Pierce the Veil Scores First #1 Hit on Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart

The band's single 'So Far So Fake' reaches the top spot after going viral on TikTok.

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:00am

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The rock band Pierce the Veil has earned their first #1 hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart with their single 'So Far So Fake'. The track originally appeared on the band's 2023 album The Jaws of Life, but saw a resurgence in 2025 after going viral on TikTok, leading to its chart-topping success.

Why it matters

This marks a major milestone for Pierce the Veil, who have been steadily building a loyal fanbase over the past decade. The band's ability to leverage social media trends and achieve a #1 hit on a prestigious Billboard chart underscores their growing mainstream appeal and influence within the rock genre.

The details

'So Far So Fake' first appeared on Pierce the Veil's 2023 album The Jaws of Life. The track then gained unexpected popularity in 2025 after going viral on TikTok, leading to its rise up the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart. This is the band's first #1 hit on this particular Billboard chart, though they previously topped the Alternative Airplay chart in 2025.

  • Pierce the Veil released their album The Jaws of Life in 2023.
  • 'So Far So Fake' went viral on TikTok in 2025.
  • The single reached #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart in 2026.

The players

Pierce the Veil

An American rock band formed in San Diego, California in 2006. The band consists of Vic Fuentes, Mike Fuentes, Jaime Preciado, and Tony Perry.

Vic Fuentes

The lead vocalist and guitarist of Pierce the Veil.

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What’s next

Pierce the Veil will play their biggest headlining show to date at Petco Park in San Diego on September 12. The band also has upcoming festival appearances scheduled at Sonic Temple, Governors Ball, Louder than Life, Shaky Knees, and Aftershock, as well as opening slots for Guns N' Roses and My Chemical Romance.

The takeaway

Pierce the Veil's ability to achieve their first #1 hit on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, driven by the viral success of their single 'So Far So Fake' on TikTok, demonstrates the band's growing mainstream appeal and influence within the rock genre. This milestone underscores the power of social media to propel lesser-known artists into the spotlight.