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'''Andrew Dennis "Andy" Biersack''' (born December 26, 1990) is an American [[singer-songwriter]]. He is the founder and [[lead vocalist]] for the [[Rock music|rock]] band [[Black Veil Brides]]. He is the only founding member remaining in the group.
'''Andrew Dennis "Andy" Biersack''' (born December 26, 1990) is an American [[singer-songwriter]]. He is the founder and lead singer the [[Rock music|rock]] band [[Black Veil Brides]]. He is the only founding member remaining in the group.


== Early life and education==
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Biersack is an [[atheist]], although many of his family members are [[Catholic]]. In an interview with ''[[Loudwire]]'', he stated "I’m not a religious person but I grew up in a religious family. I went to the funeral for my grandfather, a person that I love very much, and everyone is speaking about how he went to [[Heaven]] and how he’s in Heaven. I always fight with that, because I would love nothing more to believe that my grandfather is in the clouds playing {{Sic|Xbox 460|expected=Xbox360}} or whatever awesome stuff they have up in Heaven, but I can’t."<ref>{{cite web|date=December 13, 2012|author=Liz Ramanand|url=http://loudwire.com/black-veil-brides-singer-andy-biersack-everybody-is-wretched-and-divine/|title=Black Veil Brides Singer Andy Biersack: I Think Everybody Is 'Wretched and Divine'|publisher=''[[Loudwire]]''|accessdate=March 21, 2013}}</ref>
Biersack is an [[atheist]], although many of his family members are [[Catholic]]. In an interview with ''[[Loudwire]]'', he stated "I’m not a religious person but I grew up in a religious family. I went to the funeral for my grandfather, a person that I love very much, and everyone is speaking about how he went to [[Heaven]] and how he’s in Heaven. I always fight with that, because I would love nothing more to believe that my grandfather is in the clouds playing {{Sic|Xbox 360|expected=Xbox360}} or whatever awesome stuff they have up in Heaven, but I can’t."<ref>{{cite web|date=December 13, 2012|author=Liz Ramanand|url=http://loudwire.com/black-veil-brides-singer-andy-biersack-everybody-is-wretched-and-divine/|title=Black Veil Brides Singer Andy Biersack: I Think Everybody Is 'Wretched and Divine'|publisher=''[[Loudwire]]''|accessdate=March 21, 2013}}</ref>


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Some people call his band Black Veil Brides an emo band. Or they attack him with harsh remarks such as "Faggot" or "Talentless" or "Oxygen Theif".

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Andy Biersack
Andy performing with Black Veil Brides in New York on January 25, 2013
Andy performing with Black Veil Brides in New York on January 25, 2013
Background information
Birth nameAndrew Dennis Biersack
Born (1990-12-26) December 26, 1990 (age 33)
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
GenresGlam metal, hard rock, melodic metalcore (early), post-hardcore (early)[1][2][3]
Occupation(s)Musician, singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist
Instrument(s)Vocals, piano, keyboard , guitar, bass guitar
Years active2004-present
LabelsLava, Universal Republic, Standby
Websitewww.facebook.com/blackveilbrides
twitter.com/AndyBVB

Andrew Dennis "Andy" Biersack (born December 26, 1990) is an American singer-songwriter. He is the founder and lead singer the rock band Black Veil Brides. He is the only founding member remaining in the group.

Early life and education

He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio.[4]

For his early education, Biersack attended a Catholic elementary school, which he has spoken of in many interviews. Andy was the target of bullying at school, being called "faggot" and "emo"; this bullying is re-enacted in the "Knives and Pens" music video.[5] In high school, Biersack attended Cincinnati's School for Creative and Performing Arts, and majored in drama and vocal music. He left school before graduating to move to Los Angeles to further his potential career, six days after he turned 18.[6] He took vocal training before recording Set the World on Fire to improve what he could do with his voice.[6]

