(NCS contributor weighs in with his review of the new album by DevilDriver — which debuts today in its official release.) The American melodic metalcore wave was (can we say “was” now? I think we can) unstable. The bands that, to me at the time, seemed like the true spearheads of the genre, the artistic and energetic studs, fell off the map fast.

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Killswitch had two back-to-back classics, one after a lead vocalist swap, and then became lost in their own shtick. Trivium (whose Ascendancy record is the wave’s crest as far as I’m concerned) became lost in other people’s shtick. As far as I’m concerned, all As I Lay Dying had was shtick in the first place. Shtick and lots of frosting to cover up the sour Christian taste. Half a decade later and on the same day, two bands I had pegged for second tier at best are releasing two consistent records.

Slow and steady wins the race; both are solid. Andy Synn’s taking on Darkest Hour’s new record (), so I’m going head to head with DevilDriver’s Beast. It is one fun fight. Darkest Hour write breakup records, pure and simple. So what kind of records do DevilDriver write? Workout records.

And the best thing I can say about and to describe Beast is that it makes me want to pump iron and hit things for its entire duration. (more after the jump, including a track to hear...) Its predecessor Pray for Villains did not make me want to do very much. Beast is a step up: It has in general faster tempos (the record is still mid-paced through and through, double-bass pedal notwithstanding) and a more powerful groove. This record very much wants to be Pantera’s Far Beyond Driven with better melodies—at moments, it succeeds. Both records give me the impression that their vocalists (in this case Dez) are about three inches away from my face screaming at me like my own personal trainer. Every lyric is straightforward, macho, somehow juvenile, but empowering enough to appeal to me. The strongest change is a slight (very slight) return of the atmospheric elements present in DevilDriver’s ugly and problematic self-titled record.

Here, there are more guitar effects than samples, which is a definite improvement. DevilDriver know how to set a mood when pressed. The trick to this sort of approach to album-making (regular releases with similar-sounding songs; the AC/DC-meets- The Black Album approach) is in the songs themselves. Beast does not have a “Clouds Over California”, but it has stronger songs in general. The best songs on the record, clustered about 1/3 and 2/3’s in, manage to combine the atmospheric elements—intros and bridges—with strong songs. My choice cuts would be “Shitlist” (perhaps the best of the bunch), “Coldblooded”, and “Blur.” It’s worth noting that, in general, the shorter the songs are, the stronger they are; “Blur” is the exception. This is a strong release form a band with remarkable longevity, so ask yourself—how do I feel about owning a record where the strongest songs are called “Shitlist,” and have choruses like “I don’t know you, but I fucking hate you”?

EDITOR’S NOTE: For your listening pleasure, here’s one of BadWolf’s “choice cuts” of Beast for you to stream: [audio:Shitlist]. Ooh, I’m definitely enjoying that song!

Intro is fuckin’ kick-ass! And I can’t help but feel Dez has one of the most convincing ever Death Metal vocals. His open throat screams are simply majestic!

However, I do disagree with you comparing Devildriver to those American Metalcore bands of the past. DD isn’t Metalcore! At least it hasn’t been since The Last Kind Words (and I can’t judge before, because I haven’t heard there earliest releases).

In any case, it seems I will have to buy this fucker as well, Shitlist managed to convince me of that much. Like I haven’t bought enough records lately.

Meathead metal! Perhaps you have coined a new sub-genre label. I found this definition of “meathead” at The Urban Dictionary: “A male who drives a lifted truck, wears Tapout clothing, follows UFC, wears shades and a hat (sometimes backwards), listens to metal, has a submissive, blonde girlfriend. Some are muscular, others are twigs who act tough.” I myself feel like a meathead much of the time, though when I’ve discussed the possibility of a submissive blonde girlfriend with my wife, it’s been one vote for, one vote against. (Honey, if you’re reading, it’s just a joke.).

