan Korneff.[40] The band released the second single from the album, "Texas Is Forever" on March 24, 2016.[41]
In November 2017, drummer Mike Fuentes was accused of soliciting nude photos and statutory rape by a young woman. The incidents were have alleged to have occurred roughly a decade prior over the course of several years. The pair allegedly initiated contact on MySpace before meeting for the first time at a Pierce the Veil concert. Fuentes was 24 at the time, while the girl was 16, a
In December 2017, a second woman accused him of requesting nude pictures when she was a minor. She accused him anonymously on Twitter. The woman claimed they first met at Warped Tour in 2008, when she was 14 years old where they exchanged phone numbers. When she turned 15, Fuentes allegedly requested nude photos from her.[43]
In light of the allegations, Fuentes and the rest of the band released a statement later that month, stating that Mike Fuentes was to step down as drummer to "concentrate on his personal life". The band announced a hiatus and cancelled their planned 2018 UK tour with All Time Low.[44] No formal charges were brought publicly against Mike Fuentes for either allegation.
2018–present: hiatus and The Jaws of Life
On July 5, 2018, vocalist and guitarist Vic Fuentes posted on his social media that he is working on the band's fifth album.[45] In February 2019, the official band Twitter posted that they were still working on the album.[46]
On 13 April 2020, the band uploaded a home rehearsal of their track "Hold On Till May" to YouTube, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. The performance featured former member Mike Fuentes, however the band did not specify whether he had officially returned as a member of the band.[47] Reaction to Mike Fuentes performing with the band was mixed, with listeners expressing concern on social media over the sexual allegations surrounding him, with the band having yet to address them fully beyond the original 2017 statement.[48] On August 24, 2020, Vic confirmed that Mike had left the band in 2017 and will not be featured on the next album.[49]
On September 1, 2022, the band released the single "Pass the Nirvana".[50] On November 11, 2022, the band released their second new single, "Emergency Contact" and announced that their fifth studio album The Jaws of Life would be released on February 10, 2023.[51][52]
The band embarked on the 'Creative Control' and 'The Jaws of Life' tours, along with an Australian tour with
Musical style
Pierce the Veil's music style has generally been regarded as a mix of
Their debut album
Their sophomore album,
The term "mexicore" has also been applied to the band due to the Spanish flair in many of their songs. Vic Fuentes said in an interview with Alternative Press that the band always tries to "incorporate at least a hint of Latin influence in every song."[69] Vic Fuentes described "mexicore" as a "mix of heavy music with a little Spanish feel."[70]
Members and lineup
Current
- Vic Fuentes – lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards, piano, programming (2006–present); lead guitar, bass (2006–2007)
- Tony Perry – lead guitar (2007–present)
- Jaime Preciado– bass, backing vocals (2007–present); keyboards, programming (2022–present)
Current touring musicians
- Loniel Robinson – drums (2022–present)
Former members
- Mike Fuentes – drums (2006–2017); programming, keyboards (2006–2007)
Former touring musicians
- Jesse Barrera – lead guitar (2015)[71]
Timeline
Discography
Studio albums
- A Flair for the Dramatic (2007)
- Selfish Machines (2010)
- Collide with the Sky (2012)
- Misadventures (2016)
- The Jaws of Life (2023)
Awards and nominations
Awards and Nominations | ||||
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Year | Award Giving Body | Category | Nominated Work | Results |
2010 | PETA2 Liberation Award | Breakthrough Artist | — | Won[72] |
San Diego Music Awards | Best Alternative Album | "Selfish Machines" | Nominated | |
2013 | Kerrang! Awards | Best Video | "King for a Day" | Won[73] |
Best Single | "King for a Day" | Nominated[74] | ||
Best International Newcomer | — | Nominated[74] | ||
Best International Band | — | Nominated[74] | ||
Rock Sound Readers Poll | Band of the Year | — | Won[75] | |
2014 | Alternative Press Music Awards | Best Live Band | — | Won[76] |
Best Bassist | (for Jamie Preciado) | Won[76] | ||
Best Drummer | (for Mike Fuentes) | Won[76] | ||
Best Vocalist | (for Vic Fuentes) | Nominated[77] | ||
Band of the Year | — | Nominated[77] | ||
Most Dedicated Fans | — | Nominated[77] | ||
Philanthropic Award | (for Keep A Breast Foundation ) |
Nominated[77] | ||
Revolver Golden Gods Awards | Best Video/Film | "This is a Wasteland" | Won[78] | |
2015 | Alternative Press Music Awards | Best Guitarist | (for Tony Perry) | Won[79] |
Kerrang! Awards | Best Fanbase | — | Won[80] | |
2016 | Alternative Press Music Awards | Song of the Year | "The Divine Zero" | Nominated[81] |
MTV Fandom Awards | Bandom of the Year | — | Nominated[82] | |
Revolver Music Awards | Most Dedicated Fanbase | — | Won[83] | |
2017 | iHeartRadio Music Awards | Best Underground Alternative Band | — | Won[84] |
Libera Awards | Best Metal/Hard Rock Album | "Misadventures" | Nominated[85] | |
San Diego Music Awards | Album of the Year | "Misadventures" | Nominated | |
Song of the Year | "Circles" | Nominated |
Tours
See also
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