No Devotion

Lostprophets (1997–2013)

Between 1997 and 2012, Mike Lewis, Lee Gaze, Stuart Richardson, and Jamie Oliver were members of the Welsh rock band Lostprophets, along with lead singer Ian Watkins (with Luke Johnson joining in 2009). On 19 December 2012, Watkins was charged with 13 sexual offences against children, and was subsequently sentenced to 35 years imprisonment the following year. On 1 October 2013, the remaining members announced Lostprophets' breakup saying that they would "no longer make or perform music as Lostprophets". The announcement was signed by all band members (except Watkins).

Formation, Johnson's departure (2014–15)

The band formed sometime in April 2014 only a few months after Lostprophets broke up. After days of rumors, it was confirmed by ex-Thursday frontman Geoff Rickly in an interview on Radio Cardiff that he would be working with the remaining Lostprophets members on their new project through his own label, Collect Records, and described their new music as being influenced by Joy Division, New Order, and The Cure, although he did not confirm that he was going to be joining the band.

On 1 May 2014, it was announced that the former Lostprophets members would continue to make music with Rickly replacing the disgraced Watkins as their new vocalist, with Rickly saying that they "deserved a second chance". On 1 July, the band unveiled their début single "Stay", along with another song titled "Eyeshadow", as well as details of a short four-date tour taking place in Cardiff, Manchester, London, and Glasgow with support from Samoans. Ahead of the first performances, the band confirmed that they would not continue playing music from the Lostprophets discography, referring to the songs as "tainted". The band's first live performances received positive reviews from critics and fans.

On 6 October 2014 on the BBC 1 Radio Rockshow, Daniel P. Carter premiered the band's second single '10,000 Summers', along with the b-side 'Only Thing'.

On 28 October, they played at the Glasslands in Brooklyn. There was originally supposed be a full length tour taking place in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Chicago, St. Louis, Detroit, Toronto, Columbus, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia, as support for Neon Trees, but the tour was subsequently postponed with No Devotion no longer participating.

In late 2014, drummer Luke Johnson had left the band, feeling that he would be unable to fulfil commitments to the band. The decision was made in 2014 but was not made public until January 2015, with Matt Tong from Bloc Party completing the recording of their first album, and with Phil Jenkins from Kids in Glass Houses joining as live drummer.

In January 2015, they embarked on their second UK tour, taking place in Bristol, Birmingham, Southampton, Reading, and London, supporting Gerard Way on three of the dates.

On 30 June, the band announced they would be releasing their first album, titled Permanence, in September, and released two songs titled "Death Rattle" and "Addition".

Permanence and new material (2015–present)

On 17 August, their fourth single "Permanent Sunlight" was released. On 29 and 30 August they played at the Reading and Leeds Festival as part of their tour with Seether and Baroness, which included the live debut of the aforementioned song. On 27 August, the band announced further dates in Germany, the UK and US. Whilst in Germany, Rickly was drugged and robbed with that night's show then cancelled.

On 21 September, they released their debut album Permanence on Soundcloud, four days before its official release. Four days later on September 25th Permanence received its official release to positive reviews. The album went on to win the 2016 Kerrang Album of the Year award.

On 17 November 2015, they released a music video for their single "Permanent Sunlight".

Styles and influences

Lead singer Geoff Rickly has described their music as reminiscent of bands such as The Cure, Joy Division and New Order. Fans have also noted a resemblance between the band name and the title of Thursday's final studio album, No Devolución.

Band members