Episode #118 Mike Spreitzer - Devildriver. DEVILDRIVER Reveals Surreal Music Video for Anthemic New Single “Wishing” Album Out This Friday, October 2. Top-charting dark groove metal originators DEVILDRIVER will release part one of their highly-anticipated double album, Dealing With Demons I, on its new release date of October 2, 2020.
Today, DEVILDRIVER continues to bestow fans with a steady stream of content leading up to the album’s impending release – following up on standout singles “Keep Away From Me”, “Iona” and “Nest Of Vipers” with their most heart-wrenchingly earnest offering to date, “Wishing”. As Dealing With Demons I explores the purging of a different demon per track, “Wishing” illustrates the theme of loss – more specifically, wishing a loved one would return. The clean vocals sung on “Wishing” mark frontman Dez Fafara’s first in DEVILDRIVER history, harking back to his Goth roots. Influences of Bauhaus, Sisters of Mercy and more can be heard in Dez’s brooding vocal delivery on the verses, while a heavy chorus punches with raw emotion as he screams, “wishing you were with me right now!” The Mosh Zone #139 - Mike of DevilDriver. This week we chat with Mike of DevilDriver about his discovering his passion for heavy music, how he joined the band, pressure and expectations that come with being in the band, creatively adjusting to the bands musical output, stories behind those iconic albums, their approach and writing process behind their latest double album, pushing themselves creatively and much more!!
DevilDriver: 'Wishing' As DevilDriver gear up to release the first half of their double-album, Dealing With Demons I on October 2, the band have just dropped a killer new single called 'Wishing', which you can check out below.
The new jam sees vocalist Dez Fafara try his hand at clean vocals, which definitely caught us by surprise, but are a welcome addition to the band's sound nonetheless. You can watch the video below: In an interview with Maniacs last year, frontman Dez Fafara had this to say on the double release: "...if anyone approaches you about doing a double record, don't do it. It's the fuckin' most work I've ever put into something in my life. Devildriver – Dealing With Demons (2020) Dealing With Demons is the newest offering by Devildriver.
With a bit of a weak start with Stay Away From Me, their first single, (personally, I didn’t care for this track) – it doesn’t work well as an opener. The 2nd song Vengeance Is Clear though, THIS is a fine welcome back after the Driver’s woeful Country cover album (though some liked it). Dealing With Demons is a point the band is back on course. Vengeance Is Clear is heavy enough to please, not overly fast, but a good follow up to Stay Away. Nest Of Vipers has a clean intro, then it hooks with a solo, drums and a heavy riff. Iona, the one about the black roses, yes, that’s pretty much the majority of the lyrics. Wishing – well, surprisingly, Dez sings clear on this track, making it one of the more unique offerings. Witches, this song just starts up right away, and has a bit of magic. It’s now time for the title track, Dealing With Demons. DevilDriver – Dealing With Demons I (Album Review)
DevilDriver – Dealing With Demons IReleased: October 2, 2020 Lineup Dez Fafara | Vocals Mike Spreitzer | Guitar Neal Tiemann | Guitar Austin D’Amond | Drums Diego Ibarra | Bass.
DevilDriver: Dealing With Demons Vol.1. Pent up anger let fly free again Much has been laid out in the media in the lead up to the release of this album as well as its accompanying second volume (due with in the next 12 months), being a ‘final purge’ of the personal darkness that drives this band’s music, and, more to the point, the lyrics of its talismanic frontman.
The tension builds slowly for opener Keep Away From Me as clean guitars dominate the low and heavy groove of the track. This is one of the heaviest and slower groove driven tracks DevilDriver has put out in sometime. Vengeance is Clear is quick to follow up in a more traditional and in-your-face style they have built their musical reputation on, even throughout the line-up changes over time. The purging that has been spoken about so much in the lead up to the release of this album really becomes apparent on Nest of Vipers and Iona. The biggest musical twist comes at the mid point.
Devil Driver. Dealing with Demons by Devil Driver Most people should know Devil Driver or at least heard a track or two.
They are a 5 piece band from the USA. Their music can be best described as metalcore mixed up with groove metal, with other influences from other genres. I got hooked to their music during my teen years when they released their self-titled album called “Devil Driver” back in 2002. “I could care less” was their big hit song at the time and definitely still stuck with me to this day. Dealing with Demons has turned out somewhat interesting. The screamo vocals and cheesy pleb-like lyrics are the only things that is holding me back as a fan. The production of the album is good, the guitar tone is rich enough, and everything sounds on point.
