Deviloof was formed in Kansai on August 31, 2015 and the band members were revealed on October 1. They were vocalist Keisuke, bassist Daiki and drummer Hiroto, who were former members of the non-visual kei band called All Must Die. They joined up with guitarists Seiya (晟也) and Ryuya (竜弥) to form Deviloof.
On October 1, 2015, the music video for their 1st single, "Ruin," was released ahead of the single. It garnered attention not only in Japan but also from around the world. Their live debut was in Osaka on December 6, alongside the bands D.I.D. and By:ARLANT. Their first single, "Ruin", was also released at that live.
They released their sophomore single "Ishtar" on April 1, 2016 and revealed their next song Aishitekudasai (愛してください) on an omnibus album released on July 20.
In August 2016 the group participated in Wacken Open Air, the world's largest metal festival, and in "Metal Battle Japan" where they advanced to the final round. On August 31 of the same year, they released their 1st mini-album, "PURGE."
On October 22, 2016 guitarist Ryuya left the band and eventually formed the band DIMLIM in April 2017. On April 27, Deviloof announced a temporary hiatus following their performances at Meguro Live Station on May 3.
They later welcomed Ray on September 9 and resumed activities on October 1. On November 15, they released their 1st full album, "Devil's Proof," with a revamped logo designed by Toshihiro Egawa. In January 2018, they announced a contract with 9thRecords under DANGER CRUE.
On August 31, 2018, the band announced that guitarist Seiya and drummer Hiroto would be departing from the group, but the band said they would continue activities. Aisaku and Kanta would join the band first as support members, but as official members as of February 1, 2019.
On May 23, 2019, they began offering downloads and streaming for their works other than "Ishtar." On June 19, they released their 2nd full album, "Oni" (鬼), with a theme centered around "wa" (和 - Japanese harmony). They also planned a one-man tour and an EU tour in conjunction with this release.
On July 12, 2020, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, their spring EU tour and summer domestic one-man tour were postponed. In response, they decided to hold their first no-audience streaming live event, "I HATE COVID-19," with the aim of delivering something to listeners around the world. On July 22, they also released a mail-order exclusive double A-side single, "Devil's Calling/Angel's Cry," which was originally scheduled for release in March. It's worth noting that "Angel's Cry" features Ray as the main vocalist, and RYOJI from GYZE handled the guitar solo and orchestral arrangements.
On December 17, 2021, their 3rd album, "DYSTOPIA," which was released on December 8 of the same year, achieved 1st place on both the iTunes Japan Metal Chart and the Apple Music Japan Metal Chart.
On December 16, 2022, they announced that they will make their major debut in the spring of 2023 under Tokuma Japan Communications. On February 10, 2023, due to Keisuke's chronic pharyngitis, the release date of their major debut single EP, "DAMNED," was postponed but the music video for "Damn" from the EP was released. Eventually, the EP "Damned" was released on April 19, 2023. Speaking about the EP in a video, Keisuke said that the band was preparing a world tour for 2023. In July it was announced that they will play three shows in Latin America in 2024: on May 25th in Mexico, on the 31st in Santiago and on June 2nd in Brazil.
The name Deviloof is an abbreviation of "devil's proof". Vocalist Keisuke has said that he imagines a scenario where there's no proof that Satan showed to Christ, and that thought invokes an omimous feeling.
Deviloof has strong influences from Japanese visual kei bands such as X Japan and Dir En Grey, vocalist Keisuke also cites Megadeth, and Elvis Presley as influences. Some of the senior Japanese rock bands influenced Deviloof to embrace the visual kei look, and that for Keisuke, these influences come from his great respect for X Japan and Dir En Grey who is his words "We are Japanese and would like to follow them."
