The band chose their name based on an anti-materialistic mindset, deriving it from the novel of the same title. Initially assuming the novel conveyed anti-materialism, they later discovered it did not. Despite the misunderstanding, they kept the name, redefining it to represent a non-materialistic perspective and emphasizing that possessions won't matter at the Last Judgment. While they started as a Christian band, they have since moved away from that foundation and evolved their style. Guitarist Kyle Sipress stated in 2021 that they have not actively promoted themselves as a Christian band for a while. While most band members no longer identify as Christians, their focus remains on creating enjoyable music.
The band's journey began in 2005 when they played their first show with a fill-in bassist and just one guitarist. Soon after, Jeremy DePoyster joined as the rhythm guitarist, and bassist Andy Trick completed the lineup. They started playing local shows in Dayton and recorded their demo, titled "Patterns of a Horizon," later that year.
The band later signed with Rise Records and released their debut album, "Dear Love: A Beautiful Discord," in 2006. The album garnered attention and the band embarked on various tours.
They released their second album, "Plagues," on August 21, 2007. The singles "HTML Rulez D00d" and "Hey John, What's Your Name Again?" had music videos that aired on MTV and Fuse. "Plagues" surpassed the sales of their debut album, reaching No. 57 on the Billboard 200. The album was later re-released in 2008 with additional content. They recorded a cover of "Still Fly" for the compilation album "Punk Goes Crunk," citing Underoath and Still Remains as influences.
The band's third album, "With Roots Above and Branches Below," was released in 2009. It showcased a heavier and more epic sound while maintaining melodies. The album reached No. 11 on the Billboard 200. They continued to tour extensively, including participation in the Warped Tour and collaborations with bands like All That Remains and Killswitch Engage. In 2009, they were named Band of the Year by Alternative Press.
They released the EP "Zombie" on August 23, 2010 and followed it by going on their Back to the Roots Tour.
They released their fourth full-length studio album, "Dead Throne," on September 13, 2011, through Ferret Music. The album, described as their most emotional and well-written, peaked at No. 10 on the Billboard 200, selling over 32,000 copies in its first week. "Dead Throne" topped the Christian and Independent album charts and reached No. 3 on the Rock and Hard Rock album charts.
The band participated in the Mayhem Festival tour in 2012 and released a CD/DVD album titled "Dead and Alive" on June 26, 2012.
The band's fifth album, "8:18," was released in 2013. It featured a more melancholic sound and heavy contributions from guitarist Chris Rubey. They embarked on the Warped Tour and released the EP "Space" in 2015. The EP marked the addition of guitarist Kyle Sipress to the band.
On March 7, 2015, they re-signed with Rise Records. Shortly after, founding guitarist Chris Rubey departed and they announced their upcoming EP, "Space." They released a 7" vinyl titled "South of the City" on Record Store Day. They embarked on a tour to celebrate the five-year anniversary of "Zombie." The band introduced a new guitarist, Kyle Sipress, and released two songs from the "Space" EP, "Supernova" and "Alien." The EP was released on August 21, 2015. In 2016, drummer Daniel Williams left the band, and they released their album "Transit Blues" on October 7, 2016. They signed with Solid State Records in September 2018.
In 2019, The Devil Wears Prada welcomed Jonathan Gering and Giuseppe Capolupo as official members for their seventh studio album, "The Act," released in October 2019. They later saw the departure of bassist Andy Trick and the addition of Mason Nagy. The band released the EP "ZII" as a sequel to their previous EP "Zombie," featuring singles such as "Termination" and "Nightfall." Their eighth studio album, "Color Decay," was released in September 2022, featuring singles like "Time" and "Broken," with a deluxe edition released in May 2023.
HTML Rulez d00d
The Devil Wears Prada Lyrics
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( And yet I've been cleansed with the water )
A purity no mind can grasp
A purity so cool upon my fingertips
The vision that I've seen
this is the action that spawns from the end
For the longest time, I've been watching the world breathe against
Are mountains composed of
tombstones, tombstones, tombstones
Examine these beautiful faces, keep singing now
Keep singing
Will we push bedlam noise to the state of blissfulness?
