Pierce the Veil have been stalwarts in the alternative/emo/scene industry for decades at this point – but they are by no means old hat.

Just last year they released their fifth studio album, Jaws of Life – their first record since 2016 – to critical acclaim.

Despite the fact they have been out of commission for a while, it seemed relatively easy for them to write a few more bangers, release an album, and hit the road touring once again.

For me, they are one of the few classic noughties bands…