Genres Metalcore Labels Nuclear Blast Record label Nuclear Blast | Years active 2012–present Genre Metalcore | |
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Origin Los Angeles, California, United States Associated acts Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed, Devolved, All Shall Perish, Bleeding Through, Hiss of Atrocities Website www.facebook.com/Devilyouknowofficial Albums They Bleed Red, The Beauty of Destruction Members Howard Jones, Francesco Artusato, John Sankey, Ryan Wombacher, Roy Lev‑Ari Profiles | ||
Devil You Know is an American metalcore 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.
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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).
On October 23, 2013 it was announced the band signed to Nuclear Blast. A day later the first demo song "Shut It Down" was released online through the band's Facebook page. On October 31, 2013 the demo was released officially through the label YouTube channel.
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.
In February–March, 2014 the band took part in Soundwave Festival in Australia.
On March 5, 2014 the debut single "Seven Years Alone" was released. On March 27, 2014 the official music video for "Seven Years Alone" was released.
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.
It charted at the #50 in Billboard 200 selling nearly 6,000 units in the first week.
In April–June, 2014 the band took part in Revolver Golden Gods Tour with Black Label Society, Down and Butcher Babies.
On October 31, 2014, a music video for "It's Over" was released. On March 9, 2015, the band released an official music video for "As Bright as the Darkness.
In June 2015, the band started recording the sophomore album.
On September 10, 2015, the band released "Stay of Execution", the first single off the sophomore album titled They Bleed Red which was released on November 6, 2015, via Nuclear Blast.
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Seven Years AloneThe Beauty of Destruction · 2014
The Way We DieThey Bleed Red · 2015
As Bright As The DarknessThe Beauty of Destruction · 2014