Aerosmith, Misfits, Dead Boys, The Damned, Slipknot, Dropkick Murphys, David Bowie, Queen, Twisted Sister, Def Leppard, Skid Row, Social Distortion, Rise Against, Billy Idol, Alice Cooper and Hot Water Music. In an interview Christian Coma cited his greatest musical influences as Pendulum, Deadmau5, As I Lay Dying, In Flames, and Rise Against while also adding that former Slipknot drummer Joey Jordison is his influence on heavy metal music. Evolution of style Black Veil Brides' style has constantly been changing ever since the group was formed in 2006. The addition of guitarist Jake Pitts led to guitar solos on almost every track. Their first album We Stitch These Wounds was where the band was described as primarily metalcore. With the release of Set the World on Fire, their appearance changed to resemble that of glam metal/shock rock bands like Kiss and Mötley Crüe, while their sound dropped the smooth singing and harsh screams in exchange for clean, but gruff "James Hetfield" style vocals. They followed this musical style all the way up to Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones. The classical influence of Jinxx (rhythm guitar, violin, and cello) is much more pronounced on Wretched and Divine, with many symphonic additions and the band's first instrumental track, titled "Overture," featuring violins played by Jinxx. The band self-identify as simply rock 'n' roll. Lyrics Black Veil Brides' lyrics have dealt with topics aimed at people who feel like outcasts in society. Their former bass player, Ashley Purdy, said this in an interview about the message the band sends to its listeners: Band members Current members Andy Biersack – lead vocals (2006–present); keyboards (2019–present) Jinxx – rhythm guitar, violin, backing vocals (2009–present) Jake Pitts – lead guitar (2010–present) Christian "CC" Coma – drums (2010–present) Lonny Eagleton – bass, backing vocals (2019–present) Past members Johnny Herold – lead guitar (2006) Phil Cenedella – bass, backing vocals (2006) Chris Riesenberg – drums (2006) Kevin Harris – keyboards (2006–2007) Nate Shipp – guitars, backing vocals (2006–2007) Robert Thomas – bass (2007–2008) Mike Stamper – drums (2006–2009) Chris Hollywood – guitars, backing vocals (2007–2009) Pan The Gypsy – guitars (2009–2010) Sandra Alvarenga – drums (2009–2010) Ashley Purdy – bass, backing vocals (2009–2019) Timeline Discography Studio albums We Stitch These Wounds (2010) Set the World on Fire (2011) Wretched and Divine: The Story of the Wild Ones (2013) Black Veil Brides (2014) Vale (2018) The