Career

Musician

At age 14, Biersack and a few of his friends formed their first band, called "Biersack" (although they only played one show).[7] This project eventually grew into what would later be known as Black Veil Brides. In September 2009 Black Veil Brides signed with the independent label StandBy Records.[8] The writing process for a tour and a record began immediately. In December 2009, the band embarked on their first US tour, titled "On Leather Wings". The group's debut album We Stitch These Wounds was released July 20, 2010 and sold over 10,000 copies in its first week, ranking at No. 36 on the Billboard Top 200 chart, and No. 1 on the Billboard Independent chart. The band's second studio album, Set the World on Fire was released on June 14, 2011 through Lava Music/Universal Republic Records.

Actor

After dropping out of high school, Biersack moved to Los Angeles, California to pursue a career in acting. He had a small part in the AT&T commercial "Confetti", as well as a 30-second spot in the Montana Meth commercial "Jumped". Andy also guest stars in the Funny or Die web series Average Joe.[9] He also starred in the Black Veil Brides full length feature film, Legion of the Black, which was released on January 6, 2013, to support the band's latest album.[10]

Personal life

Relationships

Around the same time Sex & Hollywood was released, Biersack was dating actress Scout Compton, and wrote the song "The Mortician's Daughter" about her.[11] The song's title is a reference to Compton's father being a mortician.[12]

As of August 2011, Biersack was dating Juliet Simms. Biersack appeared in the first episode of the second season of The Voice on February 5, 2011, when he went to support Juliet as she auditioned to become a contestant. They had each other's nicknames tattooed on their hands; Biersack had "Dragonfly" tattooed on his left hand, and Juliet had "White Rabbit" tattooed on her right.[13]

Religious views

Biersack is an atheist, although many of his family members are Catholic. In an interview with Loudwire, he stated "I’m not a religious person but I grew up in a religious family. I went to the funeral for my grandfather, a person that I love very much, and everyone is speaking about how he went to Heaven and how he’s in Heaven. I always fight with that, because I would love nothing more to believe that my grandfather is in the clouds playing Xbox 360 [sic] or whatever awesome stuff they have up in Heaven, but I can’t."[14]

Stage injuries

Biersack has suffered quite a few injuries while performing with Black Veil Brides, most notably his fall from a 15 foot pillar on June 18, 2011 in Hollywood. In an attempt to jump back onto the stage, he fell forward and hit his chest on the edge, which resulted in 3 ribs shattered (3 lower left), and one displaced.[15][16] The band was only three songs into their set, but he got back up on the stage and finished it despite the severity of his injuries. That particular injury caused Black Veil Brides to have to miss the first week of the Vans Warped Tour in 2011.[17] On October 26, 2011, while on another tour in the UK, Biersack broke his nose on the drum riser while performing a gig in Luxembourg, resulting in more missed tour dates. However, two days later, he performed with Black Veil Brides in London.[18][19]

In an interview with Revolver Magazine, Biersack stated:

I never anticipated seeing 40. I smoke two packs a day and drink like a camel. I just don’t really think about death. I know I’m gonna die one day, but if I can achieve all of my goals and live exactly the way I want to before then, I’ll have no regrets when I die. I don’t try to hurt myself like Iggy Pop or Marilyn Manson or anything — it’s just the byproduct of the chaos of being on stage.

[19]

Title change

Biersack's stage name was previously "Andy Six" up until around 2011 when he decided that he preferred to be called by his family/birth name, Andy Biersack, although he still accepts "Six" as a nickname. [20] [21]

Discography

With Black Veil Brides

Main article: Black Veil Brides discography
Year Song Artist Album
2014 "Asshole" Ronnie Radke Watch Me - Mixtape[22]

Some people call his band Black Veil Brides an emo band. Or they attack him with harsh remarks such as "Faggot" or "Talentless" or "Oxygen Theif".

