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DEVILOOF ROARS IN TOKYO FOR FIRST LIVE SHOW SINCE MAJOR LABEL DEBUT AND EXPRESSES DESIRE TO PERFORM ABROAD

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TOKYO, JAPAN – 5 MAY, 2023 – DEVILOOF, the Japanese heavy metal band, celebrated their major debut in Japan with the release of their new EP “DAMNED” on 19 April this year. To commemorate the occasion, they held a live show titled “-RUIN-” on 29 April in Tokyo, marking their first performance since their major label debut. The show was a huge success, with a packed house witnessing the band’s explosive roar and evolution. Today, DEVILOOF’s vocalist Keisuke shared a video message for fans expressing the band’s strong desire to embark on an international tour and connect with their fans overseas.
 
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DEVILOOF’s live performance “-RUIN-” began with Damn, the opening track of their latest EP “DAMNED”, setting the tone for the rest of the set. The band followed with Libido from their previous album “Dystopia”, Dusky-Vision from album “Oni”, and the brutal song Ishtar. A few tracks from the new EP were also played, including The Blackened Sun which had the audience dancing in a circle pit, Afterlife, an aggressive song that built a sense of unity through a call-and-response, and Terpsichore, an instrumental yet tense track, showcasing the live version of tracks from “DAMNED” to fans for the first time. The band then performed Newspeak featuring impressive sounds of Japan, and Hero=Murderer which heightened fans’ participation before playing False Self, another track from “DAMNED”, for which a music video was released on the same day as the EP. The lyrics of False Self express the band’s unwavering belief in being true to themselves and moving forward as they believe.
 
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During the concert’s two encores, DEVILOOF closed with Ruin, a track from their first record and the title of the show they had been planning for over a year. This was a deliberate nod to their roots, as Ray expressed the band’s intention to continue pursuing unprecedented endeavors. Vocalist Keisuke also reflected on the band’s past, noting that they had been labeled as unorthodox at times, as people questioned whether they were visual-kei or metal, although these two genres are considered inseparable in the history of Japanese music. Keisuke spoke passionately to the crowd, saying that with their continued effort, he was sure DEVILOOF would no longer be seen as unorthodox.
 
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Despite the growing recognition of DEVILOOF, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic had disrupted the band’s path to further progress, forcing them to cancel their domestic and overseas tours. However, DEVILOOF’s latest release, “DAMNED”, and their live show “-RUIN-” have once again proven their explosive talent and the high energy of their live performances. DEVILOOF’s commitment to connecting with their fans overseas will undoubtedly propel them to new heights in the global music scene and the band is poised to continue to disrupt the music scene with their overwhelming performances on a global scale.
 
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To listen to DEVILOOF’s latest EP on streaming services, please visit https://tjc.lnk.to/DAMNED.
 
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Release Information:
EP “DAMNED”
Available on major streaming services: https://tjc.lnk.to/DAMNED 
 
About DEVILOOF
Formed in 2015, DEVILOOF is a five-member heavy metal band hailing from Osaka, Japan, comprising Keisuke on vocals, Ray on guitar and vocals, Aisaku on guitar, Daiki on bass, and Kanta on drums. The band creates a unique sound incorporating the deathcore genre, which has gained popularity overseas, into their music. With their explosive and tyrannical sounds and visuals, DEVILOOF quickly gained support both in Japan and abroad. Their signature song “GouZinZanGoku” has garnered over 3 million views on YouTube, cementing their position as a powerhouse in the metal scene. DEVILOOF’s music is characterized by the brutal and violent underground music that metal fans overseas have come to love, coupled with a visual style that is uniquely theirs. The band’s third album “DYSTOPIA” released on December 8, 2021, reached No. 1 on the iTunes domestic metal chart and No. 1 on the Apple Music domestic metal chart on December 17, 2021. The album also reached No. 1 in Japan, Norway, Hungary, and Saudi Arabia, No. 2 in Australia and Thailand, No. 6 in Taiwan, No. 15 in the UK, and No. 15 in the US on the Apple Music Overall Metal Chart.
 
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