Oh boy, are you guys ready for some serious face-melting, ear-bleeding, and head-banging? 🤯🎸 Because DEVILDRIVER is back with their eleventh full-length album, “Strike And Kill”, and it’s going to be a wild ride 🎢! 🎶
So, Dez Fafara, the mastermind behind DEVILDRIVER, sat down with Jai That Aussie Metal Guy to talk about the new album, and let me tell you, it’s going to be a game-changer 🚀. With the guitar duo of Alex Lee and Gabe Mangold, drummer Davier Ortega Perez, and returning bassist Jon Miller, this lineup is ready to take the metal world by storm ⛈️.
When asked about the new single, “Dig Your Own Grave”, Dez said, “When I first got the music, I was just intrigued by what we were writing. And I think that everybody knew it was time to kind of go back to start a little bit.” 🔄 And, oh boy, did they go back to start! The new album is a throwback to their old school sound, with a modern twist, of course 🔄.
Dez also talked about how the band’s dynamic has changed with the new lineup, saying, “I feel blessed to have this group of guys around me at this time in my life after everything I’ve been through in life, that this is happening.” 🙏 And, trust me, you can hear the chemistry and camaraderie in the music 🎶.
The album’s overall presentation is going to blow your mind 🤯, from the artwork to the music. Dez said, “Look, people are gonna love this record. I love everything from the artwork to the music that I was given.” 🎨 And, let’s be real, who wouldn’t love an album with songs like “Dig Your Own Grave”, “Dead In The Water”, and “Strike And Kill”? 🤘
When asked about the track “Dig Your Own Grave”, Dez said, “It’s about how one wrong decision, one wrong move can see your whole world turned upside down, effectively ‘digging’ your own grave… it’s that simple.” 🤦♂️ And, honestly, who hasn’t been there, right? 🤷♀️
The album is set to drop on July 10 via Napalm Records, and trust me, you won’t want to miss it 📆. With 13 tracks, including “Sanctified In Scars”, “In The Moonlight”, and “All Bets Are Off”, this album is going to be a non-stop, action-packed ride 🎠.
And, if you’re lucky, you might even catch DEVILDRIVER on tour with UPON A BURNING BODY and OV SULFUR 🎟️. The “Strike And Kill” North American tour 2026 kicks off on August 14 in San Diego, California, and will hit major cities like Dallas, Chicago, and Anaheim 🗺️.
So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to strike and kill with DEVILDRIVER‘s new album and tour 🎸! 🤘 Don’t forget to follow them on social media and check out their website for more updates 📱. And, if you’re feeling extra metal, grab your favorite DEVILDRIVER merch and get ready to rock 🛍️! 🤘
In conclusion, DEVILDRIVER‘s new album “Strike And Kill” is going to be a must-listen for any metal fan 🎧. With its unique blend of melodeath elegance, blackened atmosphere, and Fafara‘s iconic visceral delivery, this album is going to take the metal world by storm ⛈️. So, don’t wait, pre-order the album now and get ready to experience the chaos 🤯! 🎸
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