The Last Kind Words was and is a great album, I like most was not overly impressed with Pray For Villains as a follow up. And for what seems like to be like a trend on this thread, I often slam the DevilDriver on down at the gym, I have all their albums and from what I’ve heard so far there is no reason to stop buying them now. I can’t count how many times I’ve seen them live now (including their attempt to achieve the worlds largest circle pit at Download Festival 2007), Graspop last year, Wacken this year, always impressive. They are amazing live. Compared to most of what I listen to DevilDriver are nowhere near as heavy as most yet I consider one of the best bands out there, certainly not one of my favourites but I just think as a metal band they just about perfect as they can have something that can appeal to nearly every metal fan.

Just my own opinion formulated while to The Last Kind Words once. Speaking of epic circle pits, have you ever seen Heaven Shall Burn live? If not check out some You Tube footage of them performing at Wacken either in 2007 or 2009, they are insane.and I’m sure they will be again this year at Wacken. Anyone think the best song is Black Soul Choir?

And when the best song on an album is a cover you’re in trouble DD peaked with the first half of The Last Kind Words, but I still quite like this album despite the lack of catchy melodies, bloated album length (again), and borderline nu-metal angsty lyrics. As for the “American melodic metalcore wave”/NWOAHM I still hold a lot of interest in the scene. Andy Hunter Life Megaupload New Site. I’m eagerly anticipating the new Unearth album due this year, and hopefully new albums from God Forbid, Chimaira and Shadows Fall aren’t too far away.

Black Soul Choir just took me by surprise, on my first spin and after 9 very similar sounding tracks, it kind of just stood out as being different and very memorable. It doesn’t try to be flat out fast and heavy, it’s just a very well composed song and that’s my major gripe about the album: there is no need for DD to force the heaviness and speed at which they have done on this album because the song writing has taken a back seat (once again). So good to see you agree with it being the best track. Oh, and that column would be a must read for me.

• Evan Pitts • Jon Miller • Jeff Kendrick • John Boecklin DevilDriver is an American band from,, formed in 2002, consisting of vocalist Dez Fafara (the only remaining original member), guitarists Mike Spreitzer and Neal Tiemann, drummer Austin D'Amond, and bassist Diego 'Ashes' Ibarra. The band was originally named Deathride, however, due to copyright issues and the name being taken by several bands (such as and ), the band changed its name to DevilDriver, which refers to bells Italian used to drive evil forces away.

Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Biography [ ] Deathride era, Self-titled debut (2002–2004) [ ] Fafara hosted several barbecues after moving from to Santa Barbara and would with musicians he met, which led to the formation of the band. 'I met Evan we struck up a friendship and started jamming,' said Fafara Guitarist met Fafara in a restaurant and gave him his phone number for a jam session, while John Boecklin who originally played 2nd guitar then went to playing drums, met Fafara at a bar. The band was originally known as Deathride, but later changed their name to DevilDriver because Fafara felt there were too many bands with that name; a band in Norfolk, Virginia, and a bicycle racing team. Another problem was that the band's label, were unable to secure copyright. The members compiled a list of roughly two hundred names to go for a more original approach. Fafara's wife had a book by Italian witchcraft author on, and came across the term 'devil driver'. The term 'devil driver' refers to bells Italian witches used to drive evil forces away.

Fafara thought it was appropriate because it sounded 'evil', and thought the term 'suits his life'. The band's logo is the Cross of Confusion, which has existed for thousands of years [ ] and refers to 'question religion, question authority, question everything around you'.

Fafara was brought up to 'question everything' and was exposed to Italian witchcraft through his grandparents. DevilDriver's debut record was originally going to be called Thirteen, and then Straight to Hell. However, Fafara claims it was changed 'for so many reasons that I can't even go into.' The band's self-titled debut, was released on October 28, 2003 under, and entered the chart at number 17. Guitarist Pitts wrote roughly 90% of the music, according to, who replaced Pitts after his departure from the band. Music critics response to the album was generally negative.

[ ] reviewer Johnny Loftus commented that elements in the songs 'Die (And Die Now)' and 'Swinging the Dead' redeem an otherwise disappointing album and hoped the band would focus less on the. The Fury of Our Maker's Hand (2005–2006) [ ] The band returned to the studio in 2005 to record their follow-up to DevilDriver. The album was produced at Sonic Ranch Studios, a 1,400-acre (5.7 km 2) ranch, 40 miles (64 km) away from. The band members wanted to be isolated when recording the album so they could solely focus on the music as friends, family, managers and girlfriends would constantly interrupt. Roughly 30 songs were written which were narrowed down to 15 by the band. The 15 songs were then played for producer who wanted to begin immediately.

