EPK – Devolver – New Blood (2023) (single)
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For fans of In Flames, At The Gates, Soilwork, Killswitch Engage, Lamb of God
Band Title: Devolver
Single Title: New Blood
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Symphonic
Single Length: 3:14
“This single (and album) are going to turn some heads and call back to late 90âs/00âs melodic death metal and metalcore while looking forward with a razor-sharp sound. We think people will find it to be a breath of fresh air, that still reminds them of their favourite bands. We think it will be exciting for any metal fans that hear it. We think we cover a lot of ground with our sound and will be appreciated by old-school metalheads, and younger fans of modern metalcore alike.” – Devolver
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âDevolver uses melodies, intensity, and a variety of vocalists to hook you, reeling you from song to song making this such a welcoming and comfortable listen. I donât mean theyâre âeasy listening,â there heavy as f***, I mean thereâs always something different, youâll never get bored while diving into this debut.â â Vulture Hound
âIf After The Burial and The Ghost Inside had a lovechild, it would be Devolver. These guys blew me away with how professional, well written, and how well structured theyâve presented themselves with their SelfTitled record. Each song has its own personality, while still maintaining a signature sound. The breakdowns are simple, yet effective in each song. There is dynamic tension and then well-needed release throughout the record, and itâs downright masterful. This album is captivating, and I recommend anyone that is a fan of metal to check this out.â â Bucketlist Music Reviews
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Band Title: Devolver
Single Title: New Blood
Release Date: November 24, 2023
Label: Self-Release
Distribution: Symphonic
Single Length: 3:14
Single Credits:
– All songs performed by: Devolver
– All songs written by: Devolver
– Produced by: Mark Lewis
– Mixed by: Mark Lewis
– Mastered by: Mark Lewis
– Single Artwork by: Jaylen Elias
– SOCAN members
Band Lineup:
Chris Brown – Vocals
Devin Babcock – Guitar (lead)
Jayde Penner – Guitar (rhythm)
Bevin Booth – Drums
Jaylen Elias – Bass
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About The Track:
New Blood was an amalgamation of riffs written in a single sitting whilst Devin was sitting on a staircase bullshitting with Bevin. It was quickly developed into a skeleton structure at which point Bevin wrote drums for the song. After a tweak to the chorus the song was finished until lyrics were added and a solo was added after the first chorus per Mark Lewisâ suggestion. This song doesn’t sit down at all and goes right until it ends. With chugging riffs, interesting melodies, ripping solos and a catchy yet memorable chorus, we feel âNew Bloodâ is putting our best foot forward.
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1. For the New Blood video we just wanted to do something fun. Weâre really just a bunch of idiots so we didnât want this video to be too serious
2. We had someone actually make the Guitar Hero charts for New Blood and Jewels Of The Maw, so if you play Clone Hero on PC you can download and play our songs!
3. When we decided to work with Mark, we were scheduled to begin recording in March 2020. Obviously, the Covid-19 pandemic changed our plans. We decided to stick it out and wait til we could record with Mark. He was our top choice and we knew if we worked with him we could get the album we wanted without compromise.
4. After years of waiting we finally began recording in July 2022. We flew Mark in to record with us at our home studio and hosted him at our guitarist and drummerâs house for a few weeks. He left after guitars and came back for a few more weeks to do bass and vocals. Then our guitarist and drummer flew to his studio in Nashville to record drums and guitar solos.
5. We had the opportunity to play Loud As Hell in 2022 between Markâs trips to record, and it was an absolute blast to play such an esteemed festival
L-R – Jayde Penner (Rhythm Guitar), Jaylen Elias (Bass), Chris Brown (Vocals), Bevin Booth (Drums), Devin Babcock (Lead Guitar)
Hailing from Grande Prairie, Canada, Devolverâs particular brand of metal can be described as âGothenburg worship meets NWOAHMâ. Formed by guitarist Devin Babcock and drummer/producer Bevin Booth, and later rounded out by guitarist Jayde Penner, vocalist Chris Brown, and bassist Jaylen Elias, Devolver blends groovy metalcore and melodic death metal, creating a unique sound that appeals to fans of modern metal genres while embracing their old school influences, wearing them on their sleeve. With their heavy-hitting new album in tow, and fueled by a passion that can only be understood by seeing their unbridled live performance, they are ready to make waves in Canadian and international metal scenes alike. The first look at their forthcoming sophomore album is the singles âNew Bloodâ and âJewels of the Mawâ produced by Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Deicide, Devildriver, Whitechapel).
Discography:
2023 – New Blood – Single
2023 – Jewels of the Maw – Single
2020 – Unscathed – Single
2017 – A Life Lost – Single
2016 – Self-Titled LP
Shared Stage with: Protest The Hero, Bat Sabbath (Cancer Bats), Arrival of Autumn, Carcosa, Angelmaker, Neck of the Woods
Festivals: 2022 â Loud As Hell Fest – Drumheller, AB
