Black Veil Brides at The Egyptian Room at Old National Centre on May 19, 2026

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May 21
2 min read

Updated: May 23

The North America 2026 Tour

INDIANAPOLIS

Photos by Laura Fox (@llfoxphotos)

Review by Jessi Rice

Headlining the North American Tour 2026 at the Egyptian Room inside Old National Centre, Black Veil Brides (BVB) delivered a performance that felt nostalgic and chaotic in the best way possible. Every song was accompanied by blinding lights and dramatic flashes, giving The Egyptian Room a stadium feel.

Lead vocalist Andy Biersack executed strong vocals, while Jake Pitts (lead guitar), Lonny Eagleton (bass), Jinxx (guitar and violin), and Christian “CC” Coma (drums) lit up the stage with full grunge and power.

It was refreshing to see Black Veil Brides without their trademark heavy black emo/goth makeup and wardrobe. They were every bit as powerful and dramatic as usual, but they seemed more comfortable just being themselves.

Watching them interact with the fans also made it feel more relaxed. Andy Biersack joked that BVB has apparently transformed into Sleep Token and My Chemical Romance, due to the amount of those bands’ merch being worn in the crowd. These moments of their performance brought everyone together in laughter.

Another standout moment in the evening came when the crowd started chanting for Christian “CC” Coma to perform a drumming solo. Without hesitation, or preparation, CC proved why he is one of the best drummers in the game.

Supporting their newest album, Vindicate, released in May 2026, tracks like “Bleeders,” “Hallelujah,” “Certainty,” and “Vindicate” were performed seamlessly alongside older fan favorites dating back to 2009 like “Knives and Pens,” “Perfect Weapon,” and “The Legacy.”

The crowd demanded an encore by the end, which had the band returning to stage to perform three more of their most-loved tracks. Jinxx brought out the violin, which added an entire new layer to the band's sound that evening.

Black Veil Brides will continue to tour alongside supporting bands From Ashes to New, TX2, and As December Falls during the North American Tour 2026 before heading overseas later this year.