Devilment

Devilment
Origin	Suffolk, England
Genres	Extreme metal, gothic metal, heavy metal
Years active	2011–present
Labels	Nuclear Blast
Members	Dani Filth Nick Johnson Colin Parks Lauren Francis Matt Alston
Past members	Daniel Finch Dan Jackson Aaron Boast Sam S. Junior

Devilment are a British heavy metal band originally formed by Daniel J Finch in late 2011.^[1] The band experienced problems finding a stable vocalist until Dani Filth from the extreme metal band Cradle of Filth joined. They released their first studio album, "The Great And Secret Show", on 3 November 2014.^[2]

History

(2011-2012) Beginning and 'Grotescapology' Demo

Sam S. Junior at the Rockharz open air 2015 at Ballenstedt/Germany.

Originally formed by Daniel Finch in late 2011, the band experienced trouble finding a stable vocalist until Finch's friend, Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth) agreed to help out on a couple of tracks. 'When I heard what Dan Finch was doing, I just had to get my claws into it. It had a unique sound to it that was both creepy and heavy but indelibly groovy. I instantly saw where we could take this beast...'

This turned into a studio demo, known as 'Grotescapology', completed after Dani finished work on Cradle of Filth's album 'The Manticore and Other Horrors' in October 2012. The demo featured eight tracks, which were used solely as a backbone for a new line-up when their drummer and two other members departed the group.

(2012-2013) New band members and preparing for The Great And Secret Show

Nick Johnson (Bass), Colin Parks (Guitar), Lauren Francis (Vocals & Keyboards), and Aaron Boast (Percussion) joined the band soon after, and 2013 became a productive time for the band as they gained worldwide press and aired demo tracks on various radio shows.

September 2013 saw the band enter Grindstone Studios in Suffolk with Producer Scott Atkins, who previously worked with the likes of Cradle of Filth, Behemoth, Amon Amarth, Sylosis and Gama Bomb. The band completed 13 tracks, including a cover of Midnight Oil's classic "Beds Are Burning" featuring guest vocals courtesy of Dani's long-term friend Bam Margera of MTV's Jackass and Viva La Bam.

'When I asked Bam if he would sing on it, he was instantly all over it. He went and undertook his vocals in Philadelphia with a well-known producer and now intends to put the track on his new movie, which is frankly, awesome of him'.

(2014–present), The Great And Secret Show

Dani Filth and Colin Parks at the Rockharz open air 2015 at Ballenstedt/Germany.

'The Great and Secret Show' was released on 3 November 2014. The album also closes with an orchestral rendition of 'Even Your Blood Group Rejects Me' by Spencer Creaghan. Following the release of the album, Devilment went on a European tour with Lacuna Coil and Motionless in White in November 2014.

Describing the album's lyrical themes, Dani said, 'The album ... concerns itself with the occult pulse behind the world, a land of imagination that can be slipped into at will. Like a generator buzzing behind everything. The truth behind the Wizard's curtain. A phantasmagorical nightscape. A wonderland. A midnight playground. The fertile land of the dead.'^[3]

Founding member Daniel Finch left in late 2014 following a dispute with the band and management. He went on to form 'The Dead Soul Communion' with ex-Devilment members Kev Jackson on bass and Simon Dawson (Steve Harris' British Lion) on drums.^[4]

Discography

Studio albums

• The Great and Secret Show (2014)
• Devilment II: The Mephisto Waltzes (2016)

Demos

• Grotescapology (2012)
• Demo 3 (2013)

Singles

• "Mother Kali" (2014)
• "Even Your Blood Group Rejects Me" (2014)
• "Sanity Hits a (Perfect) Zero" (2015)
• "Under the Thunder" (2016)
• "Hitchcock Blonde" (2016)
• "Full Dark, No Stars" (2016)

Band members

Current members

• Dani Filth - vocals (2011–present)
• Nick Johnson - bass (2012–present)
• Colin Parks - lead guitar (2013–present)
• Lauren Francis - keyboards/vocals (2013–present)
• Matt Alston - drums (2015–present)

Past members

• Kieron De Manns - guitars (2011)
• Justin Walker - bass (2011)
• Kieron De-Courci - keyboards (2011–2012)
• Kev Jackson - bass (2011–2012)
• Simon Dawson - drums (2011–2012)
• Dan Jackson - guitars (2012–2013)
• Danny Finch - guitars (2011–2014)
• Aaron Boast - drums (2012–2015)
• Sam S Junior - guitars (2015)

References

1. "DEVILMENT". Nuclear Blast. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
2. Carter, Emily (27 October 2014). "Exclusive: Devilment (Featuring Dani Filth) Stream The Great And Secret Show". Kerrang. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
3. "CRADLE OF FILTH Frontman DANI FILTH's DEVILMENT Signs With NUCLEAR BLAST ENTERTAINMENT". Blabbermouth. 15 August 2014. Retrieved 15 March 2016.
4. "Introducing THE DEAD SOUL COMMUNION - Featuring DEVILMENT, SKYCLAD Members". BraveWords. 6 July 2015. Retrieved 15 March 2016.