Display her beauty to the people
A purity no mind can grasp
The lyrics of The Devil Wears Prada's song HTML Rulez D00d describe a sense of cleansing and purity that the singer has achieved, which is so intense that it is difficult to fully comprehend. The lines "And yet I've been cleansed with the water" and "A purity no mind can grasp" suggest a spiritual transformation or awakening of some kind, possibly a religious or ritualistic experience. The singer also makes reference to tombstones and mountains, which could symbolize death and rebirth, or the idea that true purity can only be attained through overcoming obstacles.
The song also contains lines that urge the listener to continue singing and to push "bedlam noise" (chaos and disorder) towards a state of bliss. The singer seems to be encouraging others to see and appreciate the beauty in the world and in each other. The use of the term "HTML rulez d00d" in the title and chorus of the song (which is slang for "HTML rules, dude") could be interpreted as a comment on the power and influence of technology in our lives, and how it can be used to spread positive messages and bring people together.
Overall, the lyrics to HTML Rulez D00d are open to interpretation and could be seen as a call to action for listeners to embrace a sense of purity and beauty in their lives, while also acknowledging the challenges and difficult realities that we all face.
Line by Line Meaning
And yet I've been cleansed
Even with all the chaos around me, I feel purified
A purity no mind can grasp
The feeling of this purity is beyond words or comprehension
A purity so cool upon my fingertips
The sensation is calming to my body and senses
The vision that I've seen
I have witnessed something extraordinary and worth sharing
this is the action that spawns from the end
What comes after the end is the beginning of something new and exciting
For the longest time, I've been watching the world breathe against
I have been studying the world and its movements for a very long time
What lies here, what lies here
What is hidden or not evident beneath the surface
Are mountains composed of tombstones, tombstones, tombstones
The mountains are made of graves, signifying death and destruction
Examine these beautiful faces, keep singing now
Appreciate and admire the beauty around us, let us celebrate it with music
Will we push bedlam noise to the state of blissfulness?
Can we turn the chaos and noise into something peaceful and joyous?
Display her beauty to the people
Show the world the beauty of what we have seen and experienced
A purity no mind can grasp
The feeling of this purity is beyond words or comprehension
Lyrics © SONGS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: ANDREW JEROME TRICK, CHRISTOPHER HENRY RUBEY, JAMES SELLECK BANEY, JEREMY ROBERT DEPOYSTER, LARRY DANIEL WILLIAMS, MICHAEL JAMES HRANICA
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Andreas van Aarde
Lyrics:
Oh, and yet, I've, been cleansed...
And yet I've been cleansed with the water
A purity no mind can grasp
A purity so cool upon my fingertips
The vision that I have seen; this is the action that spawns from the end.
For the longest time, I've been watching (I've been watching) the world breathe again
What lies here
What lies here
Are mountains
Composed of
Tombstones
Tombstones
Tombstones
Tombstones
Examine these, these beautiful faces; keep singing now, keep singing now
Examine these beautiful faces; keep singing now
Examine these beautiful faces; of war
(Now, Examine, these, beautiful fa-ces sing, sing, singing, sing, singing)
Yeah!
Will we push bedlam noise to the state of blissfulness?
Display her beauty
To the people
To the people
Oh!
A purity no mind can grasp
Birds Are Dinosaurs
Still rips in 2022. This album changed my life. TDWP forever.
dankspixel
It was my first concert as a young teen... Emos east Austin Texas, I remember an older teen def older then me falling into my arms after moshing and I saved her from a pretty nasty hit to the head and she gave me a kiss on the cheek, twas the best concert experience
Print on Acrylic Glass
2023
Cory
2023. It's my regular gym hype playlist - Plagues was so good!
Larbear92Btf
Hell yeah! ❤🤘💯🧡😎
ShadeAstray
I was 16 when I bought this CD. I'm now 30 and TDWP will forever be my favorite band. Seeing them and ABR on 4/29!
Audrey Brown
13 years old! I remember listening to them when was younger! Now I'm 29, almost 30! Still hits!
Christian Matos
From 2:07-2:39. One of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve ever heard by one of my fav bands. Shit gives me chills
Ediana Ventrice
Damn I'm getting old. I listened to this when I was 19 going to my freshman year of college . Now I'm 28 & I still love this band.
matthew johns
31 still love this band :P x