Drummer Mike Fuentes and guitarist/vocalist Vic Fuentes, both brothers, founded
Pierce The Veil in 2006 in San Diego, California, following the breakup of their
previous band, Before Today, one of whose tracks inspired their new stage name.
On their own, the two musicians put together a full-length album in Seattle, A
Flair for the Dramatic, released in 2007 by Equal Vision Records, which had
already hosted their previous project. The duo was soon joined by two new
musicians, guitarist Tony Perry and bassist Jaime Preciado. After intense
touring, Vic and Mike Fuentes took part in...