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Before he was the charismatic singer of Black Veil Brides and an accomplished solo artist under the Andy Black moniker, he was Andrew Dennis Biersack, an imaginative and creative kid in Cincinnati, Ohio, struggling with anxiety, fear, loneliness, and the impossible task of fitting in. With his trademark charm, clever wit, and insightful analysis, Biersack tells the story of his childhood and adolescence and the discovery of the artistic passions that would shape his life.

The Disc Dive, where artists dive deep into their discographies with longtime journalist Ryan J. Downey. Downey has worked as writer, editor, correspondent, and producer for MTV, Billboard, and the Hollywood Reporter. He is the host of the MI Conversation Series and the Speak N’ Destroy podcast, as well as a longtime artist manager in the rock, metal, and punk genres.

SCREEN CRUSADES features in-depth interviews with the coolest talent in film and TV. Hosted by Ryan J. Downey, who has reported on pop culture for MTV News, MSNBC, MovieWeb, Marvel, and more. Downey is also the host of The Disc Dive, presented by Knotfest, and the podcasts PopCurse, Speak N’ Destroy, and No-Prize From God. He is based in Southern California.