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.
Number Three Never Forget
The Devil Wears Prada Lyrics
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You've surrendered yourself to fashion
Come back to your faith, come back to grace
( Come back to your faith, come back to grace )
He sang with us and loved others
The death of obsession
The blood relationship, creates such a rotten demise
Such blackness portrays the love of a machine
I did not want you to join this culture
So how can you be so proud?
Pray to the heavens, with whatever it takes
I wish to shine this light back upon you
It's obvious that apocalyptic barriers (will give) no mercy to fashion
You've compromised your doctrines
You've surrendered yourself now
The lyrics of The Devil Wears Prada's song Number Three Never Forget touch on the theme of faith and the dangers of compromising one's beliefs for the sake of trends and fashion. The first line addresses someone who had a set of beliefs or doctrines but gave them up to follow the trends of the moment. The singer urges this person to come back to their faith and grace, suggesting that they have strayed too far from their true beliefs. The repetition of the line "Come back to your faith, come back to grace" reinforces this plea.
The second part of the song references someone who had joined a culture or trend that the singer did not want them to participate in. This culture is described as "blackness" and a "love of a machine," indicating that it is soulless and mechanical. The singer is puzzled by the individual's pride in this culture, as it seems to have compromised their beliefs. The final lines of the song urge the person to pray to the heavens and warns that there will be no mercy for those who follow fashion and stray from their true beliefs.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of urgency and a warning against the dangers of compromising one's faith for the sake of trends and fashions that go against one's beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
You've compromised your doctrines
You've strayed from what you once believed in
You've surrendered yourself to fashion
You've given in to the pressures of societal trends
Come back to your faith, come back to grace
Return to the values that once guided you and find redemption
( Come back to your faith, come back to grace )
Repeat the plea for the person's return to their old beliefs and morals
He sang with us and loved others
The person in question was once a part of a supportive community and cared for those around them
The death of obsession
Overcoming an unhealthy fixation and letting go
The blood relationship, creates such a rotten demise
The bond between family members can breed toxicity and destruction
Oh Lord
Expressing a sense of desperation and pleading for divine intervention
Such blackness portrays the love of a machine
The obsession with material possessions and consumer culture lacks humanity and emotion
I did not want you to join this culture
The artist regrets or disapproves of the other person's involvement in superficial trends
So how can you be so proud?
Questioning why someone would take pride in being a part of a shallow, damaging system
Pray to the heavens, with whatever it takes
Urging someone to do whatever they can to turn to a higher power for guidance and strength
I wish to shine this light back upon you
The singer hopes to inspire the other person to return to a life guided by love and compassion
It's obvious that apocalyptic barriers (will give) no mercy to fashion
If the world faces terrible disaster or crisis, materialistic values will not protect or spare anyone
You've compromised your doctrines
Reiteration of the first line's meaning
You've surrendered yourself now
Reiteration of the second line's meaning
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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MassHysteriaHD
I can't believe Mike said he thinks all the old stuff is just immature metalcore. Like 0:58 is soooo good
Bob Ballard
Plagues is such an amazing album.
JOHNNY POLTERGEIST
Best album by Prada
DWH RGRT
Best one
Evan Thibodeaux
2000-2009 best core music, the genre has some new potential but not as timeless as this
viktr estebn
i'm don't follow any religion, but when they were truly Christians i liked them most.. i miss this band.
Improvised Chaos
They are wolves in sheep's clothing. :(
Takes a witch to know a witch. Just saying.
Nathaniel Wells
they are still christian, their last album is named after a bible verse dude, they are awesome
el barto
This band has got me through a lot
Eddie kennelly
@Krysen Stott i feel you ...hope things get better mate