DEVILDRIVER: Unveils Surreal Music Video for Anthemic New Single "Wishing" DEVILDRIVER: Unveils Surreal Music Video for Anthemic New Single "Wishing" [Photo Credit: Stephanie Cabral // Illustration: Anne Catherine Swallow] Top-charting dark groove metal originators DEVILDRIVER will release part one of their highly-anticipated double album, Dealing With Demons I, on its new release date of October 2, 2020 via Napalm Records.
Today, DEVILDRIVER continues to bestow fans with a steady stream of content leading up to the album's impending release – following up on standout singles “Keep Away From Me”, "Iona" and "Nest Of Vipers" with their most heart-wrenchingly earnest offering to date, "Wishing". As Dealing With Demons I explores the purging of a different demon per track, "Wishing" illustrates the theme of loss – more specifically, wishing a loved one would return. The clean vocals sung on "Wishing" mark frontman Dez Fafara's first in DEVILDRIVER history, harking back to his Goth roots.
Watch the surreal official music video for “Wishing” HERE: DEVILDRIVER Purge Their Demons. DEVILDRIVER Purge Their Demons. ALBUM REVIEW: Devildriver – Dealing With Demons I. Devildriver are back with a vengeance with a brand new album titled “Dealing With Demons”.
It’s the first half of a double album with the second half to be released at a later date but here we get a sizable taste of what’s to come with 10 brand new songs that sees Dez Fafara and the gang brandish a new found power. Dez has stated several times in recent interviews including our very own chat that this album is the cleaning of an old slate so to speak, a way to purge the things that have been haunting him over the years which have slowly seeped into his lyrics over the course of his career, “This is the chapter where I lay it all out on a double record” to take a quote from our interview but going through this album song by song, it’s pretty clear he means business. But more than that, there’s a strong turn in the evolution of not just Devildriver as a band but Dez himself on the vocals, which we will get to as we put the spotlight on each track. VIDEO: Devildriver reveals surreal music video for anthemic new single “Wishing”
Top-charting dark groove metal originators DEVILDRIVER will release part one of their highly-anticipated double album, Dealing With Demons I, on its new release date of October 2, 2020 via Napalm Records.
DEVILDRIVER continues to bestow fans with a steady stream of content leading up to the album’s impending release – following up on standout singles “Keep Away From Me”, “Iona” and “Nest Of Vipers” with their most heart-wrenchingly earnest offering to date, “Wishing“. As Dealing With Demons I explores the purging of a different demon per track, “Wishing” illustrates the theme of loss – more specifically, wishing a loved one would return. DevilDriver - 'Dealing With Demons Vol 1' Devildriver - Dealing With Demons I (Napalm Records)
So frustrating! Let me first state that I have no axe to grind here, either with the band Devildriver or it’s leader Dez Fafara (beyond being absolutely horrified by that country album he recorded a little while back!). As a reviewer I try to remain positive throughout, but, seriously, Dez and his bros make it difficult at times to keep sunnyside up on this album! Maybe the alarm bells started ringing when I read that this was the first part of a separately-released double album… I don’t know about you, but Twin Turbos always springs to mind, ya know? DEVILDRIVER Reveal New Single "Nest Of Vipers” and album, 'Dealing With Demons I' DEVILDRIVER: Reveals Entrancing Music Video for New Single "Nest Of Vipers" DEVILDRIVER: Reveals Entrancing Music Video for New Single "Nest Of Vipers" [Photo Credit: Stephanie Cabral // Illustration: Anne Catherine Swallow] Top-charting dark groove metal originators DEVILDRIVER recently announced the highly-anticipated release of their upcoming double album, Dealing With Demons.
The first volume – entitled Dealing With Demons I – drops on October 9, 2020 via Napalm Records and marks the band’s first release of new, original material since 2016’s acclaimed Trust No One. Today, DEVILDRIVER is following up on the release of the burgeoning single/video “Keep Away From Me” (#1 at Metal Contraband) and the haunting single/video "Iona" with a third single – the fast-paced burner "Nest Of Vipers". VIDEO: Devildriver reveals entrancing music video for new single “Nest Of Vipers” DEVILDRIVER recently announced the highly-anticipated release of their upcoming double album, Dealing With Demons. The first volume – entitled Dealing With Demons I – drops on October 9, 2020 via Napalm Records and marks the band’s first release of new, original material since 2016’s acclaimed Trust No One.
