Pierce The Veil
San Diego post-hardcore romantics enjoying a massive TikTok-era second act, the scene's most swooned-over comeback.
Where to see Pierce The Veil
Played before (6)
- Aftershock Saturday · 9:25 – 10:55 PM · Aftershock Stage · Headliner
- Louder Than Life Friday · 8:15 – 9:20 PM · Life Stage · Headliner
- Shaky Knees Saturday · 7:30 – 8:30 PM · Peachtree · Top billing
- Riot Fest Sunday · 8:25 – 9:55 PM · Riot Stage · Headliner
- Governors Ball Friday · Top billing
- Sonic Temple Thursday · Temple Stage · Main stages
About Pierce The Veil
Pierce The Veil is a post-hardcore band from San Diego, CA, formed in 2006.
Pierce the Veil formed in San Diego in 2006 around brothers Vic and Mike Fuentes, who had previously played together in the band Before Today; the new name came from a song on Before Today's final album. Bassist Jaime Preciado and lead guitarist Tony Perry joined the following year, rounding out the lineup that recorded the band's debut.
That debut, A Flair for the Dramatic, was written and recorded in Seattle with producer Casey Bates and released in 2007. The band toured constantly behind it, playing Vans Warped Tour dates and package tours alongside A Day to Remember, Chiodos, Emery, All Time Low and Sleeping with Sirens.
Their music sits in post-hardcore, combining screamed and clean vocals, intricate guitar work and pop-leaning choruses, with occasional Latin and acoustic flourishes that reflect the band's San Diego and Mexican-American background.
Selfish Machines, produced by Mike Green, followed in 2010. Collide with the Sky arrived in 2012 as the band's first release for Fearless Records, its single "King for a Day" helping the album debut at No. 12 on the Billboard 200. Misadventures followed in 2016.
They became one of the more prominent bands of the late-2000s and 2010s American post-hardcore scene, touring heavily and building a following alongside peers such as Sleeping With Sirens. After a long gap, the band released The Jaws of Life in 2023, and renewed interest in their older material through social media brought them a substantially larger audience and a return to large-venue touring.
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Questions about Pierce The Veil
What festivals is Pierce The Veil playing in 2026 and 2027?
Pierce The Veil is booked at 5 festivals we cover: Corona Capital 2026, Innings Festival 2027, Welcome to Rockville 2027, Hurricane 2027, Southside 2027.
Is Pierce The Veil on tour?
Yes. Pierce The Veil has 5 shows listed, from Abono Club Pass Corona Capital 2026 on Nov 20, 2026 to Pasadena, CA on Jun 6, 2027, plus 5 festivals on the page above.
Is Pierce The Veil playing Corona Capital 2026?
Yes, Pierce The Veil is on the Corona Capital 2026 lineup, November 20–22, 2026 at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, Mexico City, Mexico.
Is Pierce The Veil playing Innings Festival 2027?
Yes, Pierce The Veil is on the Innings Festival 2027 lineup, February 26–28, 2027 at Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park, Tempe, AZ. They play Saturday, February 27.
Is Pierce The Veil playing Welcome to Rockville 2027?
Yes, Pierce The Veil is on the Welcome to Rockville 2027 lineup, May 6–9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL. They play Saturday, May 8.
Is Pierce The Veil playing Hurricane 2027?
Yes, Pierce The Veil is on the Hurricane 2027 lineup, June 18–20, 2027 at Eichenring, Scheeßel, Germany. They play Sunday, June 20.
Is Pierce The Veil playing Southside 2027?
Yes, Pierce The Veil is on the Southside 2027 lineup, June 18–20, 2027 at Neuhausen ob Eck, Germany. They play Friday, June 18.
Where is Pierce The Veil from?
Pierce The Veil is from San Diego, CA.
Who is in Pierce The Veil?
Pierce The Veil is Vic Fuentes (bass, guitar), Tony Perry (guitar, background vocals) and Jaime Preciado (bass, background vocals). Former members include MikeyWhiskeyHands.
When did Pierce The Veil form?
Pierce The Veil formed in San Diego in 2006.
What was Pierce The Veil's first album?
Pierce The Veil's first album was A Flair for the Dramatic (2007). The latest is The Jaws of Life (2023).
What kind of music does Pierce The Veil play?
Pierce The Veil plays post-hardcore, emo and alt-rock.
What festivals has Pierce The Veil played before?
Pierce The Veil has played Aftershock 2026, Louder Than Life 2026, Shaky Knees 2026, Riot Fest 2026, Governors Ball 2026, Sonic Temple 2026.