Tag Archive: Devil Sold His Soul

Devil Sold His Soul Record ‘An Ocean Of Lights‘ Live Session

Filed Under: Video

Nov.28, 2011

Devil Sold His Soul, the UK’s somewhat heavier answer to Deftones, have released footage of a live recording session they die for Sitcom Soldiers of their song ‘An Ocean Of Lights‘ from their 2010 album Blessed & Cursed.

This was posted on the band’s website about a month ago, but it’s testament to their relative lack of exposure that it’s taken this long for even me, an avid fan, to pick up on it – which is a shame, because they’re a hugely talented band with an admirable work ethic.

They just recently toured Russia, Ukraine and Belarus – which not a lot of UK bands do – but they seem to have a surging European following, which is great. Catch the tour video after the jump if you’re interested.

- CG

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Tags: An Ocean Of Lights, Blessed & Cursed, Devil Sold His Soul

From The Archive: Devil Sold His Soul – A Fragile Hope

Filed Under: Albums You Should Hear, Audio, From the Archive

Aug.10, 2011

The discovery of a new band is always exciting. Will it be something you’ve heard countless times? An experience that leaves a bad taste in your mouth? Or is it a treat from which you cannot stop consuming? I wanted to take a trip back in time to reminisce about bands/albums that not only introduced me to heavy music, but kept me coming back for more…

From The Archive: Devil Sold His Soul – A Fragile Hope

Avast ye! First-Mate Disinformasiya has effected a second mutiny and ousted Cap’n Dormition from his regular column! YARRRRR!

No, young Dan has in fact been very busy working his particular talents on a super secret project for us, and so I’ve taken the reigns of this mighty chariot once again to bring you another variation of From The Archive™!

You know those albums that you know almost instantaneously you’re going to fall in love with? This was one of the first. What’s more, it was one that I found for myself. Devil Sold His Soul were mine.

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Tags: A Fragile Hope, Devil Sold His Soul

Helveticore: Painting With All The Colours Of The Wind

Filed Under: Helveticore

Jun.10, 2011

Today I would like to discuss a recent trend in the field of album artwork as it pertains to metal bands. When you think about the artwork of most metal albums, images of skulls, demons, fire and misogyny spring to mind. Metal is supposed to be evil and the artwork is supposed to reflect that right? In the past this was the case. Cliched imagery, was combined with a mono- or duo-chromatic colour palette to create something dark and unsettling. Blue implies coldness, red symbolizes fire, purple is alien, etc. A combination of sickly green and blue are used to startle and disgust the viewer. Of course there are exceptions to the rule but in the majority of cases, the design and execution of metal album artwork has followed strict, unwritten rules.

But things are different now. Metal musicians can have short hair, merch can be neon, and a genre called djent can exist and be taken seriously. So what does this mean for album artwork? Perhaps you have seen the signs already, noticed the changes, album art is no longer the one colour festival of evil that it used to be. Bands are embracing warm and varied colour palettes, comforting textures, landscape images and even sunshine! Gasp, you say! I’m not just talking about scene golems who have embraced all over print design like your nearest BAPE outlet (LOL at this image). I’m talking about bands that are lauded by critics and recognized as talented and original.

Let’s examine some evidence.

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EXCLUSIVE PREMIERE: Towering Filth – I Am Consequence

Filed Under: Audio, New music

May.27, 2011

Not too long ago, we pointed you in the direction of the one man blackened sludge project Towering Filth and the debut free EP, Encircled By Wolves. Personally, I loved the EP and told Towering Filth mastermind Matt Koch that if he finished another song and wanted to put it out, we’d premiere it. Lo and behold, he was already hard at work at new music, and sent us “I am Consequence,” hot off the presses. You can listen to this dirty son of a bitch below.

