Announcing their 11th full-length studio effort, groove metal band DevilDriver revealed Strike And Kill. Set for release on July 10, the album’s been introduced to the world through its lead single, “Dig Your Own Grave”.
Speaking of the album, frontman Dez Fafara said Strike And Kill is a direct continuation of the band’s sound and mission statement to write and release some kick ass tunes.
“My headspace hasn’t changed, I have not become complacent or soft in my view of the world or in my music. Metal is our outlet as listeners and writers, so on this record we focused on ‘getting it all out’ lyrically, and backing those lyrics with savage, relentless music that fuels the heavy California groove like no other. Devildriver has never sounded like any other band, we do our own thing in our own way, and I’m the most proud of that.
“I’m so proud of these musicians, this music, and the vibe around this record. DevilDriver sounds like no one else out there right now, we are here to Strike and Kill!”
As for the album’s lead single “Dig Your Own Grave”, Fafara explained the meaning behind the track.
“‘Dig Your Own Grave’ is about how one wrong decision, one wrong move can see your whole world turned upside down, effectively ‘digging’ your own grave… it’sthat simple.
“It can also refer to how your decisions can fuck someone else. This is why there’s the line‘Six feet ain’tdeep enough for you,’because only a deep, deep hole is fitting for what you’ve done or tried to do to others. Be careful when you choose to make decisions at midnight.”
In addition to the album’s announcement and single’s reveal, Devildriver also have a tour lined up in support of their new release. Dubbed the ‘Strike and Kill North American Tour,” they’ll head out on the road with Upon A Burning Body and Ov Sulfur for 17 dates in the western part of the U.S. Not sure why it’s called a North American tour when it’s just U.S. dates, but I digress. You can find the dates below.
Strike and Kill will be released on July 10 via Napalm Records, but you can preorder your copy today.
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
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
