Pierce the Veil
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Pierce the Veil is an American post-hardcore
band from San Diego, California
. Formed in 2006, the group was founded by brothers Vic and Mike Fuentes after the disbandment of the group Early Times which was formed out of the San Diego punk rock scene. Pierce the Veil has released two studio albums and has continuously been inducted into several worldwide tours since the release of their debut album, A Flair for the Dramatic
in 2007.
and Vic Fuentes
and started their first band in 1998 under the name Early Times. Their first recording was titled No Turning Back, an 11 song release which quickly circulated through the local scene, landing them their first gigs and marking the beginning of their life as thirsty and eager musicians. This release was followed shortly by a 4 song, untitled EP. Following the relative success of this release, the band recorded another EP titled Roots Beneath Ideals, and continued to build their fan base into a solid foundation. This EP eventually made it into the hands of record label owner Steve Reddy of Equal Vision Records
, who signed them shortly after seeing them perform a hometown show in San Diego. Armed with their first record deal just out of high school, they released their first major label album A Celebration of an Ending under a new band name: Before Today, which is the title of a song off the No Turning Back album. The name change was the result of copyright issues on the original name "Early Times". The album contained re-recordings of the 3 songs from the Roots Beneath Ideals EP and was recorded at DoubleTime studios in El Cajon, California
, with producer Jeff Forrest.
, they wrote and recorded an entire album on their own in Seattle, WA with Producer Casey Bates
. The brothers released their second album entitled A Flair for the Dramatic
on June 26, 2007 under a new name: Pierce the Veil, which is derived from a song off of Before Today's album, A Celebration of an Ending. Soon after, Pierce the Veil acquired new members Tony Perry (guitar) and Jaime Preciado (bass). The song "I'd Rather Die Than Be Famous" from this album was featured in the game Tony Hawks Proving Ground.
Pierce the Veil toured vigorously for about 3 months after the release of A Flair for the Dramatic
. They have toured with bands such as A Day to Remember
, Chiodos
, From First to Last
, Emery
, The Devil Wears Prada
and Mayday Parade
. In November 2007, Pierce the Veil performed one date on the Vans Warped Tour 2007, and were on the entire tour in 2008. They also played the Bamboozle Left
in 2008. Their first headlining tour, called The Delicious Tour, which took place in October–November 2008, featured Breathe Carolina
, Four Letter Lie
and Emarosa
. They ended their record cycle with the Taste of Chaos 2009
tour along with Bring Me the Horizon
, Thursday
, Four Year Strong
and Cancer Bats
.
Vic and Mike Fuentes confirmed to be included in the new project and supergroup
Isles & Glaciers
, featuring vocalists Craig Owens of D.R.U.G.S. and Jonny Craig
of Dance Gavin Dance
and formerly of Emarosa
. The "supergroup" released its first EP titled The Hearts of Lonely People
on March 9, 2010. However Isles & Glaciers has broken up, saying "Isles & Glaciers was only a one time thing".
to record their most recent album Selfish Machines
with Producer Mike Green. Singer and lyricist Vic Fuentes stated, "The title refers to human nature and the animal-like qualities inside all of us that we try and hide, but should just learn to accept. We are all selfish machines and we all have natural tendencies to want, love, and take." Selfish Machines
was released on June 21, 2010 under Equal Vision Records
and made it to #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. In support of the release, the band played a number of festivals including Bamboozle Left
, South by Southwest
, Never Say Never Festival
, and the Vans Warped Tour. The band also contributed a cover of Blue Öyster Cult
's classic song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper
" to the Punk Goes Classic Rock
compilation, released on April 27, 2010. They were a part of the Take Action Tour
with Attack Attack!
that went to New Zealand and Australia, and also played on the Versus Tour in Japan with Confide. They recently ended the "This Is a Family Tour" with Emmure
, In Fear and Faith
, Of Mice & Men
, and Attack Attack!
, which lasted until late December 2010. Pierce the Veil also played at the Fox Theater in Pomona as a surprise appearance as part of the Alternative Press Tour
2010 with bands such as August Burns Red
, Bring Me the Horizon
, Polar Bear Club
, Emarosa
, and This Is Hell. On November 1, 2010, the band announced that they will be kicking off 2011 touring with Silverstein
, Miss May I
, The Chariot
, and A Bullet for Pretty Boy on the "Winterizer Tour". Throughout March and April, Pierce the Veil will be a part of "The Gamechanger's Tour" with A Day to Remember
, Bring Me the Horizon
, and label mates We Came as Romans
. They will also be co-headlining the second leg of Escape the Fate's
headlining tour "The Dead Masquerade". They will also be featured on the album Punk Goes Pop 4
, covering the song "Just the Way You Are
" by Bruno Mars
which was released on November 21, 2011.
