Devildriver fans got a new preview of its forthcoming album this week.
The band premiered its new single, ‘Dead in the Water’ and the song’s companion video Wednesday. The song is the second single from the band’s forthcoming album, Strike and Kill, which is scheduled for release July 10 through Napalm Records. The band premiered the record’s lead single, ‘Dig Your Own Grave’ and the song’s companion video.
Musically speaking, ‘Dead in the Water’ is clearly different from ‘Dig Your Own Grave.’ The band’s familiar groove metal lean is there, but in comparing the songs’ arrangements, the current single bears its own identity, opening with a rich, heavy melodic riff before launching into a full on almost death/black metal approach that honestly sounds takes audiences back in time to the band’s debut album from so many years ago.
Front man Dez Fafara even made not of the comparison in a prepared statement.
“The vibe musically on this is very old school DEVILDRIVER and the entire band is cracking hard here, if you’re a long time listener you’re gonna love this one!,” said Fafara. “Enjoy!”
Additionally, Fafara addressed the song’s uplifting lyrical theme.
“This is one of the most positive songs I’ve ever written lyrically, coming from a very dark time straight into blinding light,” he said. “I needed to empower others to do the same as I did, and tell them to ‘stay the course,’ life turns around if given the chance to flourish.”
In other news, Devildriver recently announced a tour in support of its forthcoming album set to launch Aug. 14 in San Diego, CA. The tour, which is scheduled to run through Sept. 5 in Anaheim, CA, will see the band make its way largely through the Midwest, Southwest, and West Coast. No East coast dates are noted on the schedule, which is noted below. Upon a Burning Body and Ov Sulfer will serve as support for the tour.
DEVILDRIVER ON TOUR:
8/14 — San Diego, CA — Observatory North Park
8/15 — Las Vegas, NV — Brooklyn Bowl
8/16 — Phoenix, AZ — Marquee
8/18 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theater
8/19 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It Live
8/20 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
8/22 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
8/23 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
8/25 — Chicago, IL — Bottom Lounge
8/26 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
8/29 — Colorado Springs, CO — Sunshine Studios
8/30 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
9/1 — Boise, ID — Treefort Music Hall
9/2 — Reno, NV — Club Underground
9/3 — Sacramento, CA — Goldfield
9/4 — San Jose, CA — The Ritz
9/5 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
Strike and Kill will come more than three years after the release of the band’s then latest album, Dealing With Demons II. That album was released in May 2023, also through Napalm Records.
Strike and Kill will release on a variety of platforms, all of which are noted below along with the album’s track listing.
Strike and Kill Will Be Available in The Following Configurations:
1-CD Digipak
1-LP Gatefold Vinyl SOLID BLUE
1-LP Gatefold Vinyl TRANSLUCENT VERDE – Napalm Records Mailorder Exclusive
1-LP Gatefold Vinyl SPLATTERED (incl. LP-Sized Booklet 24 pages, Certificate, Covercard) – Napalm Records Mailorder Exclusive
1-LP Gatefold Vinyl WHITE LABEL (incl. LP-Sized Booklet 24 pages, Certificate) – Napalm Records Mailorder Exclusive
1-LP Gatefold Vinyl SOLID ORANGE – Indie Merch Exclusive
Digital Album
STRIKE AND KILL TRACK LISTING:
“Dig Your Own Grave”
“Dead in the Water”
“Sanctified In Scars”
“Strike and Kill”
“In the Moonlight”
“Ride or Die”
“Headed for the Fall”
“Shut the Silence On”
“Never Coming Home”
“Summoning Shadows”
“You’re just a Ghost”
“Oath of Iron”
“All Bets are Off”
More information on Devildriver’s new album, single, video, and tour is available along with all of the band’s latest news at:
Website: http://www.devildriver.com
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/devildriver
Twitter: http://twitter.com/devildriver