Chris Biersack, father of Black Veil Brides singer Andy Biersack, recently responded to claims about his son’s band having fake fans. He addressed the criticism in a statement shared on X.
The response came after a music fan made disparaging comments about the band’s fanbase on social media.
“Yes. If you ignore the massive crowds, forget the platinum, gold and silver records, pretend that they don’t have over a billion streams of their music videos on YouTube and overlook the fact that they’ve been doing this for 16 + years, you can easily make the case that they have no fans,” Chris Biersack said.
His statement was a direct counter to the original claim that “Black Veil Brides fans are not real.” It highlighted the band’s commercial success and longevity as evidence of their genuine fanbase.
The elder Biersack’s defense comes with substantial backing from the band’s documented achievements throughout their career. Black Veil Brides has built a remarkable track record since their formation. They established themselves as a significant force in the rock and metal scene.
The band’s commercial success speaks volumes about their authentic fanbase. Spinefarm Records reported that their 2014 self-titled album gave them another Top 10 debut. Their 2018 album Vale reached No. 1 on Billboard’s Hard Rock chart. The Factory noted that their major-label debut “Set the World on Fire” (2011) became the band’s first Billboard Top 20 album.
Industry recognition has consistently validated Black Veil Brides’ impact and fanbase authenticity. Triple G Events documented that the band won Revolver Magazine’s Golden Gods Award for Best New Artist and earned the title for Kerrang!’s Best Newcomers. BVB Legacy confirmed that Black Veil Brides won Best Live Band at the Kerrang! Awards. However, they couldn’t attend because they were starting Warped Tour.
The band’s early commercial appeal was evident even before major-label success. Guitar World revealed that their first LP “We Stitch These Wounds” reached #36 on Billboard’s Top 200 album chart in July 2010. This demonstrated genuine fan support from their earliest releases.
Their sustained success over more than a decade reinforces Chris Biersack’s argument about the band’s legitimate fanbase. Multiple chart-topping albums and industry awards serve as concrete evidence of their authentic popularity in the rock and metal community.
