3dotmag November 2012

COLLIDE WITH THE SKY PIERCE THE VEIL PAUSES BEFORE TAKING FLIGHT

WRITER | Chelsea Rutledge PHOTOGRAPHY | Adam Elmakias

signed to Equal Vision Records and experiencing immense success with their debut album, A Flair For the Dramatic, along with the compelling sophomore follow-up, Selfish Machines, the P.T.V boys now celebrate their strongest work yet on their first release with Fearless Records, Collide With the Sky. Since its arrival in mid-July, Collide With the Sky, has sold upwards of 27,000 copies, and earned the boys their first headlining UK tour. No strangers to life on the road, Vic, Mike, Jamie, and Tony have embarked on more than 20 tours (including three years on Vans Warped Tour) since the bands start six years ago. During their most recent run on Warped Tour, Scott Smallin caught a chance to sit down with the Fuentes brothers and Jamie as they talked about the tour, plans for the future, and what was on the menu for dinner. “ We’re gonna go from main-stage at Warped to little, packed rooms. It’s

going to be awesome,” said Jamie in regards to the transition from national to international shows. With the latter half of September booked at nightclubs across the UK and already several sold-out dates appearing on the calendar, awesomeness certainly seems to lay in wait for P.T.V... and, it’s well deserved. After catching a glimpse of the band at Warped Tour, it is no wonder thousands of fans are drawn to the band’s rock ‘n’ roll spectacle. A set filled with passion, talent, and intensity -- the Collide With the Sky tour is one you surely don’t want to miss. To keep up with future music exclusives and learn more about Pierce the Veil, check out Scott Smallin’s full interview on the 3 Dot website (3dotmag.com) or via the YouTube channel, thefutureofart. For additional US and UK tour dates, visit the P.T.V website or “like” the official Facebook page. END

slow-fading instrumental opens and a roughly audible Vic Fuentes begins to sing. Layers of static dissipate and the overture gains momentum. Fuentes cries, “This is the street youth rising up!” The beat drops and Pierce The Veil’s latest album, “Collide With The Sky,” is unleashed. What began as two brothers playing loud music in San Diego basements, Pierce the Veil (P.T.V) has since progressed into one of the most celebrated American experimental rock music acts to date. The quartet is led by singer/guitarist/key- boardist Vic Fuentes, accompanied by drummer Mike Fuentes, bassist Jamie Preciado, and Tony Perry on lead guitar. Since its arrival on the hard-core scene in 2006, fans have reveled in the band’s uniquely melodic guitar riffs, up-tempo beats, and dynamic vocals. After being

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