Black Veil Brides are an American
rock band based in
Hollywood, California. The group formed in 2006 in
Cincinnati, Ohio and is currently composed of
Andy Biersack (lead vocals), Ashley Purdy (bass, backing vocals),
Jake Pitts (lead guitar),
Jinxx (rhythm guitar, violin) and Christian "CC" Coma (drums). Black Veil Brides are known for their use of black
makeup,
body paint, tight black studded clothing, and long hair, which were all inspired by
Kiss' and
Mötley Crüe's stage persona, as well as other 1980s
glam metal acts.