Black Veil Brides are kicking off 2026 with purpose, unveiling their new single “Certainty” alongside a striking, cinematic music video. The release marks the first taste of the band’s forthcoming seventh studio album, due later this year via Spinefarm.
Comprised of Andy Biersack (vocals), Jake Pitts and Jinxx (guitars), Lonny Eagleton (bass), and Christian Coma (drums), the band leans into a darker, heavier atmosphere while maintaining the anthemic hooks that have long defined their sound. Lyrically, “Certainty” explores the dangers of rigid belief systems and the way absolute conviction can block growth and change—ideas that will run throughout the upcoming album.
The track was the final song written for the record and came together quickly. Built around an idea sent over by Pitts, Biersack says the song took shape over just a few days and immediately felt essential. “It captured the overall tone of what we’re aiming for,” he explains, both narratively and musically.
The accompanying video, directed by George Gallardo Kattah (Chelsea Wolfe, Måneskin), was filmed in Bogotá, Colombia, while the band was on tour. Visually intense and rich with symbolism, the video draws on themes of fear and pride as biblical counterparts. With its moody cinematography and deliberate pacing, it lands closer to arthouse film territory than a traditional metal video and stands among the band’s most ambitious visual efforts to date.
“Certainty” is available now on all digital streaming platforms, with the music video streaming online. More details on Black Veil Brides’ upcoming album are expected soon.
Lyrical Analysis
The lyrics of “Certainty” are introspective and emotionally charged, reflecting themes of conflict, pride, and the cost of rigid beliefs. Lines like “You were lost and I have tried to save / But something I said has made me the other” suggest a tension between personal conviction and external expectation, while phrases such as “All of my pride and fear on the altar” evoke the struggle of surrendering ego and confronting one’s own limitations. The song also touches on feelings of being silenced or misunderstood, with lyrics like “Do you want to cut my tongue out, serve it up and silence me?” This points to the dangers of absolute authority or unquestioned loyalty, a thread Biersack mentions runs through the album. Overall, the track balances a personal narrative with broader social commentary, challenging listeners to examine the ways certainty—whether in relationships, society, or oneself—can both protect and confine.
Fan Reaction
Fan response to “Certainty” has been immediate and overwhelmingly positive. Within hours of the video’s release, the BVB Army flooded the comments with excitement, praise, and early declarations that 2026 already belongs to Black Veil Brides.
Listeners have been quick to point out the song’s heaviness and sense of evolution, with fans calling it “very different compared to other BVB tracks” while praising both its intensity and visuals. Andy Biersack’s vocal performance—particularly the screaming sections—has drawn standout attention, with many noting how much his vocals continue to improve.
Others highlighted the band’s longevity and growth, with comments like “This band ages like fine wine” and bold proclamations such as “2026 IS THE YEAR OF BLACK VEIL BRIDES.” Anticipation is already building for the forthcoming album and future touring, as fans look ahead to what’s shaping up to be one of the band’s heaviest and most defining eras yet.
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