Still from “The Ghost Of Ohio’ music video. [Photo via YouTube]

11 times Andy Black showed his love for Ohio

April 12, 2019

Still from “The Ghost Of Ohio’ music video. [Photo via YouTube]

Andy Black released his second full-length album today, The Ghost Of Ohio, and his accompanying graphic novel of the same name is set to drop next week.

However, this isn’t the first time the vocalist has repped his home state. Whether it’s supporting his favorite sports teams or visiting a children’s hospital in Cincinnati, Black is always proud show where his roots are.

1. Black’s latest record is called The Ghost Of Ohio.

THE GHOST OF OHIO – OUT NOW https://t.co/qAhbdEzUy6

— Andy Biersack (@andyblack) April 12, 2019

The Ghost Of Ohio tells the tale of someone who died young, whose spirit inhabits an area for 100 years looking for ways to connect while feeling forgotten. Upon its release, the album debuted at No. 1 on the iTunes Rock Album Chart.

2. His Ghost Of Ohio graphic novel is inspired by his home state.

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The book centers on a folklore from 100 years of history and Black’s own personal experiences. You can read more about the inspiration behind The Ghost Of Ohio here.

3. He has a state of Ohio tattoo.

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Black has the outline of Ohio surrounding a pentagram on his left forearm, near his elbow.

4. He’s constantly repping Reds gear.

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He’s posted many photos of himself on Instagram wearing the red-and-white jerseys.

5. Bengals games are a family affair.

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Black is a big fan of football as he can regularly be seen supporting his hometown sports team, the Cincinnati Bengals.

6. He hosted the Pre-Pre-Game show before a Bengals game

Last September, Black hosted the WEBN’s Bengals Pre-Pre-Game where he talked football and growing up in Cincinnati.

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7. He gave out autographed Bengals gear at a Pittsburgh show.

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While on Black Veil Brides’ the Resurrection Tour last year, Black gave out some autographed Bengals merch. The tour stopped at Stage AE, which sits across the street from rival team the Pittsburgh Steelers’ home stadium, making for a playful jab at the “rivalry.”

8. “Ghost Of Ohio” was shot in Cincinnati.

According to Cincinnati City Beat, the video was shot in different locations around Cincinnati, including Delhi, Westwood and Western Hills.

9. He visited Cincinnati Children’s Hospital.

Black stopped by Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in 2013 with Juliet Simms to visit and sign autographs for the patients.

10. He has a bracelet with Never Take It Off named OHIO.

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OHIO was named after the pentagram placed over the state of Ohio on his arm and is inspired by said tattoo. The bracelet is available to purchase here.

11. Proceeds from his upcoming hometown show will be donated to mental health.

@WEBN Rock Out of the Darkness with @AndyBlack, @TheFaim & @KulickOffical on April 25th! A portion of proceeds will go to Lindner Center of Hope, providing hope and healing to mental illness for the tri-state area. 🖤🖤🖤 Show your support and grab tickets now

— Bogart's (@BogartsShows) February 21, 2019

Black returns home on his The Ghost Of North America tour later this month where some of the proceeds will be donated to Lindner Center Of HOPE. The not-for-profit mental health center provides care for the tri-state area. Tickets for both that show and the rest of the tour are available here.