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BLACK VEIL BRIDES – BIRMINGHAM O2 INSTITUTE, 16.02.23
February is the month of love, and what better tour to fill
our hearts with joy than a Black Veil Brides tour. Kicking
things off in Norwich on Valentine’s Day, the tour soon
reached the Midlands with a sold-out show at O2 Institute
Birmingham.
The fantastic line-up also included Cemetery Sun, who
Birmingham had unfortunately missed out on seeing on the
Set It Off tour last November after the band had their van
and equipment, instruments and merchandise stolen in
Manchester, forcing the band to pull out of the remaining
dates – and also Lilith Czar (born from the mind of Juliet
Simms), who brought inspiration, purpose and some damn
fine rock skills with her.
The headline band kickstart their set at 9.10pm. With a
flicking red backdrop showing fiery flames, the five-piece
show no mercy as they burst onto the stage performing the
ravenous ‘Crimson Skies’. Christian ‘CC’ Coma on drums
powers away on his kit, a real showman despite being at the
back of the stage, while up front, guitarists Jinxx and Jake
Pitts, plus new bassist Lonny Eagleton, dominate their gui-
tars. There’s a slight technical issue for frontman Andy Black
as his vocals initially can’t be heard – although thankfully,
this is soon sorted. During the show, Andy effortlessly
switches between melodic vocals and the occasional brutal
roar. ‘Coffin’ is a great example, harmonious for the most
part before the fierce ‘I won’t let you steal my after life’ line
is savagely expressed.

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