Today, DEVILDRIVER is following up on the release of the burgeoning single/video “Keep Away From Me” (#1 at Metal Contraband) and the haunting single/video “Iona” with a third single – the fast-paced burner “Nest Of Vipers“. Harking back to the heavy, melodic, dark groove that DEVILDRIVER patented at their start while remaining entirely modern and fresh, “Nest Of Vipers” winds its way into the listener’s psyche with metallic chugging and southern-fried leads, gritty, grooving riffs and a heightened dose of amplified energy and intensity. New DevilDriver Alert! Suss Out ‘Nest of Vipers’ Hot Damn! Your Friday just got heavier with DevilDriver‘s brand new song ‘Nest Of Vipers‘ surfacing and if you dug their last single ‘Keep Away From Me‘, you’re certainly going to froth over this one too! Both tracks come from their forthcoming album Dealing With Demons 1 which is set to be released in two parts! Part 1 will drop October 9th via Napalm Records and it’s already sending fans into a frenzy!
Part 2 will follow down the track, but until then, start headbanging now! Interview: DevilDriver. DEVILDRIVER – New Album and Video The Underground Australia. Here’s some great new for the metal heads… DEVILDRIVER are set to drop their first new (material) release since 2016’s “Trust No One”! In even better news this will be a double album “Dealing With Demons I”, with volume 1 heading our way October 9th through Napalm Records. If their first offering “Keep Away From Me” is anything to go by, we’re in for an absolute treat! Check it out here: DEVILDRIVER To Release New Full-Length Album, Dealing With Demons I. Volume One of the Double Album Saga Drops October 9. Devildriver To Release New Full-Length Album, Dealing With Demons I. Volume One of the Double Album Saga Drops October 9. Respected standard bearers for 21st century metal, DEVILDRIVER have spent almost the last two decades pursuing a course of uncompromising artistry and nonsense-free 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 issuing a steady succession of brutal but distinctive albums along the way. Their focus has remained laser-sharp, and never more so than on the monumental upcoming double album, Dealing With Demons. DEVILDRIVER Reveals Menacing Second Single “Iona” + Eerie New Music Video. DevilDriver announce double album; reveal first single. Metal veterans DevilDriver previously told the world that they will unleash a double album. INTERVIEW : Dez Fafara from Devildriver talks Australian tour, new album and being a positive inspiration for success. DevilDriver: 'Keep Away From Me ' + New Album. DevilDriver: 'Iona' Interview with Dez Fafara (DEVILDRIVER) A New HEAVY AF DevilDriver Song Has Surfaced Yo! Oh boy, are you ready for this? Not even two years after the release of their covers album Outlaws ‘til the End, Vol. 1 (our review here), DevilDriver have returned with their heavy as all hell song ‘Keep Away From Me‘, a fitting title for what’s going on in the world right now.
This song is fresh as fuck, and it comes from their forthcoming album Dealing With Demons 1 which is set to be released in two parts! On the upcoming releases, frontman Dez Fafara says: DEVILDRIVER Announce New Album. Respected standard bearers for 21st century metal, DEVILDRIVER have spent almost the last two decades pursuing a course of uncompromising artistry and nonsense-free 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 issuing a steady succession of brutal but distinctive albums along the way.
Their focus has remained laser-sharp, and never more so than on the monumental upcoming double album, Dealing With Demons. DEVILDRIVER. DEVILDRIVER Announce New Album. Facebook Instagram Youtube Apple Spotify Menu. Devildriver: To Release New Full-Length Album, Dealing With Demons I. Volume One of the Double Album Saga Drops October 9. DEVILDRIVER: Reveals Menacing Second Single "Iona" & Eerie New Music Video. VIDEO: Devildriver unveils video for new single “Iona” StackPath. DevilDriver reveal menacing new single/video 'Iona' - Metal, but Grater. INTERVIEW: Dez Fafara – Devildriver. StackPath. DEVILDRIVER announce new album and release first song with video ~ Noob Heavy.
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