Published: March 19, 2026 · 3:09 PM EDT
The band's seventh studio album arrives May 8 via Spinefarm, marking one of their most ambitious and emotionally driven releases to date.
Black Veil Brides return with a powerful new chapter, announcing their seventh studio album Vindicate, set for worldwide release on May 8 via Spinefarm Records.
Alongside the announcement, the band have unveiled the album’s title track, “Vindicate”, offering a first look into what promises to be one of the most ambitious and emotionally charged releases of their career.
From the opening orchestration of “Invocation To The Muse” to the dramatic closing track “Eschaton”, Vindicate explores a wide emotional and sonic spectrum, blending the band’s theatrical roots with a refined and evolving sound.
Previously released singles such as “Bleeders”, “Hallelujah” and “Certainty” have already showcased the band’s continued evolution while maintaining the intensity that has defined their identity.
Frontman Andy Biersack describes the album as a reflection on the dual nature of revenge and vindication:
“This record is rooted in the feelings of revenge and vindication… They can fuel growth and drive ambition, but they can also become destructive if we let them consume us.”
At its core, Vindicate is about resilience, confronting the past, overcoming doubt, and holding onto the inner spark that defines who we are.
The newly released single “Vindicate” captures the dramatic essence of the album, opening with a haunting calliope before exploding into a powerful wall of guitars and Biersack’s signature vocal intensity.
The track continues the band’s tradition of blending theatrical storytelling with modern heavy rock energy, delivering a sound designed for both emotional impact and live performance.
VINDICATE TRACK LISTING
1. Invocation To The Muse
2. Vindicate
3. Certainty
4. Bleeders
5. Hallelujah
6. Cut
7. Alive
8. Purgatory
9. Revenger
10. Sorrow
11. Grace
12. Ave Maria
13. Woe & Pain
14. Eschaton
In support of the new album, Black Veil Brides will embark on their first North American headline tour of 2026, kicking off April 25 and running through May 30:
Apr 25 – Riverside, CA – Municipal Auditorium
Apr 26 – Reno, NV – Grand Sierra Resort
Apr 28 – Seattle, WA – Showbox SoDo
Apr 30 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union
May 01 – Denver, CO – Fillmore
May 02 – Omaha, NE – ASTRO
May 04 – Dallas, TX – House of Blues
May 05 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
May 06 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec
May 08 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle
May 09 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville
May 11 – Greensboro, NC – Piedmont Hall
May 12 – Norfolk, VA – The Norva
May 14 – Philadelphia, PA – Fillmore
May 15 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
May 16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple
May 17 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore
May 19 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room
May 21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
May 22 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
May 23 – Madison, WI – The Sylvee
May 25 – Toronto, ON – History
May 26 – Montreal, QC – M-Telus
May 28 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square
May 29 – Silver Spring, MD – Fillmore
May 30 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
With Vindicate, Black Veil Brides continue to expand their legacy as one of the most distinctive bands in modern rock, balancing theatrical storytelling, emotional depth, and arena-ready intensity.
Seven albums into their career, the band show no signs of slowing down, instead pushing further into a sound that reflects both growth and identity.
The album channels conflict, resilience and ambition into a powerful statement that reinforces their place among modern heavy music’s most enduring forces.
Watch Black Veil Brides – “Vindicate” below:
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
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