Black Veil Brides have kicked off the new year with “Certainty,” an emotionally charged new single accompanied by a striking music video, and a preview of their upcoming album via Spinefarm. Directed by George Gallardo Kattah, whose credits include Chelsea Wolfe and Maneskin, the video was filmed on tour in Colombia and carries the visual intensity of an A24 production. It is already drawing serious attention as one of the band’s most compelling visual statements to date.
The song draws its inspiration from the film Conclave. “The concept of ‘Certainty’ is central to this record and appears throughout the album,” explains Biersack. “The song was inspired by the film Conclave, particularly its reflections on religious certainty and how rigid belief systems can become prisons of our own making. When certainty hardens, curiosity, growth, and the willingness to change become impossible. Much of today’s political and social discourse exists inside these echo chambers of absolute belief, and that tension drives the narrative of this record.”
The song itself came together fast. “This was the final song written and recorded for the album,” Biersack adds. “It started from an idea Jake sent over, and it came together quickly over the course of a few days. It felt essential both narratively and musically, capturing the overall tone of what we’re aiming for.” As for the video, Biersack is unequivocal: “His interpretation of fear and pride as biblical twins is stunning, and the visuals are incredible.” With the album still to come, “Certainty” sets the tone for what Black Veil Brides are building toward.