Towering Filth brings together the disparate influences from bands such as The Abominable Iron Sloth, Neurosis, Wolves in the Throne Room, Krallice, and Devil Sold His Soul. The murky atmosphere, throaty distorted vocals, and violent riffs should sit well among listeners of grind, black metal, doom, sludge, and hardcore. If you haven’t checked out Encircled by Wolves yet, you need to get on it right away. You can stream it over at Bandcamp and download it for free via Mediafire.

- JR

Tags: Devil Sold His Soul, Krallice, Neurosis, The Abominable Iron Sloth, Towering Filth, Wolves in the Throne Room

Visions “Oceans” Streamings, News Albums Details Announceds

Filed Under: Audio, Upcoming releases

May.18, 2011

Just added to Basick’s exciting summer release lineup is the new album by Peterborough progressive metallers Visions, entitled Home.

Visions just recently supported ~~Manure~~ Emmure, along with iwrestledabearonce (pre-black metal era), War From A Harlot’s Mouth and Winds of Plague, and whilst I wouldn’t have stayed beyond about nine o’clock at one of those shows, it’s good for interesting bands such as these guys to get on tours like this and school all the bros in the audience. To their credit, they’ve also shared a stage with the likes of The Arusha Accord and Sylosis, which probably gives a better idea of their quality.

Even more exciting, the album was produced by John Browne and Neema Askari of Monuments, and the stunning artwork is by John Barmby, who also did the work for Architects‘ latest (which definitely wasn’t the most terrible thing about that album) as well as Devil Sold His Soul‘s Blessed & Cursed, which is awesome.

Track 7, “Home” has been made available for streaming on Basick’s Soundcloud, or you can just stream it here, ennit?

VISIONS – Oceans by basickrecords

Catch the rest of the tracklisting after the jump, as well as the release date (I’ll give you a clue: it’s some time between July 17th and 19th)!

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Tags: Architects, Basick Records, Devil Sold His Soul, Emmure, Home, iwrestledabearonce, Monuments, Oceans, Visions, War From A Harlot's Mouth, Winds of Plague

Devil Sold His Soul Premiere Video For “The Disappointment“

Filed Under: Tours and Rumors of Tours, Video

Jan.27, 2011

As previewed earlier in the week, British ambient metal outfit Devil Sold His Soul have today released the first video from 2010′s triumphant Blessed & Cursed, for the track “The Disappointment“. The album’s full of massive tunes, but this one is probably my favourite.

The band head out today on their headlining tour in support of the album, along with brand new bassist Jozef Norocky (ex of Rinoa). If you haven’t got tickets yet, why the fuck not?

They’re supported by recent Best of British Heights (the first one) on the first leg, with the reigns being taken over by Feed the Rhino from February 3rd onwards.

Tour dates yur boyo:

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Tags: Blessed & Cursed, Devil Sold His Soul, The Disappointment

Devil Sold His Soul Announce New Bassist

Filed Under: General News

Jan.26, 2011

Apparently at the end of last year British ambient metal legends Devil Sold His Soul amicably parted ways with their bassist Iain Trotter. They kept it pretty quiet until today when they announced his replacement: Jozef Norocky, of the recently split Rinoa.

At the end of 2010, we parted ways with our bassist (and brother), Iain Trotter. Iain has decided that he wants to pursue a career outside of music and although he loved being a part of Devil Sold His Soul (he was with us from the start), he felt that this was the right time to bow out gracefully and follow a new path in his life.

Having been with us from the start, Iain has been a huge part of this band and everything we’ve ever recorded to date and without him we wouldn’t have gotten to where we are today. We know that it wasn’t an easy decision for him to make and although we are upset to see him go, we really respect his decision and wish him the very best for the future.
But, as we all know, with every ending there is a new beginning, and we are extremely happy to announce that we have a new bassist. Jozef Norocky(formerly of the band – Rinoa) has become our new permanent bassist and we couldn’t be happier to welcome him into the DSHS family. We’ve known Jozef for ages and it seems that the timing was right for him to come into the band. He shares the same musical outlook and ambitions and, flatteringly for us, he is a fan of the band and the music. We can’t wait to start writing the next chapter of Devil Sold His Soul with him on board. We promise it is going to be very special indeed…

So, come and welcome Jozef into the band on our UK headline tour that starts Jan 27th – Feb 19th. We’ll be waiting for you!

