Devil You Know (band)

Devil You Know
Devil You Know lineup in 2014
Background information
Origin	Los Angeles, US
Genres	Metalcore
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Nuclear Blast
Associated acts	Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed, Devolved, All Shall Perish, Bleeding Through, Hiss of Atrocities
Website	www.facebook.com/Devilyouknowofficial

Members	Howard Jones John Sankey Francesco Artusato Ryan Wombacher

Past members	Roy Lev-Ari

Devil You Know is a metalcore supergroup formed in Los Angeles in 2012. They currently are signed to Nuclear Blast Records and have released two albums; The Beauty of Destruction and They Bleed Red.

History

The band started when drummer John Sankey (Devolved) and guitarist Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish, Hiss of Atrocities) began jamming and writing together in 2012. After 30 to 40 song ideas were written the two decided to look for a vocalist. A couple of early demo recordings were sent to Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed) who subsequently got interested and joined the band in late 2012.

In early 2013 the band started recording with producer and ex-Machine Head guitarist Logan Mader (Gojira, Five Finger Death Punch).^[1]

On October 23, 2013 it was announced the band signed to Nuclear Blast.^[2] A day later the first demo song "Shut It Down" was released online through the band's Facebook page.^[3] On October 31, 2013 the demo was released officially through the label YouTube channel.^[4]

On December 19, 2013 it was announced that the band finished recording of the album and that bassist Ryan Wombacher (Bleeding Through) and guitarist Roy Lev-Ari (Hiss of Atrocities) joined the band.^[5]

In February–March, 2014 the band took part in Soundwave Festival in Australia.^[6]

On March 5, 2014 the debut single "Seven Years Alone" was released.^[7] On March 27, 2014 the official music video for "Seven Years Alone" was released.^[8]

The band's debut album The Beauty of Destruction mixed by Chris "Zeuss" Harris was released on April 24 (EU), April 28th (UK) and April 29, 2014 (US and the rest of the world) via Nuclear Blast.^[9]^[10]

It charted at the #50 in Billboard 200 selling nearly 6,000 units in the first week.^[11]

In April–June, 2014 the band took part in Revolver Golden Gods Tour with Black Label Society, Down and Butcher Babies.^[12]

On October 31, 2014, a music video for "It's Over" was released.^[13] On March 9, 2015, the band released an official music video for "As Bright as the Darkness.^[14]

In June 2015, the band started recording the sophomore album.^[15]

On September 10, 2015, the band released "Stay of Execution",^[16] the first single off the sophomore album titled They Bleed Red which is slated for release on November 6, 2015, via Nuclear Blast.^[17]

Band members

Current members

Howard Jones – vocals (2012–present)
Francesco Artusato – guitar (2012–present)
John Sankey – drums (2012–present)
Ryan Wombacher – bass, vocals (2013–present)

Current live members

John Boecklin – drums (2016–present)

Former members

Roy Lev-Ari – guitar (2013–2015)

Discography

The Beauty of Destruction (2014)
They Bleed Red (2015)

Awards and nominations

Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards

Year	Recipient/Nominated work	Award	Result
2014	Devil You Know	Best New Band^[18]	Won

References

Devil You Know

Howard Jones John Sankey Francesco Artusato Ryan Wombacher Roy Lev-Ari

Studio albums	The Beauty of Destruction They Bleed Red

Singles	"Seven Years Alone" "It's Over" "Stay Of Execution" "The Way We Die"

Related articles	Killswitch Engage All Shall Perish Devolved Bleeding Through

Authority control	WorldCat Identities VIAF: 308245097 MusicBrainz: e35d3678-25e6-48e3-a40d-3059b9831bf3

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