Black Veil Brides was formed in 2009. Their first album "We Stitch These Wounds" gained the band attention from magazines, radio stations, and other bands. Their second album "Set the World on Fire" was highly successful. In 2011, their European tour was cut short when Andy Biersack's grandfather passed away. The band then stayed in Hollywood writing music for their next album "Wretched and Divine", which was released in January 2013.