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)
Escape
Deviloof Lyrics
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I can die, I can die
降り注ぐ木漏れ日 天道の導き
潔き人は無垢に疑う事すら知らずに捧げる魂
勝利と栄光は我等の手に
牙を剥き出し荒れ狂う
本能のまま？生き抜く為？
狂乱の世
誰もが狂気と恐怖に染まり
混沌と化した此の世界では
何が正しく何が間違いなのかさえ
わからず曖昧に誤魔化す
消えた
I wanna run away, fuckin far away
Run away, right now
指先にかけた引き金
I wanna look away
Bury my head in the sand, in the sand
許しを請い 撃ち抜く
硝煙臭 悲劇の跡 裁きは下された
掲げた正義は脆く破れ
戦場は血の海 此処が終点だ
I can die, I can die
幕は落ち 示す道は途絶えた
力無き者は淘汰され付き従えるは頂点捕食
経験して尚も学べぬ愚者以下の
牙を剥き出し荒れ狂う
血に飢えた野獣の形相
本能のまま？生き抜く為？
狂乱の世
誰もが狂気と恐怖に染まり
混沌と化した此の世界では
何が正しく何が間違いなのかさえ
わからず曖昧に誤魔化す
消えた
I wanna run away, fuckin far away
Run away. right now
指先にかけた引き金
I wanna look away.
Bury my head in the sand, in the sand
許しを請い撃ち抜く
I wanna run away, fuckin far away
Run away, right now
指先にかけた引き金
I wanna look away
Bury my head in the sand, in the sand
許しを請い撃ち抜く
The song "Escape" by Deviloof is an intense and powerful reflection on the chaotic, violent state of the world. The lyrics speak of a world where everyone is stained by madness and fear, and where uncertainty and ambiguity reign supreme. The opening line, "Eyes... I can die, I can die," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer describes a world where death is always lurking just around the corner.
The second stanza is particularly brutal, describing a world where everyone is reduced to animalistic savagery, their primal instincts taking over in the face of overwhelming chaos and destruction. The chorus reflects a desire to escape from this bleak reality, to run away and bury one's head in the sand rather than confront the horror head-on. However, even this escape is fraught with danger, as the final stanza describes a world where those without power are cast aside and devoured by those at the top of the food chain.
Overall, "Escape" is a searing indictment of the world we live in, a world where violence and madness are the norm, and where survival often means sacrificing one's dignity and humanity. The song is an unflinching portrayal of the bleakness and brutality of modern life, and a reminder that even in the face of such darkness, hope and redemption are still possible.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes...
Opening of the song.
I can die, I can die
The singer contemplates death and the possibility of dying.
降り注ぐ木漏れ日 天道の導き
Under the guidance of the sun, the pure-hearted devote their souls without suspicion.
潔き人は無垢に疑う事すら知らずに捧げる魂
Pure-hearted people offer their souls without even knowing doubt and thinking on something impure.
勝利と栄光は我等の手に
Victory and glory are in our hands.
牙を剥き出し荒れ狂う
The singer describes the image of a wild and ferocious beast baring its fangs.
血に飢えた野獣の形相
The singer envisions a hunger in a beast for blood.
本能のまま？生き抜く為？
Is surviving by instincts and living by them the way to live?
狂乱の世
The world is insane and very disturbed.
誰もが狂気と恐怖に染まり
Everyone gets stained and soaked by insanity and fear.
混沌と化した此の世界では
In this world of chaos.
何が正しく何が間違いなのかさえ
Even what is right and what is wrong is unclear.
わからず曖昧に誤魔化す
Can't understand things and deceives the ambiguity.
消えた
This is the end of the verse.
I wanna run away, fuckin far away
The singer wants to escape and run away into the distance.
Run away, right now
The artist emphasizes the urgency to escape now.
指先にかけた引き金
The artist about to pull the trigger.
I wanna look away
The singer wants to look away and ignore things.
Bury my head in the sand, in the sand
The singer wants to hide and not face the reality.
許しを請い 撃ち抜く
The artist begs for forgiveness before pulling the trigger.
硝煙臭 悲劇の跡 裁きは下された
The smell of gunpowder lingers and the aftermath of tragedy has already been judged.
掲げた正義は脆く破れ
The righteousness that was displayed proved to be easily broken.
戦場は血の海 此処が終点だ
The battlefields are surrounded by a sea of blood, and this is the end.
幕は落ち 示す道は途絶えた
The curtains have fallen, and there is no clear path ahead.
力無き者は淘汰され付き従えるは頂点捕食
The powerless are eliminated, and the rest must obey the pinnacle predator.
経験して尚も学べぬ愚者以下の
Even with experience, the one who still can't learn is below foolishness.
Writer(s): Keisuke, Seiya, ｋｅｉｓｕｋｅ, ｓｅｉｙａ
Contributed by Evan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@xxcrying_lauraxx
damn those whistle screams, Kyo would be proud
@hughneutron5303
japanese people have a level of class i'll just never reach. the instruments, the outfits, everything just looks so classy
@lostpopcorns
I don't think you know what classy means.
@adecentdelinquent8986
I get you bro. Japanese people make the best everything. Idc if people call me a weeaboo cause it deserves all the love I have for it. Japan is the best country ever.
@hughneutron5303
@@adecentdelinquent8986 skyline, evo, SUPRA!!!!!!! nuff said
@lmiepzul8573
Music agree,but for the outfits totally not.still look cute.
@kurrupoppo6937
The looks actually come from western glam rock and metal(hair metal)
@saulosato
3:21 new skill unlocked
@Meuriem
hilarious も楽しい
@OfficialCaltura
its guinea pig mode haha