I made it out to Europe to do a quick run with Pierce The Veil and Bring Me The Horizon. Originally I was supposed to be out for the whole tour. However, I had to change my schedule as a job offer with ADTR came up and I couldn’t turn it down. I had some schedule mix-ups and because of this, I flew out and only made it to the second day of the PTV BMTH show at Brixton Academy in UK.
I flew out of Wisconsin. Honestly, at this point, I really wanted to go home. I had been in Madison and Milwaukee visiting the people if grew up with and hanging with my dad for his 50th birthday. It was awesome, but it just made me miss San Diego even more. I can’t stress how little I was home in 2013. So little, but it’s okay- I had to hustle. Every day is a photoshoot for me when I am on tour. Nothing makes me happier, except for maybe like kissing some girl I like, har har har. Moving on, why would I ever turn down a tour if it makes me so happy and I enjoy it so much?
I landed at Gatwick in London, which is a bit out but they have a fast train that takes you to central London pretty quick. I did that thing and hopped off, and walked to the underground aka subway.
Apologies for the lack of text on this blog. It is just photos. I hope you enjoy!
November 7th, 2013 – London, United Kingdom – O2 Academy Brixton
I had gotten pretty good at using London’s public transportation. The underground is amazing, and it can get you to almost anywhere in London in about 40 minutes. Pretty quick considering how busy/ long it takes to get anywhere in a cab there. Anyway, I snagged a ride on the underground and took it to the hotel Pierce The Veil was staying out. Got out, walked in the lobby and hungover Jaime was hanging. He gave me a good idea of what their night was like the day before and soon after Mike showed up. I guess they were headed to press in 20 mins? Right to work! We hopped in a cab with their publicist and headed out to do some interviews and then went to the Kerrang!
Car rides to press with Vic and Jaime
Jaime Preciado of Pierce The Veil at Brixton Academy in LondonMike and Vic Fuentes backstage after the set at Brixton Academy in LondonLee, Matt, and Jordan of BMTH backstage at Brixton Academy in LondonOliver Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon at Brixton Academy in LondonOliver Sykes of BMTH at Brixton Academy in LondonOliver Sykes of BMTH at Brixton Academy in London
Slim of BMTH at Brixton Academy in London
Oliver Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon at Brixton Academy in LondonOliver Sykes of BMTH at Brixton Academy in LondonJordan Fish of BMTH at Brixton Academy in London
Slim of BMTH at Brixton Academy in London
Lovin’ the crewPierce The Veil and crew at the bar in LondonStandard hotel talking on the phone position
Hotel room service with TM MAtt and Tony late at night
November 8th, 2013 – London, United Kingdom – Off Day
Tony Perry of Pierce The Veil on rainy day in London
Tony Perry meets water
Tony, Matt, Casey and Jaime – Breakfast in LondonIt’s never too rainy for a Jaime smileNo Jaime smile on the tube
I left this tour for a few days to shoot Major Lazer. Resume a few days later.
