Black Veil Brides frontman Andy Biersack recently shared his thoughts on the band’s unexpected reception during their U.S. tour with BABYMETAL and Bloodywood. He spoke about this in an interview with Kerrang.
Biersack reflected on the unique opportunity to perform for audiences unfamiliar with preconceptions about his band when asked about how the tour went.
“It was unique because there are very few bands in our ‘scene’ that we could tour with, where there wouldn’t be some preconceived notion of what our band is,” Biersack said. “A great deal of BABYMETAL’s audience comes from a world that Black Veil has nothing to do with.”
“To be able to play for people who don’t know that they’re not supposed to like us, and see the positive reaction, was great!” he continued.
Biersack also praised their tour companions, Bloodywood. He highlighted their distinctive performance style.
“Bloodywood blew me away,” he said. “An incredibly refined show… what they deliver is so unique, and it was done so professionally. They are wonderful, really kind people. What an interesting blend of bringing their cultural heritage into the music and then delivering such a heavy metal show, with choreographed moves and different instrumentation.”
Biersack previously said he was expecting BABYMETAL fans’ negative reactions to Black Veil Brides. However, the singer’s new statement showed that the fans also appreciated BVB’s work during the U.S. tour.
Blabbermouth reported that this was BABYMETAL’s largest North American tour to date. The tour featured 24 dates across major cities, including Atlanta, New York, and Chicago. The extensive tour schedule demonstrated the Japanese metal group’s growing influence in the American music scene.
The collaboration extended beyond just Black Veil Brides. Ultimate Metal noted that the tour also included support from Ukrainian metal band Jinjer and Indian folk metal group Bloodywood on select dates. This diverse lineup created a unique cultural exchange that resonated with audiences across different metal subgenres.
The tour’s success was evident in its planning and execution. BABYMETAL’s official website confirmed that tickets and exclusive VIP packages had been available since a pre-sale began in March. The advance planning reflected the high anticipation for this cross-cultural metal collaboration.
Black Veil Brides have continued their touring schedule with additional dates following the conclusion of this tour last month. This includes performances in Long Beach, California, later in July, maintaining the momentum from their successful collaboration with BABYMETAL.