On August 23, 2011, Pierce the Veil signed with Fearless Records
.
Post-hardcore
Post-hardcore is a genre of music that developed from hardcore punk, itself an offshoot of the broader punk rock movement. Like post-punk, post-hardcore is a term for a broad constellation of groups...
band from San Diego, California
San Diego, California
San Diego is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California. The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California, immediately adjacent to the Mexican border. The birthplace of California, San Diego is known for its mild year-round...
. Formed in 2006, the group was founded by brothers Vic and Mike Fuentes after the disbandment of the group Early Times which was formed out of the San Diego punk rock scene. Pierce the Veil has released two studio albums and has continuously been inducted into several worldwide tours since the release of their debut album, A Flair for the Dramatic
A Flair for the Dramatic
A Flair for the Dramatic is the debut studio album by American post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil, and their first under that name, as previous album was released under the name "Before Today"...
in 2007.
Early years and debut album (1998–2006)
Pierce the Veil was founded by MikeMike Fuentes (musician)
Michael Fuentes is the drummer for post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil alongside his brother Vic Fuentes who sings and plays guitar in the band...
and Vic Fuentes
Vic Fuentes
Victor Vincent "Vic" Fuentes is the guitarist and lead vocalist for post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil alongside his brother Mike Fuentes on drums. He also provides vocals and guitar for Isles & Glaciers and also played guitar and backup vocals for Cinematic Sunrise in their mid 2008 tour...
and started their first band in 1998 under the name Early Times. Their first recording was titled No Turning Back, an 11 song release which quickly circulated through the local scene, landing them their first gigs and marking the beginning of their life as thirsty and eager musicians. This release was followed shortly by a 4 song, untitled EP. Following the relative success of this release, the band recorded another EP titled Roots Beneath Ideals, and continued to build their fan base into a solid foundation. This EP eventually made it into the hands of record label owner Steve Reddy of Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....
, who signed them shortly after seeing them perform a hometown show in San Diego. Armed with their first record deal just out of high school, they released their first major label album A Celebration of an Ending under a new band name: Before Today, which is the title of a song off the No Turning Back album. The name change was the result of copyright issues on the original name "Early Times". The album contained re-recordings of the 3 songs from the Roots Beneath Ideals EP and was recorded at DoubleTime studios in El Cajon, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, with producer Jeff Forrest.
A Flair for the Dramatic and breakthrough (2006–2009)
In the fall of 2006, after about a year of heavy touring on their first official release, the group disbanded leaving Mike and Vic Fuentes as the last remaining members, displacing Joe Tancil (guitar) and Mitchell Ballatore (bass). The brothers continued to write songs together and eventually came up with enough material for a new full-length album. Still backed by their label Equal Vision RecordsEqual Vision Records
Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....
, they wrote and recorded an entire album on their own in Seattle, WA with Producer Casey Bates
Casey Bates
Casey Bates is a Seattle based music producer, mixer, and musician. He has recorded his own music and worked with several artists on record labels such as Fearless, Fueled by Ramen, Equal Vision Records, and Eyeball Records...
. The brothers released their second album entitled A Flair for the Dramatic
A Flair for the Dramatic
A Flair for the Dramatic is the debut studio album by American post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil, and their first under that name, as previous album was released under the name "Before Today"...
on June 26, 2007 under a new name: Pierce the Veil, which is derived from a song off of Before Today's album, A Celebration of an Ending. Soon after, Pierce the Veil acquired new members Tony Perry (guitar) and Jaime Preciado (bass). The song "I'd Rather Die Than Be Famous" from this album was featured in the game Tony Hawks Proving Ground.
Pierce the Veil toured vigorously for about 3 months after the release of A Flair for the Dramatic
A Flair for the Dramatic
A Flair for the Dramatic is the debut studio album by American post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil, and their first under that name, as previous album was released under the name "Before Today"...
. They have toured with bands such as A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember is an American rock band from Ocala, Florida. Founded in 2003 by guitarist Tom Denny and drummer Bobby Scruggs, the band has released four studio albums, nine singles and eight music videos...
, Chiodos
Chiodos
Chiodos is an American post hardcore band from Davison, Michigan. Formed in 2001, the group was originally known as "The Chiodos Bros," the band's name was a tribute to filmmakers Stephen, Charles, and Edward Chiodo, responsible for the film Killer Klowns from Outer Space. Chiodos released their...
