I Can’t Hear You Tour’s first leg came to a valiant close for three sold-out shows at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles. Fans of the post-hardcore band Pierce The Veil were ready to welcome the band back to their home state. Many of them were decorated with beaded bracelets, some carried signs referencing songs, and others proudly waved the Mexican flag. Tiny toddlers carried on the legacy of ‘og’ fans, running around dressed head to toe in Pierce The Veil merch.

Everyone began piling into their seats as the sun set and darkness encumbered the arena. Although Pierce The Veil were the headliners, fans looked excited to cheer on openers Beach Weather and Sleeping With Sirens. Those lined up against the barricade had been waiting for hours before doors opened - yet their eyes glistened with excitement as Sleeping With Sirens took the stage.

The band was electrifying, and each member was able to capture and hold the attention of fans. The steps leading up to the drummer were put to good use by the rest of the band; they climbed them and hopped off, adding a bit of spin for flair. Lead singer Kellin Quinn bounced all over the stage, often stepping onto the platform in the center to maintain a close distance with the fans.

That frenzy lingered like an aftertaste - fans were excited and unsettled, waiting for Pierce The Veil. They suddenly found themselves thrust into the dark, as “El Rey” by José Alfredo Jiménez filled the arena. Five symbols, which represented each of their albums, were illuminated on the curtain. Fans didn’t have to wait in their thrilling anxiety for long; the curtain fell and revealed the band, who crept towards the front of the stage. Tony Perry and Jaime Preciado peeled off to the sides of the stage, taking in the view before them, while Vic Fuentes dominated the center. They jumped into the punchy pop-punk, “Death Of An Executioner”, from their latest album The Jaws Of Life. Fuentes’ whiny and slick vocals easily sliced through the dirty bass lines.

Throughout the night, they expressed their gratitude to their fans, still in awe that they sold out three nights at the 17,000-capacity arena. Despite the large size of the venue, moments throughout the show felt intimate, such as when they slowed down their set to play “Today I Saw The Whole World” on acoustic or when they unified the entire room by encouraging them to echo Fuentes’ “ahs” at the end of “Wonderless”.

It’s no surprise that Pierce The Veil fans are so passionate. Behind the sharp guitar riffs, booming drums, and heavy basslines, their lyrics are fueled with so much heart. Whether the subject is a love interest, Fuentes’ family, or even the fans themselves, it’s clear that the band pays attention to the little details. After all, to be seen is to be loved, and it’s obvious that Pierce The Veil loves their fans.

At the end of the night, they brought out Kellin Quinn for their closing song “King For A Day”. The crowd knew the song like the back of their hand; some fans even dressed up as Fuentes and Quinn from the music video. When the song ended, the band lingered behind, waving goodbye and shaking hands with audience members closest to them. The night was an ode to their fans and anyone who had supported them throughout the years. These shows are undeniably a way to celebrate their musical history and growth as artists with the people who have supported them through it all.

Review & Photos by: Katie Romo

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