Trigger warnings: Depression, anorexia, death, brief mention of blood/injury. 

Black Veil Brides' fans' speculations and concerns escalate as new photograph circulates social media. 

After a photograph taken by a fan of Black Veil Brides was posted on Twitter on Friday, the fanbase has become what can only be described as chaotic. 

The photo is said to have been taken outside a restaurant, and in it can clearly be seen Black Veil Brides' beloved front-man, Andy Biersack. After Biersack's inactivity online following the tour cancellations, fans are desperate to know more about the nature of this phone, many claiming the singer to be 'very thin', 'underweight', and 'scarily skinny, even for him.' 

At present, it is unclear whether Biersack, or indeed anyone in the band, has been made aware of this ongoing situation, and it is fair to say that he has a lot of explaining to do regarding his hiatus and, as just revealed, his potentially bad health. 

Unfortunately, fans think it is unlikely for anything to be said about it and some even worry that the band won't return to their former glory, claiming, 'for so many years, they've shared everything with us, and now it's like we don't exist. I'd be surprised if they were able to make a successful comeback after this. Andy better have a smashing excuse for his ignoring of us.' 

We have no doubt that Black Veil Brides care deeply for everyone who listens and supports them, however this uncharacteristic silence is a cause for concern and has many of their fans questioning their loyalty. 

For more information on Black Veil Brides and front-man Andy Biersack, click here for in-depth discussions of their music, here for our collection of interviews (here for Andy Biersack's interviews), and here for all you need to know regarding the cancelled tour and recent online situation. 

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Chris and Amy struggle to help their son for days following the restaurant freak out. It seems that no matter what they do or say to try and cheer him up and make him see one set back isn't the be-all end-all, he isn't having it. 

For the majority of the time, he either stays in bed or sits in the living room mindlessly watching TV and snapping when they attempt to encourage him to eat something. By the time a week has passed, he's successfully eaten practically nothing for the past three days, not fully noticing the harm it's having on his body until, while he's filling a glass with water, his head is suddenly swimming and he drops the glass.

He has to put both hands on the edge of the sink to steady himself, though even after staying still for what must be at least two minutes, trying to stand straight again proves impossible, and on attempting, he ends up briefly blacking out and barely catching himself on the counter. 

His heart is racing, his eyes closed, and when he opens them, the sink is out of focus and anything beyond it doesn't exist. 

Clumsily, he lowers himself to the ground, piercing the palm of his right hand with a large shard of broken glass. The pain doesn't register immediately. He drops his head forwards, hopes that by sitting down, his body will be able to sort itself out, but it just stays the same. Half-conscious, dazed, feeling as though he isn't really in the room at all.

Chris and Amy return from the shop, engaging in cheerful conversation which promptly is cut off when they see Andy. Chris quickly puts the bags in his hands on the kitchen table, rushes to the singer and lifts him off the floor, helping him into the nearest chair. He then gently holds damp kitchen roll to his injured palm, using his other hand to hold his head up by supporting his chin. "Call an ambulance," he tells his wife, though she's already in the process of doing just that. "Andy," he says. "Andy, open your eyes." 

The younger does. His chest is heaving. "I...I'm...I'm gonna faint," he stutters, voice breathy, weak. 

"You're okay, keep your eyes open. You're gonna be fine." 

Amy says the ambulance will be here in five minutes. She gets Andy a glass of water, holds it to his mouth until he's finished it. By then, the sirens are outside the house, so she goes to let them in. 

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He is unconscious in hospital.

Chris and Amy contact each of his band mates, all of them turning up soon enough. They are unable to see Andy, and when a doctor approaches them, he doesn't look happy, per-se. 

"You're here for Andrew Biersack?" He checks. 

Collectively, they nod. 

He looks at the clipboard in his hand uneasily, is quiet for a moment, then looks at them again. "I'm so sorry," he begins. "Andrew hasn't woken up. His heart stopped at two eighteen and he hasn't responded to any of our efforts at resuscitation. We've done everything we could. I'm so sorry." 

Teary glances are shared between the band and his parents. No one speaks. 

"If you would like to say goodbye before we take him down to the mortuary, please do. And please know that he was in no pain when he passed, it would have felt just like falling asleep." 

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Alternative rock industry thrown into shock and heartbreak following Black Veil Brides' devastating announcement. 

Black Veil Brides took to social media earlier today to share tragedy: 'It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of  our  phenomenally gifted  singer and front man, Andy. We are currently unable to share any details but would like to take the time to thank each and every one of you for your ongoing support. Please have Andy in your prayers tonight so that he makes it safely to heaven. We love you so much, we're so sorry. Stay safe.'

The End.