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4 days ago
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DEVILSKIN Unveil New Album Re-Evolution
2025 AMA People's Choice Award Winners and masters of immersive music, DEVILSKIN today release their new album RE-EVOLUTION, a collection of thirteen colossal songs displaying just how far they have come in their extraordinary 15-year journey. Having just completed an adrenaline-fuelled 11-date nationwide tour, New Zealand's hottest hard-rock metal act, DEVILSKIN, today celebrates the release of their most evocative album to date, exactly eleven years after the release of their chart-topping double platinum -selling debut album WE RISE. RE-EVOLUTION is bold. The band's sixth release is a profound collection of huge songs, both welcomingly familiar and sonically fresh. This is a dynamic perspective: the continued growth, the re-invention, and the re-evolution of Devilskin as songwriters and as artists. RE-EVOLUTION reinforces Devilskin's fearsome reputation for honesty, depth and integrity, and for writing beautiful and captivating songs. The band dives deeply from introspective personal moments to visceral nightmares, weaved with brazen chaos, and dreamy, melodic mind trips. Subject matter once again highlights the fact that the band aren't afraid to discuss the tough topics: loss; depression; phobia; anguish; addiction; death; and of course, life. Once again working with producer Dave Rhodes, the Hamilton four-piece have ascended with no limits to their creativity and ability to explore sonics and soundscapes. Devilskin say: 'We really approached this album from a fresh perspective. From the way we share demo's and ideas, to using a studio we had never been in before; the process was streamlined for precision. We knew exactly what we wanted to achieve. We set some lofty goals for ourselves and everyone pushed themselves that little bit harder. We all had the one focus, just to make this our finest work, our most expressive, expansive and evocative album.' Kicking off with the ambitious grandeur and stark confrontation that is " Red", the band instantly hit stride and display a keen awareness of the listeners wants and needs and they deliver by the bucketful. " Swelter" is fierce and unrelenting; " Desiderium" dreamy and direct; all the time the production is teasing, charming and flaying your senses. 'While we all feel the natural pressure to out-perform each previous record, this one felt remarkably relaxed, and probably more about having fun recording and seeing our visions come to life in real time. Having the control, the resources, and the right people around is key', said the band. RE-EVOLUTION is also Devilskin's first time adding guest features on the album as well. With Twelve Foot Ninja's Nik Barker and Joe Hottinger of Halestorm both lending their talents to the music, explaining: 'We had been talking to these guys for a while, and we've floated the idea of guest spots on albums in the past. This time around, all of our stars aligned and we were able to include some of our favourite people.' RE-EVOLUTION is out globally today with CD & Vinyl available from Devilskin's website, JB Hi-Fi, and select local record stores across New Zealand. RE-EVOLUTION TRACK LISTING 1 'Red' 2 'Swelter' 3 'Desiderium' 4 'Have I Come Undone' 5 'Ghosts In The Mud' 6 'Rain In The Wind' 7 'Once Forgotten' 8 'Half-Life Of Dreams' 9 'Burn Slow' 10 'Entomophobia' 11 'Celestial' 12 'An Island' 13 'Twenty-Eight'
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07-07-2025
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Brewtown Announces Night Of NZ Metal/Rock Royalty
Press Release – Brewtown Upper Hutt, NZ – Amped Up, Aotearoa's most ferocious new metal festival, has revealed its 2025 line-up—and it's a storm of sound set to strike Brewtown, Upper Hutt on Saturday, October 25th, from 4PM 'til late. Leading the charge are two of New Zealand's most iconic alt-mental artists including Blindspott, known for their emotionally charged live performances and genre-defying catalogue of contemporary Kiwi metal. Joining them are Devilskin, bringing their explosive blend of heavy riffs and powerhouse vocals. With platinum records and festival-conquering experience, they're set to deliver another unforgettable performance. Support comes from South Auckland Polynesian metal pioneers Shepherds Reign, whose fusion of Pacific heritage and thunderous metal has earned international acclaim. Brewtown General Manager Phil Gorman says 'this is NZ metal /rock royalty right here in the town built for metal. Upper Hutt and the Wellington region is in for a real treat where the stars have aligned to have all three artists on one epic bill over Labour weekend. This gig marks the beginning of another huge summer of live music in the regions newest live gig venue built for rock n roll at Brewtown' Festival goers can also indulge in a full lineup of craft beer, bourbon, wine, and non alcoholic options straight from the Brewtown Festival Bars, alongside a curated selection of street food vendors to fuel the night. Amped Up 2025 is a no-compromise, one-night-only celebration of heaviness promising pure, unfiltered power. No filler. Just fire.
