"The Legacy" is the fourth single by American rock band Black Veil Brides, and the second single from their second album Set the World on Fire.^[1] It was leaked on YouTube May 29 from an online radio site. It is also their first charting single, peaking at #28 on the Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. The song is about the band leaving a legacy that will change the world. As lead vocalist Andy put it, "In life, everyone wants to leave a legacy. This song is about when we first started touring together as a band and the absolute love and devotion we have received from the BVB Army. Together we have created something amazing. This will be our Legacy."^[2]

A music video for the song was released on YouTube on May 30, 2011, directed by Patrick Fogarty,^[3] who also directed the "Knives and Pens," "Perfect Weapon," and "Rebel Love Song" music videos. The video shows the band playing the song in a scrapyard, while fire is shooting from pipes behind them.^[2] "The Legacy" music video was subsequently released on iTunes after its YouTube debut. "The Legacy" was also featured on the CSI:NY episode "Clean Sweep," which was aired in the US on January 6, and in the UK on March 31, 2011.

CD single

Black Veil Brides

• Andy Biersack – lead vocals
• Jake Pitts – lead guitar
• Jinxx – rhythm guitar, backing vocals
• Ashley Purdy – bass, backing vocals
• Christian "CC" Coma – drums

Production

• Patrick Fogarty - music video direction