California groove metal veterans DevilDriver have officially kicked off their next era, unveiling the music video for “Dig Your Own Grave” alongside details for their eleventh studio album, ‘Strike And Kill’.
The new record is set to arrive July 10th via Napalm Records, following recording sessions with producer Jason Suecof (Trivium, All That Remains). The single serves as the album’s opening track and surfaced after an initial premiere on SiriusXM.
‘Strike And Kill’ also marks the band’s first release with guitarist Gabe Mangold (Enterprise Earth), who joined following the departure of Mike Spreitzer.
Frontman Dez Fafara spoke on the mindset behind the album:
“My headspace hasn’t changed, I have not become complacent or soft in my view of the world or in my music. Metal is our outlet as listeners and writers, so on this record we focused on ‘getting it all out’ lyrically, and backing those lyrics with savage, relentless music that fuels the heavy California groove like no other. DevilDriver has never sounded like any other band, we do our own thing in our own way, and I’m the most proud of that.
I’m so proud of these musicians, this music, and the vibe around this record. DevilDriver sounds like no one else out there right now, we are here to ‘Strike And Kill‘!”
On the meaning behind the new single and its Mike Matsui-directed video, he added:
“‘Dig Your Own Grave‘ is about how one wrong decision, one wrong move can see your whole world turned upside down, effectively ‘digging’ your own grave… it’s that simple.
It can also refer to how your decisions can fuck someone else. This is why there’s the line ‘Six feet ain’t deep enough for you,’ because only a deep, deep hole is fitting for what you’ve done or tried to do to others. Be careful when you choose to make decisions at midnight.”
An official press release further paints the album as a dynamic and aggressive outing, blending the band’s signature groove with melodeath textures, industrial elements, and moments of atmospheric contrast—ranging from the blistering title track to more melodic cuts like “In The Moonlight” and “Never Coming Home,” before closing in explosive fashion with “All Bets Are Off.”
‘Strike And Kill’ Track Listing:
01 – “Dig Your Own Grave”
02 – “Dead In The Water”
03 – “Sanctified In Scars”
04 – “Strike And Kill”
05 – “In The Moonlight”
06 – “Ride Or Die”
07 – “Headed For The Fall”
08 – “Shut The Silence On”
09 – “Never Coming Home”
10 – “Summoning Shadows”
11 – “You’re Just A Ghost”
12 – “Oath Of Iron”
13 – “All Bets Are Off”
In support of the album, DevilDriver will also embark on a summer headlining tour with Upon A Burning Body and Ov Sulfur. Presales will be available using the code DYOG777.
With Upon A Burning Body & Ov Sulfur:
- 08/14 San Diego, CA – Observatory North Park
- 08/15 Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl
- 08/16 Phoenix, AZ – Marquee
- 08/18 San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater
- 08/19 Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
- 08/20 Houston, TX – House of Blues
- 08/22 Dallas, TX – House of Blues
- 08/23 Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
- 08/25 Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
- 08/26 Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
- 08/29 Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios
- 08/30 Salt Lake City, UT – The Depot
- 09/01 Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
- 09/02 Reno, NV – Club Underground
- 09/03 Sacramento, CA – Goldfield
- 09/04 San Jose, CA – The Ritz
- 09/05 Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
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