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News : Devilskin’s new album ‘Be Like The River’ charts #1 in New Zealand

By on November 21, 2016
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Photo: Steve Dykes

New Zealand based platinum-selling artists, Devilskin have just earned their second #1 chart entry with their second album, Be Like The River. After their debut record, We Rise (2014), rose straight to the top of the New Zealand charts, their second release has now done the same; marking the first time a local NZ band has had two successive number one albums.

Devilskin comment,

“we are beyond excited to be releasing our new studio album Be Like The River on November 11th. The title comes from a lyric of ours ‘Be like the river and cut through the stone’, the message is about reaching your goals through perseverance and unwavering determination. It has been an incredible journey so far for Devilskin and we feel this album really encapsulates and represents our evolution as a band, as songwriters and as people.”

Be sure to check out the interview NZ’s The Rock FM had with Devilskin in the studio, for an exclusive track-by-track and full album playback.

The Rock FM Devilskin Interview

TRACKLISTING
1. In Black
2. Mountains
3. Pray

4. Voices
5. Believe In Me
6. F.Y.I

7. Bury Me

8. House 13
9. Grave
10. Animal

11. Limbs

12. Closer (Bonus Track)
13. We Rise (Bonus Track)
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Be Like The River is available as an 11 track album, 13 track deluxe pack and Gatefold LP vinyl edition.
Available now from Nerve Gas!
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The album was recorded at Modern World Studios, Tetbury in the United Kingdom after Devilskin’s European Tour. After the success of We Rise the band maintained their strong working relationships, continuing the very successful and creative association with Producer Clint Murphy, Murphy produced and mixed the album, and working alongside Ryan Smith from Sterling Sound New York who mastered both albums.
Barny Bewick from Indium Design created the artwork for the album. Devilskin say “we are incredibly proud of these songs and it was crucial to have the right visuals for the album so we again utilised the talents of Barny to create artwork that is as stunning and evocative as the music on the album.”
Devilskin’s debut album We Rise was released on July 11, 2014 and went straight to the top of the NZ charts remaining as the Number 1 Album and Number 1 Kiwi Artist Album for 3 weeks and achieving Gold Sales after only 2 weeks.
The album was certified Platinum in February 2015 with sales exceeding 15,000 albums.
Devilskin have established themselves as a household name in their native New Zealand. Formed in Hamilton in 2010 this four piece rock band are bonded by blood.
Paul (bass) and Nic (drums) are father and son, Jennie (vocals) is Nics’ Aunt and Pauls’ sister in law, Nail (guitar) is Pauls evil twin.
Don’t miss Devilskin on tour with Halestorm in January!

Tuesday 10th January @ Corner Hotel | Melbourne
Wednesday 11th January @ Factory Theatre | Sydney
Thursday 12th January @ Triffid | Brisbane 
Tix from mjrpresents.com

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Jonathon is an aspiring fantasy/sci-fi novelist and music journalist. Thanks to the influence of the music he grew up with, he has always possessed a keen interest in metal and rock. He is also a huge fan of mythology, legend, and folklore from all across the world. You should follow him on Twitter.