Devildriver will release its latest album, Strike and Kill, this week.
The album is set for release Friday through Napalm Records. In anticipation of its release, the band has premiered another preview of the record in the form of its latest single, ‘Strike and Kill.’ Its premiere follows that of the record’s latest single, ‘Dead in the Water‘ and ‘Dig Your Own Grave.’
The song’s musical arrangement is another solid groove metal composition from the band. Front man Dez Fafara’s familiar vocals pair powerfully with the instrumental performances of his band mates to make this intense work another example of just how much the album has to offer audiences. It is easily comparable to works from the likes of Lamb of God and others of that ilk.
Fafara discussed the song’s insightful lyrical theme in a prepared statement.
“‘Strike and Kill’ is a song about individuals that have to learn lessons the hard way,” said Fafara. “Sometimes in life, you need to learn things the hard way in order to make your next decision or next move properly. Beware the moves you make at midnight behind emotion and without any thought of consequence. For you will learn lessons, and they will be taught to you the hard way.”
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