Rock Feed Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides)
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Aug 27, 2024 
Andy Biersack, lead vocalist of Black Veil Brides, shares his inspiring journey from dropping out of school to achieve rock stardom. He reminisces about his friendship with Ronnie Radke and how they first met. Andy discusses the challenges of traditional education, the importance of theatricality in rock, and the impact of social media algorithms on artists. He credits early online exposure for his band's breakthrough and highlights the loyalty of their fanbase as a key factor in their enduring success.
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All In: Living Out The Dream
- Andy Biersack lived in his Cadillac Eldorado and slept in Kmart parking lots while chasing music dreams as a teen.
- He describes being kicked out of multiple schools and deciding to leave as soon as legally allowed to pursue music full-time.
Rock As A Diluted Ingredient
- Andy argues rock is often used as a costume ingredient for other genres, diluting its cultural weight.
- He says rock loses visibility when it's treated as an element rather than a standalone genre.
Algorithms Favor Bite-Sized Music
- Short-form social platforms favor bite-sized, algorithm-friendly music formats over long, theatrical rock songs.
- This shifts attention away from bands that produce extended compositions and cinematic videos.
