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Black Veil Brides have shared an official video for the title track of their new album “Vindicate.” That effort will be released on May 8.

Frontman Andy Biersack commented on the song:

“I view this song as a means of conveying the themes of the album right at the top. Each song on the record represents a different way we fight with the feelings of revenge and getting even, sometimes with others, sometimes with ourselves, our past, something someone else did to us etc.

This song above all else was lyrically inspired by the chip I’ve had on my shoulder since I was 16 years old and started this band. I was immediately torn down and sneered at by my peers within the ‘scene’ and those around me and to this day this band and our fans have always had to fight through that to one degree or another. Beyond that though I find that it’s representative of every one of us who have to deal with someone attempting to destroy our ambitions simply because they do not possess the skills or wherewithal to make their own dreams come true.

All of us are born with a fire and a belief in ourselves, often times though the world around us will try to stamp it out. This is a song about never letting them drag you down. If you are a fan of what we do, you have given me more than you could ever imagine and I thank you ardently and sincerely for allowing me the opportunity to do this for all of these years. I hope you enjoy ‘Vindicate!’”

He also added the following about the album:

“This record is rooted in the feelings of revenge and vindication. These are emotions that can either push us forward or hold us back. There’s a duality to them. They can fuel growth, drive ambition, and help us rise above what’s tried to break us, but they can also become destructive if we let them consume us.

Each song explores a different side of that struggle. Sometimes it’s about getting even with someone else, sometimes it’s about confronting ourselves and our past, our pain, or the things that were done to us. At its core, though, this album is about resilience.

It’s for anyone who’s ever had their dreams doubted or their fire challenged by people who couldn’t see their vision. We’re all born with that spark. The world will try to take that away at times, but this record is about holding onto it, fighting back, and turning those struggles into something powerful.”

“Vindicate” Track Listing:

01. “Invocation To The Muse”
02. “Vindicate”
03. “Certainty”
04. “Bleeders”
05. “Hallelujah”
06. “Cut”
07. “Alive”
08. “Purgatory”
09. “Revenger”
10. “Sorrow”
11. “Grace”
12. “Ave Maria”
13. “Woe & Pain”
14. “Eschaton”