History of Pierce the Veil in Timeline

Pierce the Veil is an American rock band established in 2006 in San Diego, California. Formed by brothers Vic and Mike Fuentes following the breakup of their previous band, Before Today, the group's lineup solidified in 2007 with the addition of Jaime Preciado on bass and Tony Perry on lead guitar. They emerged from the San Diego punk scene and have since become a notable name in the rock music landscape.

2006: Formation of Pierce the Veil

In 2006, Pierce the Veil was formed in San Diego, California, by brothers Vic and Mike Fuentes after their previous band, Before Today, disbanded.

2006: Pierce the Veil Founded

In 2006, Pierce the Veil was founded by Mike Fuentes and Vic Fuentes after the disbandment of their band Before Today.

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 the Equal Vision Records label.

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 joined Pierce the Veil as the bassist, and Tony Perry joined as the lead guitarist, completing the band's lineup.

2007: Release of 'A Flair for the Dramatic'

In 2007, Pierce the Veil released their debut studio album, 'A Flair for the Dramatic', marking the beginning of their worldwide touring career.

November 2008: The Delicious Tour

In November 2008, Pierce the Veil's first headlining tour, called The Delicious Tour, took place.

2008: Meeting at Warped Tour

In 2008, a woman claimed to have met Mike Fuentes at Warped Tour when she was 14 years old, where they exchanged phone numbers.

August 2009: Recording New Material

During August 2009, Pierce the Veil announced that they were in the studio recording new material for their next album.

2009: Taste of Chaos 2009 Tour

In 2009, Pierce the Veil ended their record cycle with the Taste of Chaos 2009 tour.

March 9, 2010: Isles & Glaciers release 'The Hearts of Lonely People'

On March 9, 2010, the "supergroup" Isles & Glaciers, featuring Vic and Mike Fuentes, released its first EP titled 'The Hearts of Lonely People'.

April 27, 2010: Release of Punk Goes Classic Rock Compilation

On April 27, 2010, Pierce the Veil's cover of Blue Öyster Cult's song "(Don't Fear) The Reaper" was released on the Punk Goes Classic Rock compilation album.

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June 21, 2010: Release of 'Selfish Machines'

On June 21, 2010, Pierce the Veil released 'Selfish Machines' which reached number 1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart.

November 1, 2010: "Winterizer Tour" announcement

On November 1, 2010, Pierce the Veil announced the "Winterizer Tour" with Silverstein, Miss May I, The Chariot, and A Bullet for Pretty Boy, kicking off in 2011.

December 2010: "This Is a Family Tour"

Pierce the Veil played the "This Is a Family Tour" with Emmure, In Fear and Faith, Of Mice & Men, and Attack Attack!, which lasted until late December 2010.

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 officially signed with Fearless Records.

November 21, 2011: Release of Punk Goes Pop 4

On November 21, 2011, Pierce the Veil's cover of "Just the Way You Are" by Bruno Mars was released on the Punk Goes Pop 4 album.

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December 22, 2011: Video Update on New Album

On December 22, 2011, Pierce the Veil released a video update announcing that they would be entering the studio in early 2012 to record their third studio album.

December 26, 2011: Completion of Songwriting

On December 26, 2011, Vic Fuentes announced on the band's Facebook page that they had finished writing songs for their third album.

February 27, 2012: Announcement of Producers

On February 27, 2012, Pierce the Veil announced that they would be working with producers Dan Korneff and Kato Khandwala on their upcoming third album at the House of Loud in New Jersey.

April 20, 2012: Album Title Announcement

On April 20, 2012, Pierce the Veil announced that their 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 and Tracklist Reveal

On May 17, 2012, Pierce the Veil revealed the album cover and track list for 'Collide with the Sky', and announced their first UK headlining tour in September 2012.

June 5, 2012: Release of "King for a Day"

On June 5, 2012, Pierce the Veil released the first single from their new album, 'King for a Day', featuring Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens.

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June 16, 2012: Vans Warped Tour 2012

On June 16, 2012, Pierce the Veil appeared on the Vans Warped Tour, playing the main stage for the first time and were joined by Kellin Quinn to perform "King for a Day".

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June 26, 2012: Release of "Bulls in the Bronx"

On June 26, 2012, Pierce the Veil released the second single, "Bulls in the Bronx", from their 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: End of Vans Warped Tour

Pierce the Veil's appearance on the Vans Warped Tour concluded on August 5, 2012.

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 was their first album released by Fearless Records and featured the hit single 'King for a Day'. The album debuted at No. 12 on the US Billboard 200.

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January 7, 2013: Announcement of Spring Fever Tour

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 been writing new songs with Tom Denney.

April 11, 2013: Start of Spring Fever Tour

The Spring Fever Tour, co-headlined by Pierce the Veil and All Time Low, began on April 11, 2013, with opening acts Mayday Parade and You Me at Six.

May 7, 2013: Release of "Bulls in the Bronx" Music Video

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

The Spring Fever Tour, co-headlined by Pierce the Veil and All Time Low, ended on May 12, 2013.

September 23, 2013: Announcement of Documentary Release

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 European Concert Tour Leg

On August 22, 2014, Pierce the Veil confirmed the second leg of their co-headlining concert tour with Kellin Quinn in Europe.

November 5, 2014: Start of Co-Headlining World Tour

On November 5, 2014, Vic Fuentes and Kellin Quinn of Sleeping with Sirens started their co-headlining world concert tour in Fresno, California.

March 20, 2015: European Concerts

Between March 20, 2015, and April 11, 2015, Pierce the Veil played concerts in the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, and Germany as part of their European tour with Kellin Quinn.

April 11, 2015: Final European Concert

Between March 20, 2015, and April 11, 2015, Pierce the Veil played concerts in the UK, marking the end of their European tour with Kellin Quinn.

May 13, 2016: Release of 'Misadventures'

On May 13, 2016, Pierce the Veil released their fourth album, 'Misadventures'.

November 2017: Allegations Against Mike Fuentes

In November 2017, Mike Fuentes was accused of soliciting nude photos and statutory rape by a young woman, with the alleged incidents occurring roughly a decade prior.

December 2017: Second Accusation Against Mike Fuentes

In December 2017, a second woman anonymously accused Mike Fuentes of requesting nude pictures when she was a minor after meeting him at Warped Tour in 2008.

2017: Mike Fuentes Leaves the Band

In 2017, Mike Fuentes left the band following allegations. This was confirmed on August 24, 2020, by Vic Fuentes, stating that he would not be featured on the next album.

July 5, 2018: Working on Fifth Album

On July 5, 2018, Vic Fuentes posted on his social media that he was working on the band's fifth album.

2018: Mike Fuentes Steps Down, Hiatus Announced

In 2018, following allegations, Mike Fuentes stepped down as drummer and the band announced a hiatus, canceling their planned 2018 UK tour with All Time Low.

February 2019: Still Working on Album

In February 2019, the official band Twitter posted that they were still working on the album.

April 2020: "Hold On Till May" 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.

August 24, 2020: Mike Fuentes Departure Confirmation

On August 24, 2020, Vic Fuentes confirmed that Mike Fuentes had left the band in 2017 and would not be featured on the next album.

September 1, 2022: Release of "Pass the Nirvana" single

On September 1, 2022, Pierce the Veil released the single "Pass the Nirvana".

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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, would be released on February 10, 2023.

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February 10, 2023: Release of 'The Jaws of Life'

On February 10, 2023, Pierce the Veil released their fifth album, 'The Jaws of Life', following a hiatus.

December 3, 2024: Announcement of 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, featuring songs from every album in the band’s discography, and marking their first solo headlining amphitheater tour.