Black Veil Brides "We Stitch These Wounds"

Looks can be deceiving, because when I saw their appearance I expected to hear a sound more similar to Kiss because they mimicked their image. For some reason they also got hate, but I really don’t know why because this album was better than expected. The first  thirty seconds is  for “The Outcasts (A Call To Arms).” It sounds like Peter Graves, but it is really Andy Biersack’s grandfather. Listening to this record I feel like I’m listening to an avenged sevenfold song, because it kind of sounds like M Shadows is on mic, and the tone is similar; perfect soundtrack to listen to as “We Stitch These Wounds.” They stitched together an audio Frankenstein with a killer solo, alexisonfire type screaming, the “Beautiful Remains” of the prominent vocals of a father (of a pillar), and a completely new tone and energy. The monotone voice has been criticized, but I hear remnants of other vocals, and this song doesn’t sound like the “Children Surrender.” This next song is a “Perfect Weapon” to gain insight the mind of those who feel they need to attain vengeance to those that have scorned them. It is hard to tell which perspective it is coming from; it seems like both simultaneously. It brings back haunting memories of the various school shootings and mass killings that have occurred over the years; that is pretty powerful. This song has gained criticism because these “Knives and Pens” have seemed to write more unholy confessions, but I have no qualms with the band. Why would they be hurt anyway that is a compliment to be compared to them again, but those vocals do remind me of that aforementioned band. “The Mortician’s Daughter” sounds like she would be there even if you crash and burn in the savage garden; obviously there is a difference, from the strings and the strumming rhythm, but just this feeling you get when listening is similar.  This band learns from “All Your Hate” to bring another rousing anthem, and even though he has one octave you can still get lost in those vocals; this phenomena reminds me of  Ivan Moody and the five finger death punch his vocals cast on you. Just like this band vows to  “Never Give In” they inspire me to not give up, and despite the adversity we face, to rise and make the world a better place. Excuse me if I hold my breath when I hear this song, because has seemed to take it away. Breaking Benjamin? Sounds like “Sweet Blasphemy” to me! As the bell tolls they prepare their final call . “Carolyn” inspired a pretty great song, the instrumentals, so she must be pretty special; the theme of helping other cope with their issues returns. My Favorites: We Stitch These Wounds, Beautiful Remains, Children Surrender, The Mortician’s Daughter, Never Give in,  Sweet Blasphemy, and Carolyn