Devil You Know (band)

Devil You Know

Devil You Know performing in 2016
Background information
Origin Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres Metalcore, heavy metal
Years active 2012–present
Labels Nuclear Blast
Associated acts Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed, Devolved, All Shall Perish, Bleeding Through, Hiss of Atrocities
Website www.facebook.com/Devilyouknowofficial
Members Howard Jones
Francesco Artusato
Ryan Wombacher
Past members Roy Lev-Ari
John Sankey

Devil You Know is an American heavy metal supergroup formed in Los Angeles, California, United States, in 2012. They currently are signed to Nuclear Blast Records and have released two albums; The Beauty of Destruction and They Bleed Red.

History

The band started when drummer John Sankey (Devolved) and guitarist Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish, Hiss of Atrocities) began jamming and writing together in 2012. After 30 to 40 song ideas were written the two decided to look for a vocalist. A couple of early demo recordings were sent to Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed) who subsequently got interested and joined the band in late 2012.

In early 2013 the band started recording with producer and ex-Machine Head guitarist Logan Mader (Gojira, Five Finger Death Punch).[1]

On October 23, 2013 it was announced the band signed to Nuclear Blast.[2] A day later the first demo song "Shut It Down" was released online through the band's Facebook page.[3] On October 31, 2013 the demo was released officially through the label YouTube channel.[4]

On December 19, 2013 it was announced that the band finished recording of the album and that bassist Ryan Wombacher (Bleeding Through) and guitarist Roy Lev-Ari (Hiss of Atrocities) joined the band.[5]

In February–March, 2014 the band took part in Soundwave Festival in Australia.[6]

On March 5, 2014 the debut single "Seven Years Alone" was released.[7] On March 27, 2014 the official music video for "Seven Years Alone" was released.[8]

The band's debut album The Beauty of Destruction mixed by Chris "Zeuss" Harris was released on April 24 (EU), April 28 (UK) and April 29, 2014 (US and the rest of the world) via Nuclear Blast.[9][10]

It charted at the #50 in Billboard 200 selling nearly 6,000 units in the first week.[11]

In April–June, 2014 the band took part in Revolver Golden Gods Tour with Black Label Society, Down and Butcher Babies.[12]

On October 31, 2014, a music video for "It's Over" was released.[13] On March 9, 2015, the band released an official music video for "As Bright as the Darkness.[14]

In June 2015, the band started recording the sophomore album.[15]

On September 10, 2015, the band released "Stay of Execution",[16] the first single off the sophomore album titled They Bleed Red which was released on November 6, 2015, via Nuclear Blast.

Band members

Current

Former

Touring

Discography

Awards and nominations

Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards

Year Nominee/work Award Result
2014 Devil You Know Best New Band[17]Won

References

  1. ↑ "Devil You Know". Facebookm. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  2. ↑ "Devil You Know - DEVIL YOU KNOW signs to Nuclear Blast...". Facebook. 2013-10-23. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  3. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on October 31, 2013. Retrieved March 28, 2014.
  4. ↑ "Devil You Know - Shut It Down (Official Demo)". YouTube. 2013-10-31. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  5. ↑ "Devil You Know Live Line-Up Announced". MetalSucks. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  6. ↑ "DEVIL YOU KNOW - Soundwave 2014 (OFFICIAL GREETING VIDEO)". YouTube. 2014-02-11. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  7. ↑ "Ex Killswitch Engage Singer's Devil You Know: New Song 'Seven Years Alone' Available For Streaming". Blabbermouth.net. 2014-03-05. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  8. ↑ "DEVIL YOU KNOW "Seven Years Alone" music video". Metal Injection. 2014-03-26. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  9. ↑ "Devil You Know Taps Zeuss For Debut Album Mix". Blabbermouth.net. 2013-12-19. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  10. ↑ "Devil You Know - Here it is DYK fans : Devil You Know...". Facebook. 2014-02-14. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  11. ↑ "Metal By Numbers 5/7: Whitechapel break into the top 10". Metal Insider. 2014-05-07. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  12. ↑ "Devil You Know - It's official - DYK will be joining Black...". Facebook. 2014-02-12. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  13. ↑ "Devil You Know - It'S Over (Official Video)". YouTube. 2014-10-31. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  14. ↑ "DEVIL YOU KNOW - As Bright As The Darkness (OFFICIAL VIDEO)". YouTube. 2015-03-09. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  15. ↑ "Devil You Know - DEVIL YOU KNOW to Begin Recording...". Facebook. 2015-05-11. Retrieved 2016-06-01.
  16. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on September 11, 2015. Retrieved September 10, 2015.
  17. ↑ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on April 13, 2014. Retrieved April 12, 2014.
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