History of Pierce the Veil in Timeline
Pierce the Veil is an American rock band established in 2006 in San Diego, California, by brothers Vic and Mike Fuentes after their previous band, Before Today, dissolved. The lineup solidified in 2007 with the addition of Jaime Preciado on bass and Tony Perry as lead guitarist. They are known for their post-hardcore sound and energetic performances.
2006: Formation of Pierce the Veil
In 2006, Pierce the Veil was formed by brothers Mike and Vic Fuentes after their previous band, Before Today, disbanded.
June 26, 2007: Release of A Flair for the Dramatic
On June 26, 2007, Pierce the Veil released their album "A Flair for the Dramatic" under Equal Vision Records. The band's name was derived from a song of the same name by their previous band, Before Today.
November 2007: Vans Warped Tour performance
In November 2007, Pierce the Veil performed one date on the Vans Warped Tour 2007.
2007: Jaime Preciado and Tony Perry Join Pierce the Veil
In 2007, Jaime Preciado and Tony Perry joined Pierce the Veil, taking on the roles of bassist and lead guitarist, respectively.
2007: Release of A Flair for the Dramatic
In 2007, Pierce the Veil released their debut album, A Flair for the Dramatic, and commenced touring worldwide in support of the album.
November 2008: The Delicious Tour
In October–November 2008, Pierce the Veil embarked on their first headlining tour, called The Delicious Tour, which featured Breathe Carolina, Four Letter Lie and Emarosa.
2008: Alleged Encounter at Warped Tour
In 2008, Mike Fuentes allegedly met a 14-year-old girl at Warped Tour where they exchanged phone numbers.
August 2009: Recording of new album
In August 2009, Pierce the Veil announced they were recording new material for their next album.
2009: Taste of Chaos 2009 Tour
In 2009, Pierce the Veil concluded their record cycle with the Taste of Chaos 2009 tour, alongside Bring Me the Horizon, Thursday, Four Year Strong and Cancer Bats.
March 9, 2010: Isles & Glaciers release The Hearts of Lonely People
On March 9, 2010, the supergroup Isles & Glaciers, featuring Vic and Mike Fuentes with Ayrton Jara, Craig Owens of Chiodos and Jonny Craig of Emarosa, released its first EP titled The Hearts of Lonely People.
April 27, 2010: Contribution to Punk Goes Classic Rock
On April 27, 2010, Pierce the Veil contributed a cover of Blue Öyster Cult's song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" to the Punk Goes Classic Rock compilation.
June 21, 2010: Release of Selfish Machines
On June 21, 2010, Pierce the Veil released their album Selfish Machines under Equal Vision Records, which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers Chart.
November 1, 2010: Winterizer Tour announcement
On November 1, 2010, Pierce the Veil announced that they would be kicking off 2011 touring with Silverstein, Miss May I, The Chariot, and A Bullet for Pretty Boy on the "Winterizer Tour".
December 2010: "This Is a Family Tour"
In December 2010, Pierce the Veil played the "This Is a Family Tour" with Emmure, In Fear and Faith, Of Mice & Men, and Attack Attack!.
2010: Release of Selfish Machines
In 2010, Pierce the Veil released their second full-length studio album titled Selfish Machines.
August 23, 2011: Signing with Fearless Records
On August 23, 2011, Pierce the Veil signed with Fearless Records.
November 21, 2011: Contribution to Punk Goes Pop 4
On November 21, 2011, Pierce the Veil contributed to Punk Goes Pop 4, covering the song "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars.
December 22, 2011: Studio Update: New Album in 2012
On December 22, 2011, a video update revealed that Pierce the Veil would be going into the studio in early 2012 to record their third studio album.
December 26, 2011: Album Writing Completion Announcement
On December 26, 2011, Vic Fuentes announced on Pierce the Veil's Facebook page that the band had finished writing the songs for their third album.
February 27, 2012: Producers Chosen for New Album
On February 27, 2012, Pierce the Veil announced that they would be working with producers Dan Korneff and Kato Khandwala at the House of Loud in New Jersey on their upcoming third album.
April 20, 2012: Album Title and Release Date Announcement
On April 20, 2012, it was announced that Pierce the Veil's new album would be titled Collide with the Sky and would be released through Fearless Records on July 17, 2012.
May 17, 2012: Album Cover, Track List Revealed, and UK Tour Announcement
On May 17, 2012, Pierce the Veil revealed the album cover and track list for Collide with the Sky and announced their first-ever UK headlining tour in September 2012.
June 5, 2012: "King for a Day" Single Release
On June 5, 2012, Pierce the Veil released "King for a Day", the first single from the album Collide with the Sky, featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens.
June 16, 2012: Vans Warped Tour Appearance
On June 16, 2012, Pierce the Veil appeared on the Vans Warped Tour, playing the event's main stage for the first time.
June 26, 2012: "Bulls in the Bronx" Single Release
On June 26, 2012, Pierce the Veil released "Bulls in the Bronx", the second single from the album Collide with the Sky.
