The band features the spectacular Jennie Skulander on lead vocals. Her powerful and compelling voice and alluring stage presence sets her apart from any vocalist New Zealand has put up so far. With an unerring gift for melody, Jennies’ incredible voice sweeps from whisper to roar, rips with power, drips with melody and captivates with sincerity. Jennie previously fronted Rotorua band Slipping Tongue garnering a swathe of fans with their videos, eps and album. Slipping Tongue also impressed many when they opened for Coheed & Cambria in 2008.
On lead guitar is The Nail from popular Waikato band Chuganaut who won the NZ Battle of the Bands and the World Battle Of The Bands in 2004. Played BDO in 2005 and opened for Iron Maiden at Mt Smart stadium in 2009. Chuganaut has played numerous national tours and released several singles, eps, videos and an album. Nails’ searing guitar work and high energy performance bring real intensity to the live show.
Playing bass guitar is Paul Martin, known as the Axeman from arguably, New Zealands most popular radio show, the Axe Attack. Lead guitarist and vocalist for World War Four, Pauls’ previous bands include Knightshade and Blackjack. He has opened for Black Label Society (2006), Heaven & Hell (2007) and Motorhead twice (2008), and played BDO (2009). Paul’s powerful and aggressive bass style is a propulsive force in the bands sound.
Nic Martin joined Devilskin as drummer in August 2011 at the age of 15. Pauls son, Nic is the youngest artist to ever play the BDO when he performed with World War Four in 2009 at the age of 13. Nic adds to the show with a real display of power and passion on the drums. With a fierce style all his own and the inexhaustible energy of youth, Nics truculent style and showmanship are fast becoming a talking point on the NZ live music scene. Not to mention making Devilskin one of the few bands featuring a father and son in their line-up.
Together, Devilskin have the ability to write songs that have depth and passion. They create a compelling and irresistible sound and perform a stunning, explosive, live show.
Mountains and Be Like the River (2015–2017)
After sold-out album tour for We Rise and an eight-date 'Summer Surrender' tour in late 2014, the band returned home to record to release a follow-up single Mountains, recorded whilst they were over in England. Following the supporting Mountains and the Moon tour, the band went to England to finish fully recording their follow-up album, Be Like the River. The album's first single, "Pray" was released on 11 August 2016. The full album was later released on 11 November 2016, and peaked at #1 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart, like its predecessor. To follow the album release, Devilskin went on a promotional tour, opening for acts such as Airbourne and playing at festivals such as the Download Festival.
On 7 September 2018, Devilskin announced their new single "Endo". This was followed up with the release of "All Fall Down" on 5 April.
Red (2020)
On 17 January 2020 Devilskin announced the forthcoming release of their third album Red along with a new single, "Corrode".[26] This was released to streaming platforms on 3 April 2020 with the plan to follow up with an appearance at Homegrown Music Festival and an international tour. However due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in New Zealand this, along with physical disc copies, has been postponed.
Fade
Devilskin Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
All of them have said those words before
Now the tables turned, there is no chance
Wires twisted, ripped and raw
Because I'm just another one to fade
You say you're sorry, had to come to this
Because you used me for you loneliness
Selfish behalf, now I stall
Because I'm just another one to fade
Yeah, just another one, blank face
(guitar solo)
Because I'm just another one to fade, yeah
Yeah, just another one, blank face, oh yeah
(just another one)
You're a blank face
You're a blank face
The song "Fade" by Devilskin talks about the betrayal of one person by another, and the consequences of being used and left alone. The lyrics reveal the feelings of the singer, who has been manipulated by someone they believed in, and now they feel like just another disposable person, left behind and forgotten.
The song starts with the line, "You make me believe even though I'm not right," which suggests that the singer may have been vulnerable and susceptible to manipulation by someone who took advantage of their trust. The next line, "All of them have said those words before," shows that the singer has been through this before and has learned the hard way that not everyone is trustworthy.
As the song progresses, the singer realizes that the tables have turned, and they are now the ones being used and discarded. The line, "Wires twisted, ripped, and raw," reflects the emotional turmoil and pain that the singer feels as a result of this betrayal.
The chorus, "Because I'm just another one to fade," repeats the idea that the singer feels disposable and unimportant to the one who used them. The line, "You're a blank face," suggests that the person who betrayed the singer is now just a faceless figure, someone without empathy or compassion.
Overall, "Fade" is a powerful song that explores the themes of betrayal, manipulation, and the emotional pain of being used and abandoned.
Line by Line Meaning
You make me believe even though I'm not right
You give me hope and make me feel better even though I don't deserve it.
All of them have said those words before
I've heard these same empty promises from others before.
Now the tables turned, there is no chance
The situation has changed and I have no hope left.
Wires twisted, ripped and raw
My emotions are tangled and painful.
Because I'm just another one to fade
I'm just another person destined to disappear and be forgotten.
You say you're sorry, had to come to this
You apologize for the situation we're in, but you were the cause.
And I was nothing to you at all
To you, I was just a means of alleviating your own loneliness.
Because you used me for your loneliness
You used me to fill a void in your life.
Selfish behalf, now I stall
It was all about you and now I'm left to suffer the consequences.
Yeah, just another one, blank face
I'm just another faceless, insignificant person to you.
You're a blank face
You are someone who doesn't care about others and only thinks of yourself.
Contributed by Sydney G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@sharnheads4156
Honestly I listen to this song every day. I love Devilskin and this is definitely one of my all-time favorites.
@hughmagoo3813
All 4 of you are PERFECT together. I’ve only been listening (over and over) for a week now and I am just blown away!! Thank you for the fresh, raw and most kick ass music I’ve heard in a loooong time!! I can’t wait to see you live somewhere in Kansas! Love you all!!!
@courtneyschwass8845
Honestly in love with this song... Love this band, especially live, you guys are awesome!
@matthewking-alexander4054
Devilskin are one of the Best NZ Hard Rock Bands of All Time. I love their music so much. They're awesome.
@karlrobinson5236
Jennie has such an amazing voice...one of the greatest kiwi bands, if not the best!
@raistlin906
This is a perfect album. She sings so well in a wide variety of styles from ballads to hard rock or guthurals. We have a lot of talented bands with a female singer nowadays: Devilskin, Sumo Cyco, Jinjer...
@marksmith480
My new favorite band, vocals are fantastic, band just rocks on great sound all around
@mohammadnorsyafiq1859
So do I.. rock on!👍🤟
@dougdeegan7729
Ditto
@rudybigboote3883
Yep, first Devilskin song I heard was Little Pills and was instantly hooked. Great band!