Current members
Keisuke - vocals (2015–present)
Ray - guitar (2017–present)
Aisaku - guitar (2018–present)
Daiki - bass (2015–present)
Kanta - drums (2018–present)
Former members
Ryuya - guitar (2015-2016)
Seiya - guitar (2015-2018)
Hiroto - drums (2015-2018)
Destination
Deviloof Lyrics
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Your heart is broken in myself
Hit me! Before time is too late
I can't control myself It is about time
Caught here in a fiery blaze,
Won't lose my will to stay
Rise your hand!!
Rise your hand!!
Scream! Shout out!
I just want you tell such the stage you never know
Rise your hand!!
Scream! Shout out!
Rise your hand!!
Scream! Shout out!
This sound only bring you the stage
Just have a fun and Go
You've gotta destination
You've gotta destination
I can bring your life
You've gotta destination
You've gotta destination
Won't you wake up right(now)?
Hear me scream and wake me up
What I'm feeling is surreal
Hit me! Before time is too late
I thought I gotta do something anyway
I ashamed in the pouring rain
I wanna see the world never know
Rise your hand!!
Scream! Shout out!
Rise your hand!!
Scream! Shout out!
I just want you tell such the stage you never know
Rise your hand!!
Scream! Shout out!
Rise your hand!!
Scream! Shout out!
This sound only bring you and the stage
Just have a fun and Go
You've gotta destination
You've gotta destination
I can bring your life
You've gotta destination
You've gotta destination
Won't you wake up right(now)?
You've gotta destination
You've gotta destination
I can bring your life
You've gotta destination
You've gotta destination
Won't you wake up right(now)?
The lyrics to Deviloof's song "DESTINATION" seem to be about pushing yourself to achieve your goals and pursuing your ambitions, despite the obstacles in the way. The opening lines “My heart is frozen in the hell, Your heart is broken in myself” express a sense of despair, as if the singers feel trapped or lost. They urge themselves to take action and seize the moment, stating “Hit me! Before time is too late, I can't control myself It is about time.”
The chorus is a call to action, asking listeners to rise up and scream out, to take the stage and make something of themselves. The lyrics “I just want you tell such the stage you never know, This sound only bring you the stage, Just have a fun and Go” suggest that success and fulfillment can only be achieved through taking risks and following one’s passions. The repetition of the phrase “You’ve gotta destination” serves as a reminder to keep moving forward, no matter how challenging the journey may be.
Overall, "DESTINATION" is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and live life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart is frozen in the hell
I am experiencing intense emotional pain and feel trapped in a state of misery.
Your heart is broken in myself
You feel hurt and disappointed in me, and it is causing you pain.
Hit me! Before time is too late
Challenge me or take action before it's too late to change the situation.
I can't control myself It is about time
I am overwhelmed and reaching my breaking point. Something has to give.
Caught here in a fiery blaze,
I am trapped in a situation that is emotionally intense and overwhelming.
Won't lose my will to stay
Despite the difficulties, I will not give up and will continue to persevere.
Rise your hand!!
Raise your hand and show your passion and enthusiasm.
Scream! Shout out!
Express your emotions loudly and with conviction.
I just want you tell such the stage you never know
I want to create an experience for you that you have never had before.
This sound only bring you the stage
The music and energy will transport you to a new level of excitement and engagement.
Just have a fun and Go
Enjoy the experience and let the energy propel you forward.
You've gotta destination
You have a specific purpose or goal that you are working towards.
I can bring your life
I can create a sense of purpose and meaning in your life through my music and performance.
Won't you wake up right(now)?
Are you ready to fully embrace this experience and engage with it in the present moment?
Hear me scream and wake me up
Listen to my passionate performance and allow it to awaken your own energy and enthusiasm.
What I'm feeling is surreal
The emotions and energy that I am experiencing are intense and almost dream-like in their intensity.
I thought I gotta do something anyway
I realized that I needed to take action and make changes in my life, regardless of the difficulties or challenges involved.
I ashamed in the pouring rain
I am feeling embarrassed and vulnerable, exposed to the world.
I wanna see the world never know
I am excited about exploring new experiences and pushing the boundaries of what is possible.
Contributed by Christopher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.