Is Set the World on Fire a good place to start with Black Veil Brides?

Yes, Set the World on Fire is recommended as a starting point for new Black Veil Brides listeners. Anthemic melodies intertwine with theatrical flair, creating a grandiose sound that bridges glam rock and modern metalcore. Set the World on Fire marked Black Veil Brides' second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2010. By this point, they were cementing their identity in the hard rock scene, blending glam aesthetics with heavy riffs, and gaining a loyal fanbase eager for their distinct sound.

Who is Set the World on Fire for?

Set the World on Fire works well if you're into steady melodic journeys, youthful rebellious themes and dramatic emotional landscapes.

How many songs are on Set the World on Fire?

Set the World on Fire has 11 tracks, running approximately 42 minutes.

Set the World on Fire

Black Veil Brides · 2011

42 min · 11 tracks · hard rock

Anthemic melodies intertwine with theatrical flair, creating a grandiose sound that bridges glam rock and modern metalcore.

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Top tracks — play these first

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New Religion Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Fallen Angels — This track exemplifies the band's signature mix of melodic hooks and hard-hitting instrumentals while addressing themes of rebellion and empowerment.
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Set the World on Fire — The title track captures the album's essence with its soaring chorus and dramatic instrumentation, embodying the band's theatrical approach to rock music.
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Rebel Love Song — With its infectious energy and relatable lyrics about love and defiance, this song stands out as a fan favorite and showcases the band's catchy songwriting prowess.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album combines energetic anthems with theatrical elements, creating a distinctive hard rock experience.

What we noticed

Several songs incorporate orchestral elements, particularly in the intros and bridges, adding a theatrical quality to the hard rock sound.
The album's final track features a gradual build-up, culminating in a powerful climax that contrasts with the more straightforward structures of earlier songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady melodic journeys
youthful rebellious themes
dramatic emotional landscapes
engaging in-order listening

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album solidified their mainstream presence and identity in hard rock.
Themes: theatrical rebellion· glam rock empowerment· melodic defiance
Career context: Set the World on Fire marked Black Veil Brides' second studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2010. By this point, they were cementing their identity in the hard rock scene, blending glam aesthetics with heavy riffs, and gaining a loyal fanbase eager for their distinct sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Motionless in White· Asking Alexandria· Falling in Reverse