Pass the Nirvana

The single was released on September 1, 2022, as the band's first new material since founding member, long-term drummer and frontman Vic Fuentes' brother, Mike Fuentes left the band amidst sexual misconduct allegations in 2017. It is the first single off the band's fifth studio album, The Jaws of Life, their first since 2016's Misadventures. On April 7, 2023, 7-inch vinyl releases of the single were released through the band's website and Hot Topic. The website edition is turquoise blue, limited to 1,500 copies, ==Reception==

"Pass the Nirvana" was well received. Shannon Shumaker wrote in Prelude Press that she appreciated its turn towards a more grunge-esque songwriting, as opposed to the post-hardcore style seen on their previous albums. ==Personnel==

Pierce the Veil • Vic Fuentes – vocals, guitar, music production • Tony Perry – guitar • Jaime Preciado – bass guitar, engineering Additional musicians • Brad Hargreaves – drums Technical • Paul Meany – production, recording production, engineering • Ted Jensen – mastering • Adam Hawkins – mixing • David Garcia Marino – editing, engineering assistance • Henry Lunetta – mixing assistance • Steven Williamson – mixing assistance • Adam Keil – engineering assistance • Crispin Schroeder – engineering assistance • David Dahlquist – music production • Pat Morrissey – music production ==Certifications==