July 17, 2012: Release of Collide with the Sky
On July 17, 2012, Pierce the Veil released their album, Collide with the Sky through Fearless Records.
August 5, 2012: Vans Warped Tour Performance
Pierce the Veil performed at the Vans Warped Tour until August 5, 2012, where Kellin Quinn regularly joined them on stage to perform the song "King for a Day".
September 2012: First UK Headlining Tour
In September 2012, Pierce the Veil embarked on their first ever UK headlining tour.
2012: Release of Collide with the Sky
In 2012, Pierce the Veil released their third album, Collide with the Sky, which marked their first album under Fearless Records. It featured the single "King for a Day" and debuted at No. 12 on the US Billboard 200.
January 7, 2013: Spring Fever Tour Announcement
On January 7, 2013, Pierce the Veil and All Time Low announced that they would be co-headlining the Spring Fever Tour in Spring 2013.
January 9, 2013: Writing new songs
On January 9, 2013, Vic Fuentes announced that he had recently been in the studio writing new songs with Tom Denney.
April 11, 2013: Start of the Spring Fever Tour
On April 11, 2013, Pierce the Veil, along with All Time Low, Mayday Parade, and You Me at Six, began the Spring Fever Tour across the United States.
May 7, 2013: "Bulls in the Bronx" Music Video Release
On May 7, 2013, the music video for Pierce the Veil's song "Bulls in the Bronx" was released.
May 12, 2013: End of Spring Fever Tour
On May 12, 2013, Pierce the Veil concluded the Spring Fever Tour.
September 23, 2013: Documentary Announcement
On September 23, 2013, Pierce the Veil announced plans to release a documentary on November 11 detailing their first world tour, including live footage, music videos, and additional content.
October 18, 2013: Pre-orders for Documentary
On October 18, 2013, Pierce the Veil launched pre-orders for their documentary, with a new release date of November 25.
August 22, 2014: Confirmation of Europe Leg of Co-Headlining Tour
On August 22, 2014, Pierce the Veil confirmed the second leg of the co-headlining tour with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens, which took place in Europe.
November 5, 2014: Start of Co-Headlining World Concert Tour
On November 5, 2014, Pierce the Veil and Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens commenced their co-headlining world concert tour in Fresno, starting with the North America leg.
March 20, 2015: European Concerts
On March 20, 2015, Pierce the Veil played concerts in Europe, starting in the Netherlands, as part of their co-headlining tour with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens.
April 11, 2015: End of European Concerts
On April 11, 2015, Pierce the Veil concluded their concerts in Europe, including shows in the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Germany, and the UK. All concerts in Europe were sold out, according to Epitaph Records.
May 13, 2016: Release of Misadventures
On May 13, 2016, Pierce the Veil released their fourth album, Misadventures.
November 2017: Mike Fuentes Accusations
In November 2017, drummer Mike Fuentes was accused of soliciting nude photos and statutory rape by a young woman, with the alleged incidents occurring roughly a decade prior. The pair allegedly initiated contact on MySpace before meeting for the first time at a Pierce the Veil concert.
December 2017: Second Accusation Against Mike Fuentes
In December 2017, a second woman accused Mike Fuentes of requesting nude pictures when she was a minor. She made the accusation anonymously on Twitter.
July 5, 2018: Vic Fuentes Announces Work on Fifth Album
On July 5, 2018, vocalist and guitarist Vic Fuentes posted on his social media that he is working on Pierce the Veil's fifth album.
2018: Mike Fuentes Steps Down and Hiatus Announcement
In 2018, in light of the allegations, Mike Fuentes stepped down as drummer to "concentrate on his personal life", and Pierce the Veil announced a hiatus and cancelled their planned 2018 UK tour with All Time Low.
February 2019: Album in Progress
In February 2019, the official Pierce the Veil Twitter account posted that they were still working on the album.
April 2020: Home Rehearsal Upload
In April 2020, Pierce the Veil uploaded a home rehearsal of their track "Hold On Till May" to YouTube, featuring former member Mike Fuentes, without specifying if he had officially returned to the band. The COVID-19 pandemic occurred this year.
August 24, 2020: Confirmation of Mike Fuentes' Departure
On August 24, 2020, Vic Fuentes confirmed that Mike had left the band in 2017 and will not be featured on the next album.
September 1, 2022: Release of "Pass the Nirvana"
On September 1, 2022, Pierce the Veil released the single "Pass the Nirvana".
November 11, 2022: Release of "Emergency Contact" and Album Announcement
On November 11, 2022, Pierce the Veil released the single "Emergency Contact" and announced their fifth studio album, The Jaws of Life, to be released on February 10, 2023.
February 10, 2023: Release of The Jaws of Life
On February 10, 2023, following a hiatus, Pierce the Veil released their fifth album, The Jaws of Life.
December 3, 2024: Announcement of the I Can't Hear You World Tour
On December 3, 2024, Pierce the Veil announced the I Can't Hear You World Tour via social media, which will feature songs from every album in the band’s discography, and it will be the band’s first solo headlining amphitheater tour.
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