, From First to Last
From First to Last
From First to Last was an American rock band based out of Los Angeles, originally hailing from Valdosta, Georgia and Tampa, Florida. The band released their first EP titled Aesthetic in 2003 with vocalist Phillip Reardon, followed by Dear Diary, My Teen Angst Has a Body Count in 2004 and Heroine in...
, Emery
Emery (band)
Emery is an American four-piece post-hardcore band from Rock Hill, South Carolina currently signed to both Tooth & Nail Records and Solid State Records and based in Seattle, Washington. Emery was founded in Rock Hill, South Carolina with the original lineup consisting of Toby Morrell, Devin...
, The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada (band)
The Devil Wears Prada is an American metalcore band from Dayton, Ohio. Formed in 2005, they are currently signed to Warner Music Group...
and Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade
Mayday Parade is an American rock band from Tallahassee, Florida. The band formed in 2005 when members of popular local Tallahassee bands Kid Named Chicago and Defining Moment converged in 2006. Their debut EP Tales Told by Dead Friends was released in 2006, and sold over 20,000 copies without any...
. In November 2007, Pierce the Veil performed one date on the Vans Warped Tour 2007, and were on the entire tour in 2008. They also played the Bamboozle Left
Bamboozle Left
-2006:*October 15 and October 16.*Dashboard Confessional and Brand New headlined.*Held at the Cal Poly Pomona Athletic Field in Pomona, CA.*Hosted 68 Bands on 5 stages.*Bands performed include:-October 15:...
in 2008. Their first headlining tour, called The Delicious Tour, which took place in October–November 2008, featured Breathe Carolina
Breathe Carolina
Breathe Carolina is an American electronic rock musical duo from Denver, Colorado, composed of David Schmitt and Kyle Even. Breathe Carolina have released three albums, one EP, and five music videos to date.-Beginnings :...
, Four Letter Lie
Four Letter Lie
-History:The group formed in 2004 and quickly released an EP entitled Her Escape in May 2005. They followed the release with a heavy tour schedule, which included dates on the Warped Tour and Taste of Chaos tours. The group won an online vote to open the Taste of Chaos date in St. Paul, Minnesota...
and Emarosa
Emarosa
Emarosa is an American rock band from Lexington, Kentucky. Formed in 2006, they released one EP in 2007 titled This Is Your Way Out, and shortly after, the group underwent significant lineup and sound changes, dropping their heavy metal influence and leaning toward a soul inspiration...
. They ended their record cycle with the Taste of Chaos 2009
Taste of Chaos 2009
Taste of Chaos 2009 is the fifth installment of the Taste of Chaos tours created by Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman. Lyman handpicked each band for the tour and believes they are "all on the brink of breakout success." Bring Me the Horizon, Four Year Strong, and Pierce the Veil will rotate their...
tour along with Bring Me the Horizon
Bring Me the Horizon
Bring Me the Horizon are a British metalcore band from Sheffield, Yorkshire, who formed in 2004. Bring Me the Horizon constits of Oliver Sykes as the lead vocalist, lead guitarist Lee Malia, rhythm guitarist Jona Weinhofen, bassist Matt Kean and drummer Matt Nicholls...
, Thursday
Thursday (band)
Thursday were an American rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. Formed in 1997, the group has released six full-length albums, their most recent being No Devolución, which was released in April 2011 on Epitaph Records...
, Four Year Strong
Four Year Strong
Four Year Strong is an American pop punk band from Worcester, Massachusetts, formed in 2001. The group consists of vocalists and guitarists Dan O'Connor and Alan Day, bassist Joe Weiss, and drummer Jackson Massucco...
and Cancer Bats
Cancer Bats
Cancer Bats are a hardcore punk/sludge metal band from Toronto, Ontario, Canada.-Background:Cancer Bats originated in May 2004 with singer Liam Cormier and guitarist Scott Middleton, former member of Toronto heavy metal band At the Mercy of Inspiration...
.
Vic and Mike Fuentes confirmed to be included in the new project and supergroup
Supergroup (music)
In the late 1960s, the term supergroup was coined to describe "a rock music group whose performers are already famous from having performed individually or in other groups"....
Isles & Glaciers
Isles & Glaciers
Isles & Glaciers was an American rock supergroup formed in 2008. The band consisted of members from Chiodos, Emarosa, Pierce the Veil, Cinematic Sunrise, The Receiving End of Sirens, Underminded, and former members of The Sound of Animals Fighting and Boys Night Out...