Whilst sad for the guys, Jozef’s musical credentials speak for themselves, so I’m sure he’ll be a worthy replacement.

Ironically, the announcement comes on the back of a preview trailer for the upcoming video for “The Disappointment“, the first from their most recent album Blessed & Cursed, which you can catch after the jump.

- CG

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Tags: Devil Sold His Soul, Rinoa

Amia Venera Landscape – The Long Procession

Filed Under: Reviews

Jan.18, 2011

Amia Venera Landscape

The Long Procession

01. Empire
02. A New Aurora
03. My Hands Will Burn First
04. Ascending
05. Glances (Part I)
06. Glances (Part II)
07. Marasm
08. Nicholas
09. Infinite Sunset of the Sleepless Man
10. The Traitors’ March

[12/04/10]
[Self-Released]

So 2010 is over, but there are some albums floating around that ended up being ignored by trigger happy bloggers (much like myself) who were too focused on favorites of the year to pay any mind to the little guy. Despite the slow state of news and releases that December often brings, one new album in particular was unfortunately overshadowed in all the madness of holidays and year-end wrap ups. It’s a shame really, because this particular piece of work might have ended up on a list or two if we had caught it on time!

Amia Venera Landscape is an Italian six-piece post-hardcore outfit unlike any other. While we’ve heard bands like Devil Sold His Soul and As We Draw utilize a cutting-edge post-hardcore sound doused with flavors of ambient music and post metal, neither band manages to mix the two with this degree of success. The Long Procession is filled to the brim with Isis-esque soundscapes clashing against Dillinger Escape Plan levels of ferocity and a Misery Signals sense of melody that is as unique as it is refreshing.

Thanks to the internet, the word “epic” has lost the meaning it used to hold. For those that don’t remember, it’s generally used for something of colossal proportions—something monumental or of considerable attributes. With that said, is epic a word I’d use as a fitting description for The Long Procession?

Yes. Yes it is.

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Tags: Amia Venera Landscape, As We Draw, Devil Sold His Soul, Dillinger Escape Plan, Isis, Misery Signals

Devil Sold His Soul On Totalrock.com Podcast

Filed Under: Audio, Interviews

Dec.16, 2010

Kelly D from Totalrock.com interviewed Rick (guitar) and Paul (samples) from British ambient metal band Devil Sold His Soul last month, which can be found here.

Once you’re done with that, follow this link to her podcast archive, which includes chats with The Arusha Accord, Pin from Aliases, Rinoa discussing their split and farewell tour, and Against The Flood. Juicy.

- CG

Tags: Against the Flood, Aliases, Devil Sold His Soul, Graham 'Pin' Pinney, Rinoa, The Arusha Accord

For Whom The Bell Tolls: Mahumodo

Filed Under: For Whom The Bell Tolls

Oct.15, 2010

Fifth member of the Elite Four. True story.

So. Bands break up. It sucks, but that’s the way of things. For most of them, the reason is pure and simple; on some level, they suck. Whether it’s only a little, or harder than a $20 hooker, it doesn’t matter; the world doesn’t lose a whole bunch. The members go on with their lives, and probably go on to make a greater impact in other areas of society. Like being that guy who replaces urinal cakes in public restrooms.

Then there are bands that are forced into submission for other reasons: money, conflict – both personal and artistic – or sometimes the fanbase only comes after they’re long gone.

This is a chronicle of those bands. Most you will not have heard of, for the very reason that they’re not even around to promote themselves any more. But trust me, they are bands that you really really should have heard of.

Jesus, I really need to get a room with the letter M. This week: Mahumodo.