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07-07-2025
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Brewtown Announces Night Of NZ Metal/Rock Royalty
Brewtown Upper Hutt announce Amped Up 2025 and Unleashed Full Line-Up: Blindspott, Devilskin, and Shepherds Reign to Rock Brewtown This October Upper Hutt, NZ – Amped Up, Aotearoa's most ferocious new metal festival, has revealed its 2025 line-up—and it's a storm of sound set to strike Brewtown, Upper Hutt on Saturday, October 25th, from 4PM 'til late. Leading the charge are two of New Zealand's most iconic alt-mental artists including Blindspott, known for their emotionally charged live performances and genre-defying catalogue of contemporary Kiwi metal. Joining them are Devilskin, bringing their explosive blend of heavy riffs and powerhouse vocals. With platinum records and festival-conquering experience, they're set to deliver another unforgettable performance. Support comes from South Auckland Polynesian metal pioneers Shepherds Reign, whose fusion of Pacific heritage and thunderous metal has earned international acclaim. Brewtown General Manager Phil Gorman says 'this is NZ metal /rock royalty right here in the town built for metal. Upper Hutt and the Wellington region is in for a real treat where the stars have aligned to have all three artists on one epic bill over Labour weekend. This gig marks the beginning of another huge summer of live music in the regions newest live gig venue built for rock n roll at Brewtown' Festival goers can also indulge in a full lineup of craft beer, bourbon, wine, and non alcoholic options straight from the Brewtown Festival Bars, alongside a curated selection of street food vendors to fuel the night. Amped Up 2025 is a no-compromise, one-night-only celebration of heaviness promising pure, unfiltered power. No filler. Just fire. Tickets are on sale now via
NZ Herald
27-06-2025
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- NZ Herald
Devilskin ready to drop Re-Evolution album featuring singles Swelter, Half-Life of Dreams
Devilskin's Re-Evolution Tour has been a resounding success. That's the view of fans across the motu who have flooded the band's socials with compliments, as several venues delivered near-sellout crowds. The tour is now nearing completion. After serving up another stellar performance at the Parāoa Brewing Co in Whangapāroa, the
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13-06-2025
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2025 AMA People's Choice Winners DEVILSKIN Release New Track 'Swelter'
Undoubtedly New Zealand's hottest rock ticket at the moment, Devilskin present their second single and first video from the forthcoming album RE-EVOLUTION. Fresh from taking out the coveted People's Choice Award in the recent Aotearoa Music Awards, climbing all over rock radio with the bold, upbeat single 'Half-Life of Dreams', AND currently immersed in a 12-date NZ tour, Devilskin release the incendiary track 'Swelter', which see's vocalist Jennie Skulander towering over one of the sickest riffs you'll ever hear. As Skulander monster-hulks her way between flashes of calm and vicious sonic intrusions, this song, with its razor riffage and Jennie's devastating delivery, is immediately compelling and contagious. This is bold and right in your face as Jennie belts out the first lyric 'Everything, anything you want to be, you can be, you just need the right philosophy!' Addressing the subject of personal responsibility and achieving your potential, lyricist Paul Martin comments 'I had this odd neighbour for a while. His life was junk food, gaming, living with mum, and generally being inert; so I developed this story for him. When Nic came up with the music, with its aggression, quirks, and schizophonics, it just fell together perfectly.' And then there's the video, directed by multi-award winning director Shae Sterling. A visual feast, the clip is an action packed 'hard ride' through some iconic Kiwi glory. Not for the first time, Devilskin show they aren't too-cool-for-school by injecting some hearty homegrown humour into the visuals and obviously having fun in the process. Drummer Nic Martin shares his enthusiasm: "We're absolutely thrilled to share this wild, wacky video with the world. It was a total pleasure to have our friend and long-time collaborator Shae direct the chaos with his signature style. Reminiscent of westie-glam and 80's kiwi bogan, but with a taste of modern metalcore twisted in, the replay-value on this video is sky-high."