The name of the album was thought of by Fafara who believed that refers to the 'storm' his life has been the past 10 years, 'You have your maker's hand and I have my maker's hand and we both living in our fury, the fury of our maker's hand. It explains my life'. The album was released on June 28, 2005 and debuted on the chart at number 117, with sales of 10,402 in its first week. The album also debuted at number 1 on the chart. Johnny Loftus of described the album as 'a severe turn away from the falter of their first album' and said that the band made their 'true debut the second time around'.

Dom Lawson of gave the album a positive review describing the album as a 'fresh and exhilarating approach to modern metal'. The band toured extensively in support of the album, which included shows in the United States, Europe, and Australia in support of bands such as,, and.

The band played for the first time as a headliner in the Burning Daylight Tour. On October 31, 2006, The Fury of Our Maker's Hand was re-released to include three new studio tracks, including 'Digging up the Corpses' which was featured on the soundtrack to.

The release also contained three live recordings of previously released, a DVD of all of the band's music videos, new cover art, and inside liner notes. The Last Kind Words (2007–2008) [ ]. DevilDriver Live at Wolverhampton Little Civic in 2007 The band reunited at Sonic Ranch Studios while they recorded their third studio effort,, which was released in June 2007. The album's first single 'Not All Who Wander Are Lost' was directed by for free.

Cox's career began when he created Coal Chamber's music video ', so he re-paid a favor to Fafara and the band. Cox now directs music videos for bands such as and. The first song to be previewed was 'Horn of Betrayal' which debuted on Sirius Satellite's Hard Attack channel on May 16, 2007. The Last Kind Words entered the German charts at number 92, and peaked at number 48 on the, with over 14,000 copies sold.

DevilDriver promoted the album at the 2007 at alongside headliners Linkin Park,, and. A was attempted by the band for the 'largest circle pit' at the festival. Guinness responded to the query and denied the request stating they receive over 60,000 requests a year and there is no way to physically define where a circle pit starts and ends. They considered the proposal fully in the context of the subject area and stated that 'our decision is final in this matter'.

The band also appeared at 2007's. Fafara had been planning to take his first six weeks off in 11 years, but, who had managed Fafara's previous band, persuaded him to appear. At a concert in Detroit, Michigan, a recording was made with the intention of releasing a live DVD in 2008 although this has yet to be released.

DevilDriver's songs 'Devil's Son' and 'Driving Down the Darkness' were featured in the TV show, and in 2008 they covered the song ' for the compilation. The song 'Clouds Over California' became available as a download for the music video game. Pray for Villains (2009-2010) [ ] Their fourth album was released on August 11, 2009, debuting at No. 35 on the, with estimated sales of around 14,600, improving on their previous effort, which debuted at No. 48.

On February 21, 2009, the band performed in Australia at the Soundwave Festival with bands such as Lamb of God and In Flames. After finishing their Melbourne show, they announced that their new album would be released August 11, 2009. The band also toured in the Midwest states in mid-May 2009 with bands such as, and before headlining the 'Thrash and Burn' Tour with,,,,, and Thy Will Be Done amongst others. They also completed a European Tour with several other bands such as and. In January and February 2010, DevilDriver embarked on their headlining 'Bound By The Road' Tour with,, and Thy Will Be Done.

In March 2010, DevilDriver participated in 2010's Getaway Rock festival, which was held in and began on July 8 and ended on the 10th. [ ] The band will also be included in an extensive UK tour in November 2010 with. [ ] Beast (2011) [ ] DevilDriver's fifth album was recorded at Sonic Ranch studios in Tornillo, Texas with producer, and released February 22, 2011. John Boecklin confirmed that the new album was mixed by at his Backstage studio in Derbyshire, England in July. DevilDriver went on a tour in Australia with bands such as,, and for the in February and March 2011. Jonathan Miller, the band's bassist was fired on tour in the UK by unanimous vote within the band and sent home from tour.

