""Certainty" is certainly one of the best songs by Black Veil Brides to date. Forget that this is the same band from their 2010 debut album We Stitch These Wounds, because this doesn't sound anything like that, nor is it remotely screamo. Rather, we get high caliber melodic metalcore with some nice alt-rock inflections via the clean singing of vocalist Andy Biersack. He sounds equally strong during the harsh, chuggy parts here, as well."
"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."
Heavy Song of the Week highlights top metal, punk, and hard rock tracks each Friday. The first rundown of 2026 spotlights Black Veil Brides' new single "Certainty." "Certainty" showcases high-caliber melodic metalcore with alt‑rock inflections and strong clean singing alongside effective harsh, chuggy sections. The song centers on the concept of certainty, inspired by the film Conclave, and critiques how rigid belief systems can become prisons that stifle curiosity, growth, and the willingness to change. Black Veil Brides continue an artistic evolution following 2021's The Phantom Tomorrow and plan a forthcoming seventh album. Honorable mentions include Alter Bridge's six-minute "Scales Are Falling," featuring atmospheric dynamics and prominent guitar work.
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