DevilDriver have always occupied a unique space within modern metal. Formed in 2002 following the dissolution of Coal Chamber, frontman Dez Fafara built the band around groove, aggression and relentless momentum rather than chasing trends. Across ten studio albums, the Californian outfit has shifted between groove metal, melodic death metal and thrash influences while always … Continue reading Album Review: DevilDriver – Strike and Kill
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Single Review: DevilDriver -Through The Depths
Groove metal icons DevilDriver announce a new album Dealing With Demons Vol. II and unveil the first single "Through The Depths". The melodic opening guitar part of this track immediately captivates and draws you in before some quite frankly unexpected black metal-esque passages engulf the majority of the track. Swamped with atmosphere and solos it's … Continue reading Single Review: DevilDriver -Through The Depths
Album Review: DevilDriver – Dealing With Demons I
The first time I heard the name DevilDriver, I was told they were “like a low-budget Five Finger Death Punch”. After listening to Dealing With Demons I, a statement more wrong probably doesn’t exist. Mainly because they’re neither low-budget nor sound anything like FFDP. What does inspire confidence is this being DevilDriver’s first in four … Continue reading Album Review: DevilDriver – Dealing With Demons I
DevilDriver release new video for “Iona”
DevilDriver have today revealed 'Iona', the second track from their hotly anticipated Dealing With Demons dual album project, the first volume of which - Dealing With Demons I - arrives on 9th October via Napalm Records. "Iona"'s anthemic chorus line, “She carries a black rose…” lures the listener into a chilling ghost story. Watch the … Continue reading DevilDriver release new video for “Iona”
DevilDriver announce “Dealing With Demons I” with new video
DevilDriver have spent almost the last two decades pursuing a course of uncompromising artistry and dedication to the road. Led by the prolific Dez Fafara, the Californian crew have earned their reputation as one of the hardest working bands on the planet, while delivering a steady succession of brutal, yet distinctive albums along the way. … Continue reading DevilDriver announce “Dealing With Demons I” with new video
Gig Review: DevilDriver / Dead Label – Limelight, Belfast (14th August 2018)
Rain and heat, sub-tropical weather for Belfast tonight. No spirits dampened as the crowd waits outside the Limelight, inside waiting are Dead Label and Devildriver to assault our ears, fresh from Bloodstock and here in Belfast. Dead Label hit the stage at 19:15 prompt, slapping the growing crowd with the first and new song "Deadweight", Dan O'Grady … Continue reading Gig Review: DevilDriver / Dead Label – Limelight, Belfast (14th August 2018)