* Howard Jones: the former Killswitch Engage and Blood Has Been Shed frontman, who garnered two gold records and a grammy nomination during his decade-long tenure with the Massachusetts band.
* Francesco Artusato: celebrated solo artist and guitarist with The Francesco Artusato Project and All Shall Perish.
* John Sankey: drummer for the Australian band Devolved, who has also worked with Fear Factory and Divine Heresy.
The sum total of the three has come together as Devil You Know yielding a sound as singular as it is unforgettable.
Devil You Know was born out of Artusato and Sankey’s creative quest to stretch beyond their extreme metal backgrounds. The two had written over a dozen songs before even attempting to lock down a singer. “We were unsure if Howard would be interested,” says Sankey.” Yet, when Killswitch Engage’s former frontman received the material, a creative ideal began to solidify.
Finally connecting in Los Angeles during the last months of 2012, a highly distinctive sound began to become apparent. “It turned from bare-bones musical ideas into something that surpassed any of our expectations” says Jones. “It went from something we thought was going to be a fun, heavy project into something very real.” It was during a recording session at the start of 2013 with producer and former Machine Head guitarist Logan Mader (Gojira, Five Finger Death Punch) that Devil You Know’s ideas began to alchemize into something none of the bands members would ever expect. “It became a departure from what I’m known for,” says Artusato. “I wasn’t focusing on technical guitar parts (even though I still love that aspect of writing) but simply on writing what felt best for each individual song.”
“World class vocalists like Howard Jones are the rarest commodity in metal music these days,” says Nuclear Blast Entertainment’s Monte Conner, whose recent NBE signings include European superstars Within Temptation as well as the hotly contested inking of Machine Head. “Howard has a tonality and richness to his voice that very few singers have. The band’s initial demos got me very excited but sometimes you strike gold. Devil You Know just made an incredible record that is going to surpass all expectations. The vocals are everything fans have come to expect from Howard but at the same time there is a depth, dimension and variety to his singing that shows incredible growth and elevates him in every way. Add to that world-class musical talents like Francesco Artusato and John Sankey both as players and songwriters. This is ground zero of something really exciting!”.
“I had worked with Monte before I left Killswitch and have long known and respected him, says Jones of the former Roadrunner Records A&R chief. “He has a vision for both music and business that is second to none and made it an easy choice when it came to signing to the label. Monte and the Nuclear Blast staff understand who we are, what we have individually accomplished and where we are going as a band.”
While the finishing touches are being put on Devil You Know’s debut album, the writing and recording process: “Was surprisingly easy,” states Artusato. “When we get together it just works.” The band is also quick to sum up the studio vibe with producer Mader as: “Intensely creative,” says Sankey. “Logan definitely helped us realize and define the Devil You Know sound.” Jones agrees: “He went from producer to unsung member to friend.”
“It’s a different style of music for me,” says Jones of Devil You Know. “It’s heavy as anything any of us are known for but I get to do some different things people won’t expect. I’ve been singing almost all my life. Being around good songwriters and musicians in my former bands really helped mold me into who I am now.”
Devil You Know’s Nuclear Blast Entertainment debut is currently slated for an early 2014 release with international touring plans and a full touring lineup to be announced shortly.
Current members:
Howard Jones- Vocals (since 2012)
Francesco Artusato- guitar (since 2012)
John Sankey- Drums (since 2012)
Ryan Wombacher- Bass, back vocals (since 2013)
Former members:
Roy Lev-Ari – guitar (2013–2015)
Discohraphy:
The Beauty of Destruction (2014)
They Bleed Red (2015)
A New Beginning
Devil You Know Lyrics
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Until the bloody end
Until the enemy submits
This life we live
To feed our war machine
The souls of a nation burning down
Failure is never an option
As long as we've got something left to fight for
And we won't stop until there's no more opposition
Something left to fight for
And we won't stop until there's no more, no more
This cause is just
We no hold the key
To a new beginning
Make your mark
The oppression that we face
Is what we fight to be erased
Failure is never an option
As long as we stand
As long as we've got something left to fight for
And we won't stop until there's no more opposition
Something left to fight for
And we won't stop until there's no more, no more
Something left to fight for
And we won't stop until there's no more opposition
Something left to fight for
And we won't stop until there's no more opposition
Something left to fight for
Something left to fight for
Something left to fight for
And we won't stop until there's no more opposition
The lyrics of Devil You Know's "A New Beginning" refer to a group of people, possibly a nation or an army, engaged in a relentless fight against their perceived enemy until the very end. The determination to win, eradicate oppression and start afresh seems to bind this team of warriors, who have collectively decided that giving up or surrendering is never an option. Their conviction is that they hold the key to a new beginning, and are willing to sacrifice anything to attain it. The phrase "the souls of a nation burning down" suggests that the battle is consuming lives on both sides, with no one emerging unscathed.
