So, I’m a bit late to the party on this, but I stumbled upon Deviloof – a Japanese deathcore act dressed in extravagance. Their sound is certainly unlike anything, but I certainly am picking up on elements of Slipknot, Whitechapel, and Dir En Grey.
To get a taste of the wild energy emanating from the act of Osaka origin, I’d recommend their recent performance at the four-day Spanish Resurrection Fest. The lineup was so stacked – Deviloof shared the fest territory with contemporaries Jinjer, Crossfaith, Northlane, Zeal & Ardor, Signs of the Swarm, and plenty more.
Every member looks inhuman and is beyond charismatic onstage, ripping out a career-spanning set from material on their debut mini album PURGE to their latest, crazy single “Inshu”『因習』. Vocalist Keisuke is absurd – he growls, screams, screeches, and whistles, all while dressed like a visual kei nightmare cryptid.
I’m hoping we hear more singles this year, and praying for the long-awaited tour to the US.