The Jesea Lee Show Black Veil Brides Interview - Andy Biersack talks "Certainty," New Album, Industry Plants, AI Slop and more
Jan 8, 2026
Andy Biersack, the charismatic frontman of Black Veil Brides, dives deep into themes surrounding their new single 'Certainty' and upcoming album. He shares how his Catholic upbringing influenced his song themes and critiques the rise of performative certainty in online culture. Andy also warns about the threats of AI in the creative world, discussing the implications of deepfakes and industry trends. With a focus on authentic storytelling, he predicts that true fans will always choose genuine art over AI-generated content.
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Subtle Feature Ties To Personal Gratitude
- Andy Biersack revealed the spoken "certainty" vocal is Daniel P. Carter from BBC, a longtime supporter of the band.
- The subtle feature ties personal gratitude to the song's thematic inspiration from the film Conclave.
Childhood Rituals Framed His Theme
- Andy links the song's theme to his Catholic upbringing and the ritual pageantry he learned as a child.
- He contrasts the perceived divine certainty of institutions with the political reality behind them.
Against Performative Atheism
- Andy criticizes performative "edgelord" atheism in music as unoriginal and reactionary.
- He writes to challenge certainty and promote nuance over contrarian posturing.