* 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)
It's Over
Devil You Know Lyrics
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Simply because I knew you were there
In the blink of an eye, it turned so cold
This is the end, this is despair
Now it's over
(You were the one)
Say goodbye, it's over
No more tears, it's over
(You were the one)
Turn away, it's over
(The only one)
Nothing to say, it's over
You won't see me again
In my dreams I call your name
You had become the air I breathe
With three words time stood still
Love turns black, love can kill
Now it's over
(You were the one)
Say goodbye, it's over
(The only one)
No more tears, it's over
(You were the one)
Turn away, it's over
(The only one)
Nothing to say, it's over
You won't see me again
You won't see me again
(You were the one)
Say goodbye, it's over
(The only one)
No more tears, it's over
(You were the one)
Turn away, it's over
(The only one)
Nothing to say, it's over
You won't see me again
You won't see me again
The lyrics of Devil You Know's song "It's Over" express the pain and loss that come with the end of a love relationship. The singer has spent their entire life waiting for this person, as they believed they were always meant to be together. However, something changed suddenly and inexplicably, and their love has turned dark and caused them pain. The repetition of the phrase "it's over" indicates the finality and definitiveness of the situation.
The second stanza reflects the singer's longing for what they had. They still call for their lover in their dreams, but they know that things will never be the same. The line "love turns black, love can kill" is particularly poignant, suggesting that what was once beautiful and life-giving can now be destructive and dangerous.
Overall, "It's Over" conveys a sense of sadness, resignation, and finality. The singer knows that there is nothing left to say, and they turn away from the relationship with tears in their eyes.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life I've waited for you
I spent my entire life waiting for you to come into my life.
Simply because I knew you were there
I had faith that someone like you existed in the world.
In the blink of an eye, it turned so cold
Our relationship quickly became cold and distant.
This is the end, this is despair
Our relationship has come to an end and I feel hopeless.
Now it's over
Our relationship has ended and it's final.
(You were the one)
Say goodbye, it's over
I thought you were the one for me, but now it's time to say goodbye and move on.
(The only one)
No more tears, it's over
I won't cry anymore now that our relationship is over.
(You were the one)
Turn away, it's over
I need to turn away from you because our relationship is over.
(The only one)
Nothing to say, it's over
There's nothing left to say because our relationship has ended.
You won't see me again
We won't see each other anymore now that our relationship is over.
In my dreams I call your name
You still haunt me even in my dreams.
You had become the air I breathe
You were the most important thing in my life, like the air I need to survive.
With three words time stood still
Our relationship was at its best when you said 'I love you.'
Love turns black, love can kill
Love can sometimes turn dark and destructive, leading to heartache and pain.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Missing Link Music
Written by: RICHARD GREENTREE, ROBIN JONES, JOHN MACLEAN, STEPHEN MASON
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Lyrics:
All my life I've waited for you
Simply because I knew you were there
In the blink of an eye, it turned so cold
This is the end, this is despair
Now it's over
(You were the one)
Say goodbye, it's over
(The only one)
No more tears, it's over
(You were the one)
Turn away, it's over
(The only one)
Nothing to say, it's over
You won't see me again
In my dreams I call your name
You had become the air I breathe
With three words, time stood still
Love turns black, love can kill
Now it's over
(You were the one)
Say goodbye, it's over
(The only one)
No more tears, it's over
(You were the one)
Turn away, it's over
(The only one)
Nothing to say, it's over
You won't see me again
You won't see me again
(You were the one)
Say goodbye, it's over
(The only one)
No more tears, it's over
(You were the one)
Turn away, it's over
(The only one)
Nothing to say, it's over
You won't see me again
You won't see me again
@iktsu4rp0k48
I am 26. I live with my mom. I'm working a dead end job. My best friend is a cat and I don't have a girlfriend. But when I hear Howard sing I feel that everything will be okay.
@CP22232
Iktsu4rp0k hey buddy
@TheElochai
Keep keeping on! It will get better. Work on you, devote time to your hobbies to meet people with similar interest and keep loving cats!
@hawkeye93xx68
Iktsu4rp0k you aren't the only one my friend
@user-ci5xd5xn7f
Try STOP FAP. Its not a joke ,I hope its not too late for you
@Supersoldier177
Join the Military and milk it for all you can.
@METALIZER26
Howard Jones is one of the best metal singers.
@forceisbased9814
Nothing to say; it's Ogre.
Howard Jones is love.
Howard Jones is life.
@ZayParker_
Best. Comment. Ever.
@WeaponXSigma
Force Is Based Its all ogre now