[ ] On March 30, it was announced that Miller and DevilDriver would part ways permanently, in the interest of Miller's continuing recovery. DevilDriver opened for along with in 2011 supporting Danzig's 2010 release,, and are preparing for a North America tour with and supporting. Winter Kills, lineup changes and hiatus (2012–2014) [ ].

And with DevilDriver at Paaspop 2014 DevilDriver headlined the 2012 Metal Alliance Festival Tour in the spring. On February 9, 2012, guitarist Jeff Kendrick announced via his account that himself, John Boecklin (drums) and Mike Spreitzer (guitars) had 'begun to compose and demo songs for DevilDriver's 6th album. We are extremely excited!!!' In March 2012, during an interview with Nick Azinas from Peek from the Pit, vocalist announced that the band was looking for a new record label. This announcement officially ended the eight-year relationship between and. On July 8 it was announced that DevilDriver has signed with Napalm Records for the upcoming sixth album. On February 18, 2013 Dez announced on his Twitter account that Chris Towning who has been filling in on bass for the past year has been made the band's official bassist.

In a March 2013 interview with Get Your Rock Out guitarist Jeff Kendrick announced that an album title was 'very close', adding that the record was currently being mixed with only a couple of pieces of vocal recording to be done before the album is mastered. On 28 May 2013, DevilDriver released the cover artwork and release date for the new album,. The album was released on 27 August 2013 by Napalm Records, their first album release since leaving Roadrunner. “ We delivered our signature California Groove sound alongside a Raw and Biting guitar tone, mixed it with massive hooks, added in thunderous drums to rethink, and reshape another different sounding unique piece of Rock-N-Roll!

Cutting our own path is something to be proud of. Devildriver has always and will forever be about thinking outside the box and delivering on something different from record to record, we cannot be assimilated into any scene or even genre of Metal and we will continue to do things our own way with a massive middle finger in the air to the status quo! ” — On October 28, 2014, Dez Fafara announced that drummer John Boecklin and guitarist Jeff Kendrick left the band. He also announced that the band will be on hiatus until 2016, when the new album will be released, to focus on his reunion with. Trust No One (2015-2016) [ ] On January 7, 2015, it was announced that past member drummer Austin D'Amond had joined the band as the new drummer. On March 19, 2015, Neal Tiemann was announced as the replacement for Jeff Kendrick on Guitars. Tiemann started his career with Midwest Kings and has spent time playing with Caroline’s Spine, Burn Halo and Uncle Kracker among others.

On May 2, 2015, Dez Fafara said that there were 12 new songs written for the next DevilDriver album. They were anticipating recording them in October–November 2015 and Spring-Summer 2016 for a release date later in 2016. Dez Fafara continued that DevilDriver had to get back into their normal recording cycle; he did not want DevilDriver sitting around too long although they did need to take a break after releasing Winter Kills. On November 19, 2015, DevilDriver revealed the title for the upcoming album,, along side with the album art. The album is set to be released on May 13, 2016. In March, DevilDriver announced that former guitarist, Diego 'Ashes' Ibarra, would replace the recently departed Chris Towning on bass on a permanent basis for upcoming shows in the US, European and UK dates in support of the new album. On March 18, 2016, DevilDriver released their first single from upcoming album, Trust No One, titled 'Daybreak', through their official channel.

Outlaws Till The End (2017-present) [ ] On February 28, 2017, DevilDriver announced via their account that they are to release an outlaw country covers record, with 13 tracks currently in production, with over 15 'high caliber' guests contributing. On July 15, Fafara announced that the number of guests had risen to 20-25, and that these included artists such as 's and, from,, 's, and. In the same interview, Fafara revealed that some of the artists that would be covered on the album are,,, and, with as album producer. Musical style [ ] DevilDriver's music has been widely described an amalgamation of and. All of the members have stated they are influenced by several types of music (some not even found within the heavy metal genre), Miller's influences include,, and, and states that many of the bands he tours with influences his songwriting. Fafara's influences include, and, stating he likes people with 'low voices'. Members of DevilDriver can be seen on Machine Head's DVD citing as an influence.

Boecklin's main inspiration into becoming a percussionist came from his enjoyment of, and. Band members [ ].

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