“The public needs fantasy and escapism”: Creeper are gearing up for Devil’s Night and a huge, pomp-filled night in North London [Video]

The night before Halloween is known traditionally as Devil’s Night, so how better to spend it than in the company of the gothic alliance of British theatrical vampire-rockers Creeper and their American cousins Black Veil Brides? Creeper vocalist William Von Ghould previews the co-headliner at London’s Wembley Arena.

It’s a shame the co-headliner at Wembley isn’t on Halloween, but Creeper have a date in Manchester on October 31, followed by gigs in Whitby and Glasgow.

Doing that show on Halloween would have been amazing, but there’s something about Devil’s Night that appeals to me. It makes me think of that movie The Crow. It’s the calm before the storm.

Creeper have toured extensively with Black Veil Brides. What is it that makes the two bands complementary?

From the moment we met there were numerous shared views. Andy [Bierksack, BVB lead singer] is a big fan of rock records and conceptual pieces, but like us he …