November 10th, 2013 – Weisbaden, Germany – Schlachthof
My ThinkTank gear and I on a train in Germany
Train selfie with my GoPro
Soundcheck with Slim of Bring Me The HorizonMike Fuentes of Pierce The Veil in Germany
Rooftop Mike Fuentes
Tony Perry of Pierce The Veil
Tony Perry of Pierce The Veil
Vic Fuentes of Pierce The VeilVic Fuentes of Pierce The VeilPierce The Veil in Weisbaden, GermanyPierce The Veil in Weisbaden, GermanyLemme get some of that drumstickPierce The Veil after their set, I have no idea what Vic is doingOliver Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon in Weisbaden, GermanyOliver Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon in Weisbaden, GermanyOliver Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon in Weisbaden, GermanySlim of Bring Me The Horizon in Weisbaden, GermanyMatt Kean of Bring Me The Horizon in Weisbaden, GermanyMatt Nicholls of Bring Me The Horizon in Weisbaden, GermanyFifa central with Bring Me The Horizon and Vic
November 11th, 2013 – Stuttgart, Germany – Longhorn Germany
Jaime Preciado of Pierce The Veil in Stuttgart, Germany
Oliver Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon in Stuttgart, Germany
Jordan Fish of Bring Me The Horizon in Stuttgart, Germany
Jordan Fish of Bring Me The Horizon in Stuttgart, Germany
Slim of Bring Me The Horizon in Stuttgart, Germany
Oliver Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon in Stuttgart, Germany
Matt Nichols of Bring Me The Horizon in Stuttgart, Germany
Jaime Preciado of Pierce The Veil in Stuttgart, Germany
Vic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil in Stuttgart, GermanyVic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil in Stuttgart, GermanyJaime Preciado of Pierce The Veil in Stuttgart, GermanyTony Perry of Pierce The Veil in Stuttgart, GermanyPierce The Veil in Stuttgart, GermanyMike Fuentes of Pierce The Veil in Stuttgart, GermanyVic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil in Stuttgart, GermanySlim and Oli high-fiving before their set in Stuttgart, GermanyMatt Nicholls of Bring Me The Horizon in Stuttgart, GermanyJordan Fish of BMTH in Stuttgart, GermanyJordan Fish of Bring Me The Horizon in Stuttgart, GermanyJordan Fish of BMTH in Stuttgart, GermanySlim of Bring Me The Horizon in Stuttgart, Germany
Matt Kean of BMTH in Stuttgart, Germany
Oliver Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon in Stuttgart, GermanyOliver Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon in Stuttgart, Germany
Oliver Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon in Stuttgart, Germany
Slim of Bring Me The Horizon in Stuttgart, Germany
Hanging with Awesome music photographer from Russia, Alexey!
Vic Fuentes and Matt Kean hanging after the setAlexey and his gear backstage, stand up guyBacklounge late night movie- Fired Up!Photographing Pierce The Veil’s soundcheck – Photo by Alexey MakhovPhotographing Pierce The Veil’s soundcheck – Photo by Alexey MakhovPhotographing Vic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil – Photo by Alexey MakhovPhotographing Vic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil – Photo by Alexey MakhovPhotographing Vic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil – Photo by Alexey MakhovPhotographing Jaime Preciado of Pierce The Veil – Photo by Alexey MakhovPhotographing Jaime Preciado of Pierce The Veil – Photo by Alexey Makhov
November 12th, 2013 – Tilburg, Netherlands – 013 Holland
Bring Me The Horizon soundcheck in Tilburg, NetherlandsSlim and Lee of Bring Me The Horizon backstage in Tilburg, NetherlandsVic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil in Tilburg, NetherlandsVic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil in Tilburg, NetherlandsVic Fuentes of Pierce The Veil in Tilburg, NetherlandsPierce The Veil backstage portrait in Tilburg, NetherlandsTony Perry of Pierce The Veil in Tilburg, NetherlandsTony Perry of Pierce The Veil in Tilburg, NetherlandsSlim of Bring Me The Horizon in Tilburg, NetherlandsOli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon over the crowd in Tilburg, Netherlands
Slim of Bring Me The Horizon in Tilburg, Netherlands
November 13th, 2013 – Brussels, Belgium – AB Belgium
Delirium Cafe hangs with Pierce The Veil in BelgiumOliver Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon in Brussels, Belgium
Oliver Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon in Brussels, Belgium
Slim of Bring Me The Horizon in Brussels, BelgiumSlim of BMTH in Brussels, BelgiumJordan Fish of BMTH in Brussels, BelgiumJordan Fish of BMTH in Brussels, Belgium
That night we went out, it was really the first night we went… err hard. Other than the night that I assume they had before I joined the tour. This whole tour for me was kind of a blur, mind internal clock was absolutely fucked. That being, Brussels was amazing. My photographer friend from the area came out after the show and showed a few of us a good time. We tried some of the local drunk food and drank at the Delirium bar. It was a blast. Afterward I walked back to his place and crashed there for the night.
Drinks at Delirium Bar with Mike
Hanging with one of my favorite photographers – Guillaume Kayacan
I was done with this tour in Brussels. I had to leave to go out with A Day To Remember. I had a good time on it, even though it was very short-lived. Guillaume Kayacan photographed me at his place the next morning. I am a huge fan of his work, so I was honored to have him photograph me.
Honored to be photographed Guillaume Kayacan at his place in Brussels