, featuring vocalists Craig Owens of D.R.U.G.S. and Jonny Craig
Jonny Craig
Jonathan Monroe Craig is a Canadian-American singer. He is currently the lead vocalist for the band Dance Gavin Dance, and former vocalist of the bands Emarosa and Ghost Runner on Third. He has an eponymous solo project, with which he has released one studio album and a live album to date...
of Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance
Dance Gavin Dance was an American post-hardcore band formed in Sacramento, California in 2005. They released four full length studio albums and one EP...
and formerly of Emarosa
Emarosa
Emarosa is an American rock band from Lexington, Kentucky. Formed in 2006, they released one EP in 2007 titled This Is Your Way Out, and shortly after, the group underwent significant lineup and sound changes, dropping their heavy metal influence and leaning toward a soul inspiration...
. The "supergroup" released its first EP titled The Hearts of Lonely People
The Hearts of Lonely People
The Hearts of Lonely People is the first and only EP by American experimental rock supergroup Isles & Glaciers. The record was released on March 9, 2010 through Equal Vision Records, sold exclusively through Hot Topic stores and online retailers. The EP will be re-released in vinyl format through...
on March 9, 2010. However Isles & Glaciers has broken up, saying "Isles & Glaciers was only a one time thing".
Selfish Machines (2009–present)
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 Los AngelesLos Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
to record their most recent album Selfish Machines
Selfish Machines
Selfish Machines is the second studio album from post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil, released through Equal Vision Records on June 21, 2010. Its titled is derived from a lyric in the song "The Sky Under the Sea"....
with Producer Mike Green. Singer and lyricist Vic Fuentes stated, "The title refers to human nature and the animal-like qualities inside all of us that we try and hide, but should just learn to accept. We are all selfish machines and we all have natural tendencies to want, love, and take." Selfish Machines
Selfish Machines
Selfish Machines is the second studio album from post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil, released through Equal Vision Records on June 21, 2010. Its titled is derived from a lyric in the song "The Sky Under the Sea"....
was released on June 21, 2010 under Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records
Equal Vision Records is a record label based in Albany, New York, which has a focus in metal or punk-based rock genres. Equal Vision Records was founded in the early 1990s by Ray Cappo ....
and made it to #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart. In support of the release, the band played a number of festivals including Bamboozle Left
Bamboozle Left
-2006:*October 15 and October 16.*Dashboard Confessional and Brand New headlined.*Held at the Cal Poly Pomona Athletic Field in Pomona, CA.*Hosted 68 Bands on 5 stages.*Bands performed include:-October 15:...
, South by Southwest
South by Southwest
South by Southwest is an Austin, Texas based company dedicated to planning conferences, trade shows, festivals and other events. Their current roster of annual events include: SXSW Music, SXSW Film, SXSW Interactive, SXSWedu, and SXSWeco and take place every spring in Austin, Texas, United States...
, Never Say Never Festival
Never Say Never Festival
The Never Say Never Festival is an annual music festival which began March 18, 2009, in Mission, Texas. This yearly festival has featured bands of many different genres. The first Never Say Never festival hosted 30 bands on 2 stages, including Forever the Sickest Kids, Anarbor, NeverShoutNever!, A...
, and the Vans Warped Tour. The band also contributed a cover of Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult
Blue Öyster Cult, often abbreviated BÖC, is an American rock band, most of whose members first came together in Long Island, NY in 1967 as the band Soft White Underbelly...
's classic song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper
(Don't Fear) The Reaper
" The Reaper" is a song by the rock band Blue Öyster Cult from their 1976 album, Agents of Fortune. It was written and sung by the band's lead guitarist, Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser and was produced by David Lucas, Murray Krugman, and Sandy Pearlman. It is built around Dharma's guitar riff that...
" to the Punk Goes Classic Rock
Punk Goes Classic Rock
Punk Goes Classic Rock is the ninth album in the Punk Goes... series, released by Fearless Records. It was released on April 27, 2010. This also features Your Love by The Outfield for the second time to be covered. And also has a Bonus Sampler CD with it...
compilation, released on April 27, 2010. They were a part of the Take Action Tour
Take Action Tour
The Take Action Tour is an annual spring tour that not only hosts several bands, but also tries to get people alerted about the issues with teen suicide, and ultimately tries to prevent it. The tour was created by both Sub City and Hopeless Records...
with Attack Attack!