Accolades

Year Nominated work Award Result Place
2011 Andy Biersack Revolver Magazine's 100 Greatest Living Rock Stars 2011[23][24] Won —
2012 Andy Biersack Revolver Magazine's Golden God Awards: Best Vocalist 2012[25] Nominated —
2012 Andy Biersack Kerrang! Award for Hottest Male 2012<[26] Nominated —
2012 Andy Biersack Kerrang!'s 50 Greatest Rock Stars in the World Today Won 4th
"—" denotes a nomination that did not place or places were not relevant in the award.

References

  1. ^ Lymangrover, Jason (June 14, 2011). "Set the World on Fire – Black Veil Brides : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards". Allmusic.
  2. ^ "Black Veil Brides Drop Debut Album". Guitar World. April 14, 2011.
  3. ^ "Black Veil Brides – Set the World on Fire CD Album". Cduniverse.com. June 14, 2011.
  4. ^ APTV: The Making Of Andy Biersack (Part 1 of 5) on YouTube from 0:45 to 1:40. Alternative Press. 19 November 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2013.
  5. ^ Black Veil Brides (2009). Black Veil Brides "Knives and Pens" OFFICIAL VIDEO. Retrieved January 2014. {{cite AV media}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ^ a b Petteri Pertola (June 8, 2011). "Black Veil Brides - Rockfreaks.net". Rockfreaks.net. Retrieved December 28, 2012.
  7. ^ April 6, 2011 (2011-04-06). "Black Veil Brides Interview". UGO.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  8. ^ Black Veil Brides featured in Billboard Magazine TheGauntlet.com 2010-07-08. Retrieved 2010-11-18
  9. ^ [1]. Funny or Die.
  10. ^ RockRevolt Magazine (2013-01-17). "January/February 2013 Digital issue: BLACK VEIL BRIDES". RockRevolt Magazine™.
  11. ^ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0174021/bio
  12. ^ Barker, Lynn (August 28, 2007). "Scout Taylor-Compton Turns Scream Queen". TeenHollywood. Retrieved September 1, 2007.
  13. ^ "Juliet Simms' Tattoos & Meanings". Steal Her Style. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  14. ^ Liz Ramanand (December 13, 2012). "Black Veil Brides Singer Andy Biersack: I Think Everybody Is 'Wretched and Divine'". Loudwire. Retrieved March 21, 2013. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  15. ^ "Black Veil Brides' Andy Biersack shatters three ribs after 15 foot fall - video | News". Nme.Com. 2011-06-20. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  16. ^ "Black Veil Brides lead singer Andy Biersack... - BryanStars Interviews". Bryanstars.com. 2011-06-19. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  17. ^ "Alternative Press | Features | Exclusive Interview: Andy Biersack of Black Veil Brides discusses his fall, injuries". Altpress.com. 2011-06-22. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  18. ^ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET - BLACK VEIL BRIDES Frontman Breaks Nose During Luxembourg Concert (Photo)". Legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  19. ^ a b Jon Wiederhorn (2011-12-14). "Black Veil Brides' Andy Biersack Picks His Top Five Stage Injuries in 2011 - Revolver Magazine". Revolvermag.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  20. ^ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoK5oA7ZWb8
  21. ^ "http://www.altpress.com/news/entry/black_veil_brides_vocalist_andy_six_to_go_by_actual_last_name/
  22. ^ "Ronnie Radkes Mixtape Website". RonnieRadkeMixtape. Ronnie Radke. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
  23. ^ "Congrats To Revolver Magazine & Their 100th Issue m/ | PiercingMetal Musings". Piercingmetal.com. 2011-12-16. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  24. ^ Brandon Geist (2011-12-13). "Revolver's Mega 100th Issue—Featuring the 100 Greatest Living Rock Stars—on Newsstands Now - Revolver Magazine". Revolvermag.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  25. ^ "Golden Gods 2012: The Winners | News @". Ultimate-guitar.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.
  26. ^ "Kerrang! And the nominees are". Kerrang.com. Retrieved 2013-01-13.

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