Velvet Chains

Nothing breaks through borders and brings us together quite like rock music does. It transcends generations and crosses any and all lines. Velvet Chains harness this unifying energy through their own brand of unpredictable and undeniable hard rock anchored by hypnotic melodies and punchy instrumentation. Representing three countries, the Las Vegas-based quintet draws on the individual personalities of Chilean vocalist Ro Viper and bassist Nils Goldschmidt, Brazilian guitarist Lahi Cassiano, and American guitarist Von Boldt and drummer Jason Hope. Formed in 2018, the group initially thrived in the Las Vegas scene, developing a following through endless gigging. They further stoked buzz with 2022’s Morbid Dreams EP highlighted by “Last Drop,” which reeled in 550K Spotify streams and counting. Along the way, Guns N’ Roses guitarist Richard Fortus notably shredded on “Tattooed,” while bassist Jeff Rouse and guitarist Mike Squires of Duff McKagan’s Loaded also both jumped at the chance to collaborate with Velvet Chains. They lit up the stages of Rock Fest, Blue Ridge Rock Festival, and Summer Breeze Open Air Brasil Festival in addition to joining bills with Stone Temple Pilots, The Winery Dogs, Saint Asonia, and L.A. Guns. Plus, the band canvased South America, opening for Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators on The River Is Rising Tour in 2024. It’s no wonder V13 professed, “Their heavy riffs, blasting beats, and towering vocals are well-suited for the arena rock sound that they have become known for.” The band garnered a newfound notoriety thanks to their headline-making cover of Elvis Presley’s “Suspicious Minds” and spent 9 weeks on the Active Rock Top 40 charts with “Stuck Against The Wall.” Amassing millions of streams and views, sharing the stage with legends, and earning acclaim from Brave Words, Las Vegas Weekly, and more, the band amplify this vision on their 2025 independent full-length debut album and more to come.