Attack Attack!
Attack Attack! is an American metalcore band from Westerville, Ohio, formed in 2005. Attack Attack!'s first release, an independent EP titled If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?, was released in 2008, which lead to the signing of the band to Rise Records the same year...
that went to New Zealand and Australia, and also played on the Versus Tour in Japan with Confide. They recently ended the "This Is a Family Tour" with Emmure
Emmure
Emmure is an American band formed in 2003, originally based in Connecticut, but now residing in Queens, New York. The group has a total of seven releases...
, In Fear and Faith
In Fear and Faith
In Fear and Faith is an American rock band from San Diego, California. Formed in 2006, the group is currently signed to Rise Records and have released two studio albums and two EPs. Their debut full-length, Your World on Fire, being released nearly a year after the band's signing to Rise in 2008,...
, Of Mice & Men
Of Mice & Men (band)
Of Mice & Men is an American metalcore band from Costa Mesa, California. The group was founded by Austin Carlile and Jaxin Hall during mid-2009 after Carlile's departure from Attack Attack!...
, and Attack Attack!
Attack Attack!
Attack Attack! is an American metalcore band from Westerville, Ohio, formed in 2005. Attack Attack!'s first release, an independent EP titled If Guns Are Outlawed, Can We Use Swords?, was released in 2008, which lead to the signing of the band to Rise Records the same year...
, which lasted until late December 2010. Pierce the Veil also played at the Fox Theater in Pomona as a surprise appearance as part of the Alternative Press Tour
Alternative press tour
The Alternative Press Tour or AP Tour is an annual American/Canadian concert tour which began in 2007, it has featured bands like All Time Low, Cute Is What We Aim For, and 3OH!3...
2010 with bands such as August Burns Red
August Burns Red
August Burns Red is an American metal band, from Manheim, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2003, the group began their first performances while a majority of the members were attending their senior year of high school, and soon began playing shows around Lancaster, before being signed to CI Records, and...
, Bring Me the Horizon
Bring Me the Horizon
Bring Me the Horizon are a British metalcore band from Sheffield, Yorkshire, who formed in 2004. Bring Me the Horizon constits of Oliver Sykes as the lead vocalist, lead guitarist Lee Malia, rhythm guitarist Jona Weinhofen, bassist Matt Kean and drummer Matt Nicholls...
, Polar Bear Club
Polar Bear Club
Polar Bear Club is an American post-hardcore/indie rock band from Rochester and Syracuse, upstate New York. Formed in 2005, the band currently consists of vocalist Jimmy Stadt, lead guitarist Chris Browne, rhythm guitarist Nate Morris, bass guitarist Erik Michael "Goose" Henning and drummer Tyler...
, Emarosa
Emarosa
Emarosa is an American rock band from Lexington, Kentucky. Formed in 2006, they released one EP in 2007 titled This Is Your Way Out, and shortly after, the group underwent significant lineup and sound changes, dropping their heavy metal influence and leaning toward a soul inspiration...
, and This Is Hell. On November 1, 2010, the band announced that they will be kicking off 2011 touring with Silverstein
Silverstein (band)
Silverstein is a Canadian post-hardcore band from Burlington, Ontario, formed in 2000. Their band name is a reference to the famous children's author Shel Silverstein, whom the band had admired and read the stories of as children. They have released a total of five studio albums, three EP's, a...
, Miss May I
Miss May I
Miss May I is an American metalcore band from Troy, Ohio. On December 6, 2008, Miss May I announced that they had been signed to Rise Records. The band's debut album, Apologies Are for the Weak, reached #29 on Billboard's Top Heatseekers, and #66 on Top Independent Albums. Their song, "Forgive and...
, The Chariot
The Chariot (band)
The Chariot is an American mathcore band from Douglasville, Georgia, formed in 2003. The current lineup consists of drummer David Kennedy, bassist Jon "KC Wolf" Kindler, vocalist and bandleader Josh Scogin, and guitarists Brandon Henderson and Stephen Harrison. The band has experienced frequent...
, and A Bullet for Pretty Boy on the "Winterizer Tour". Throughout March and April, Pierce the Veil will be a part of "The Gamechanger's Tour" with A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember
A Day to Remember is an American rock band from Ocala, Florida. Founded in 2003 by guitarist Tom Denny and drummer Bobby Scruggs, the band has released four studio albums, nine singles and eight music videos...
