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Devilskin To Relase New Single ‘Never See The Light’ on 10th June 2016
‘Devilskin have conquered their home territory New Zealand. Now it’s the rest of the world’s turn to surrender’
Metal Hammer
‘Eardrum-perforatingly savage’
Kerrang!
Devilskin release their new single Never See The Light on June 10th following their first ever UK tour.
Never See The Light is a rollercoaster of a tune, the powerful driving bass riff at the beginning is portent to the emotive power the song has. It’s truculent, compelling and gripping. The message and the emotion behind Never See The Light is very dear to Devilskin’s hearts.
Following the empowerment and self-belief of the last single Start A Revolution, Never See The Light is more an introspective reflection of loss and love.
Jennie wrote the lyrics after their dear friend Shoki Kamishima, who played bass in a band they knew, took his own life. New Zealand immigration service wouldn’t acknowledge his talents as being crucial or viable to his continuing stay in NZ with his band. He got deported and sadly took his own life.
Devilskin wanted the video to have a fun theme and lighthearted moments to honour the sort of person Shoki was. Produced by the band the video was filmed in a local nightclub, with fans invited to be part of the audience, donning crazy and weird masks and costumes to great effect. Watch now: –
The four piece Devilskin hail from Hamilton, New Zealand and comprise of the mesmerizing Jennie Skulander on vocals, the red bearded ‘evil twins’ Nail and Paul Martin on guitars and Nic Martin on drums. Devilskin have already earned a formidable reputation by earnestly demonstrating commitment to unpretentious musical values: writing songs that have depth and passion, and a relentless touring schedule. In 2015 Devilskin have supported Mötley Crüe, Slash and Alice Cooper in New Zealand. Their tactical instrumental attack is balanced by the seductive Jennie Skulander and her incredible voice that sweeps from whisper to roar, rips with power, drips with melody and captivates with sincerity.
Devilskin’s irresistible We Rise is at times visceral, urgent and magniloquent but is also tempered with tenderness, empathy, love and bare souls. “ ‘We Rise’ is a roller coaster of emotions and moods, just like life” enthuses Paul Martin “there’s definitely power and there’s definitely passion. The songs are very real, and brutally honest, just like our live show.”
Musically twisted and possessed We Rise combines gorgeous melodies of heavy, bombastic rifts, with streamlined hard rock anthems aimed squarely at the arena circuit, no one else does it better right now.
Devilskin are currently mixing their new album and plan to return to the UK and Europe later this year.
‘Devilskin are coming all the way to our hemisphere and beyond, so watch out for them conquering a continent near you soon’
Kerrang!
‘Devilskin have conquered their home territory New Zealand. Now it’s the rest of the world’s turn to surrender’
METAL HAMMER
‘You need to hear this album……Play the crap out of it and pray to whatever deity floats your boat to bring them to the UK for a tour’
Devilgate Media‘
‘Remarkable do your ears a favour and get your hands on a copy – right now!’
New Wave Of British Heavy Metal
‘A cracking album from the Kiwi’s now get over to these shores asap!!’
10/10 Musicpedia Of Metal
‘Hard hitting and addictive.’
Rock Regeneration
‘Devilskin are firmly on my bucket list to see live’
All About Rock
‘DEVILSKIN are worth watching. The only way they can go is up.’
Demonzone