The lyrics evoke a sense of urgency and desperation, with the phrase "something left to fight for" repeated several times, suggesting that there is a lot at stake in this war. The idea of making one's mark, and eliminating the oppression they face, is what drives them forward, and they will not cease until the opposition is eradicated completely. The lyrics seem to suggest that this is a collective fight, that there is strength in unity, and that they are all in this together. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a group of people engaged in a battle to save their way of life and to prove their might and worthiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight we fight
We are ready to engage in battle and will not back down.
Until the bloody end
We will not stop until the conflict is resolved, even if it means a violent conclusion.
Until the enemy submits
We will continue fighting until the opposing side surrenders.
This life we live
Our daily existence is consumed by the ongoing war.
To feed our war machine
We require constant conflict to sustain our way of life.
The souls of a nation burning down
The consequences of war are devastating and can destroy entire communities.
Failure is never an option
We cannot allow ourselves to lose in this war.
As long as we stand
We will remain strong and continue fighting.
As long as we've got something left to fight for
As long as there is a reason to continue fighting, we will not give up.
And we won't stop until there's no more opposition
We will persist until our opponents are defeated and there is no longer resistance against us.
This cause is just
Our fight is morally sound and worthwhile.
We no hold the key
It's up to us to unlock the solution to ending the war.
To a new beginning
Ending the war will bring about a fresh start and a better future.
Make your mark
Everyone must contribute to the cause in order to make a difference.
The oppression that we face
The opposing side is suppressing our freedom and rights.
Is what we fight to be erased
We will eradicate the oppression through our determination to win the war.
Something left to fight for
There is still a reason to keep fighting.
And we won't stop until there's no more opposition
We will not cease until our enemies are defeated.
Something left to fight for
We still have a cause worth fighting for.
Something left to fight for
There is still a purpose to continue the battle.
Something left to fight for
We must persevere until we achieve our goal.
And we won't stop until there's no more opposition
We are committed to fighting until there is no longer any resistance against us.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: FRANCESCO ARTUSATO, HOWARD JONES, JOHN SANKEY, LOGAN MADER
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@jeangeill628
just discovered this band, they are awesome af!!
@anthonygreen2344
Album is dope, saw these guys touring on it. I was excited to see them and they delivered! Simply beautiful.
@SirCarnageAsada
I was missin Howard Jones, I was sad when I thought I would never here him sing again after he left Killswitch, no homo, but I'm so happy now that I can here him again. I missed yuh Jones, keep it up, you're a beast.
@safitnessconcierge8966
Great job Howard!! Do your thing and drive forward making great music.
@traduccionesmetalcod380
Siempre he pensando que de tantos años que Howard lleva haciendo screams, no se le ha gastado la voz en ese sentido, pero siendo sincero, es algo admirable para la edad que ya tiene y sigue el como en sus mejores años (☞ﾟ∀ﾟ)☞
@kevinhernandez2594
That guitar always sends chills up my spine. I love it!
@HeavyMetalMonkey
By far my favorite song off the album.
@sfmikica
one of the best songs on the album
@nrjelley
I love the lyrics!
@SkyReach22
Jesus fucking christ I love this shit. Finally something new and fresh from the metalcore genre. I'm in fucking love. I've always said this genre has so much potential, but so many bands these days are all putting out the same breakdown focused, overused bullshit. I'm so happy there's something new out there. I am so happy about this band, and Howard. Fuck, I've never even listened to the bands the other members were in, but good for them too. Major props to all these guys for breaking the mold.