, Bring Me the Horizon
Bring Me the Horizon
Bring Me the Horizon are a British metalcore band from Sheffield, Yorkshire, who formed in 2004. Bring Me the Horizon constits of Oliver Sykes as the lead vocalist, lead guitarist Lee Malia, rhythm guitarist Jona Weinhofen, bassist Matt Kean and drummer Matt Nicholls...
, and label mates We Came as Romans
We Came as Romans
We Came as Romans is an American rock band from Troy, Michigan. Formed in 2005, the band signed to Equal Vision Records in April 2009 and have released two EPs, Demonstrations and Dreams , and two full-length albums, To Plant a Seed and Understanding What We've Grown to Be...
. They will also be co-headlining the second leg of Escape the Fate's
Escape the Fate
Escape the Fate is an American post-hardcore band from Las Vegas, Nevada formed in 2005 and originally from Pahrump, Nevada. They have released three EPs and three full-length studio albums. Dying Is Your Latest Fashion was the band's debut album and only album to feature vocalist Ronnie Radke...
headlining tour "The Dead Masquerade". They will also be featured on the album Punk Goes Pop 4
Punk Goes Pop 4
Punk Goes Pop 4 is the twelfth compilation album in the Punk Goes... series. It is scheduled to be released on November 21, 2011 through Fearless Records. It is the fourth album in the Punk Goes Pop series. It contains a collection of modern pop music covers performed by various metalcore,...
, covering the song "Just the Way You Are
Just the Way You Are (Bruno Mars song)
"Just the Way You Are" is a song by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars, and is the lead single from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans. It was released in the United States on July 20, 2010. It has also received airplay from AOL Radio's New Pop First station. The song was written by...
" by Bruno Mars
Bruno Mars
Peter Gene Hernandez , better known by his stage name Bruno Mars, is an Filipino-American singer-songwriter and record producer. Raised in Honolulu, Hawaii by a family of musicians, Mars began making music at a young age...
which was released on November 21, 2011.
On August 23, 2011, Pierce the Veil signed with Fearless Records
Fearless Records
Fearless Records is an alternative rock-oriented record label that has been signing artists since 1994. Fearless is based in Westminster, California and are best known for their early pop-punk moments captured in the Fearless Flush Sampler and Punk Bites releases, as well as additional releases by...
.
Band members
- Mike FuentesMike Fuentes (musician)Michael Fuentes is the drummer for post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil alongside his brother Vic Fuentes who sings and plays guitar in the band...
– drumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, percussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
, backing vocalsBacking vocalistA backing vocalist or backing singer is a singer who provides vocal harmony with the lead vocalist or other backing vocalists... - Vic FuentesVic FuentesVictor Vincent "Vic" Fuentes is the guitarist and lead vocalist for post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil alongside his brother Mike Fuentes on drums. He also provides vocals and guitar for Isles & Glaciers and also played guitar and backup vocals for Cinematic Sunrise in their mid 2008 tour...
– lead vocalsLead vocalistThe lead vocalist is the member of a band who sings the main vocal portions of a song. They may also play one or more instruments. Lead vocalists are sometimes referred to as the frontman or frontwoman, and as such, are usually considered to be the "leader" of the groups they perform in, often the...
, rhythm guitarRhythm guitarRhythm guitar is a technique and rôle that performs a combination of two functions: to provide all or part of the rhythmic pulse in conjunction with singers or other instruments; and to provide all or part of the harmony, ie. the chords, where a chord is a group of notes played together...
, keyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, synthesizerSynthesizerA synthesizer is an electronic instrument capable of producing sounds by generating electrical signals of different frequencies. These electrical signals are played through a loudspeaker or set of headphones...
s, pianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal... - Tony Perry – lead guitarLead guitarLead guitar is a guitar part which plays melody lines, instrumental fill passages, guitar solos, and occasionally, some riffs within a song structure...
- Jaime Preciado – bass guitarBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, programmingProgramming (music)Programming is a form of music production and performance using electronic devices, often sequencers or computer programs, to generate music. Programming is used in nearly all forms of electronic music and in most hip hop music since the 1990s. It is also frequently used in modern pop and rock...
, backing vocals/screams
Discography
Studio albums- A Flair for the DramaticA Flair for the DramaticA Flair for the Dramatic is the debut studio album by American post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil, and their first under that name, as previous album was released under the name "Before Today"...
(2007) - Selfish MachinesSelfish MachinesSelfish Machines is the second studio album from post-hardcore band Pierce the Veil, released through Equal Vision Records on June 21, 2010. Its titled is derived from a lyric in the song "The Sky Under the Sea"....
(2010)