Devilskin

Devilskin originated in Hamilton, New Zealand in 2010.{{Cite web|url=http://devilskin.co.nz/pages/the-band|title=The Band|website=Devilskin|language=en|access-date=2017-03-01|archive-date=1 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301182041/http://devilskin.co.nz/pages/the-band|url-status=live}} Founding member Paul Martin was going through bands that were sent to him to play on his The Axe Attack radio show and found a demo from a Rotorua band called Slipping Tongue, with member Jennie Skulander on vocals. Martin bumped into Skulander in Hamilton in 2010, moving there after the breakup of Slipping Tongue. After much persistence from Martin, they both agreed to form a band, enlisting Nail Vincent from Chuganaut (one of Hamilton's leading hard rock bands) and local drummer, Rob McWhanell, to play drums for the band. After a few shows, Rob was involved in a motorcycle accident and need to have an operation,{{Cite news|url=https://www.13thfloor.co.nz/?p=25525|title=Devilskin: The Family That Plays Together… (Interview)|last=Floor|first=The 13th|date=2014-06-27|work=The 13th Floor|access-date=2017-03-01|language=en-NZ|archive-date=1 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301183805/https://www.13thfloor.co.nz/?p=25525|url-status=live}} forcing Martin to "press-gang" his son, Nic Martin, into temporarily replacing him. The band then decided to take on Nic as the full-time drummer.{{Cite web|url=http://www.audioculture.co.nz/people/paul-martin|title=Paul Martin – AudioCulture|website=www.audioculture.co.nz|language=en|access-date=2017-03-01|archive-date=31 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031224846/https://www.audioculture.co.nz/people/paul-martin|url-status=live}} With the band lineup settled, Vincent and Paul Martin solidified the Devilskin image by adopting their distinctive pink goatees.

Devilskin released 'Little Pills' on YouTube in 2012 to positive reviews, eventually getting second in the 2014 The Rock 1000,{{Cite web|url=http://www.therock.net.nz/home/music/the-rock-1000.html|title=The Rock 1000 + 500|website=www.therock.net.nz|language=en|access-date=2017-03-01|archive-date=1 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301184146/http://www.therock.net.nz/home/music/the-rock-1000.html|url-status=live}} a countdown of the best 1000 rock songs as voted by listeners.

The writing of material for We Rise occurred over a period of several years. The album was recorded within three weeks at York Street Studios in Auckland. In May 2014, Devilskin released the single 'Start a Revolution', peaking at 28 on the NZ Singles Chart. Following this they released their debut album, We Rise debuting at number 1 on the national album chart in 2014, knocking Ed Sheeran's X album off the top of the chart, and became the nation's biggest selling independent release of the year. By March 2015, We Rise went platinum, having sold over 15,000 copies, being the first NZ rock/metal album to do so since Shihad's Killjoy album 18 years prior. We Rise stayed in the national album Chart for 95 weeks from 2014 to 2016.

The band accompanied We Rise with the live CD/DVD Live At The Powerstation' which debuted at number 12 on the NZ Album Chart in December 2014 and stayed on the chart for eight weeks.

After sold-out album tour for We Rise and an eight-date 'Summer Surrender' tour in late 2014, Devilskin went offshore to play a series of promotional gigs, where they attracted the attention of international record companies and festival organizers, where they played the iconic Whisky a Go Go. The band returned home after this tour, to record to release a follow-up single Mountains, recorded whilst they were over in England. Following the supporting Mountains and the Moon tour, the band went to England to finish fully recording their follow-up album, Be Like the River. The album's first single, "Pray" was released on 11 August 2016.{{Citation|last=DEVILSKIN|title=DEVILSKIN – PRAY [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]|date=2016-08-11|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pc4iMZ51Ro|access-date=2017-04-29|archive-date=27 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170727141230/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Pc4iMZ51Ro|url-status=live}} The full album was later released on 11 November 2016, and peaked at #1 on the Official New Zealand Music Chart, like its predecessor. To follow the album release, Devilskin went on a promotional tour, opening for acts such as Airbourne{{Cite web|url=https://licklist.co.uk/event/236640|title=Airbourne & Devilskin – on sale now! {{!}} Licklist|website=licklist.co.uk|language=en|access-date=2017-04-29|archive-date=6 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406163652/https://licklist.co.uk/event/236640|url-status=live}} and playing at festivals such as the Download Festival.{{Cite web|url=http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1702/S00046/devilskin-to-play-download-festival.htm|title=Devilskin to Play Download Festival {{!}} Scoop News|website=www.scoop.co.nz|access-date=2017-04-29|archive-date=2 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170202004332/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1702/S00046/devilskin-to-play-download-festival.htm|url-status=live}}

At the start of 2018, the band announced their New Year 2018 tour, with Skinny Hobos and Seas of Conflict as opening acts.{{Cite web|url=https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/tour/2017/devilskin-new-year-2018-tour|title=Devilskin New Year 2018 Tour|website=Eventfinda|language=en|access-date=2018-07-02|archive-date=2 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702122047/https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/tour/2017/devilskin-new-year-2018-tour|url-status=live}} The band also played some new material throughout this concert.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ambientlightblog.com/devilskin-sumo-cyco-auckland-nz-2017/|title=Concert Review – Devilskin & Sumo Cyco, Auckland New Zealand, 2017|date=2017-10-22|work=Ambient Light|access-date=2018-07-02|language=en-US|archive-date=3 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180603183222/http://www.ambientlightblog.com/devilskin-sumo-cyco-auckland-nz-2017/|url-status=live}} On 28 June, Devilskin announced their New Zealand and European tours via their Facebook page.{{Cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/DevilskinNZ/posts/1938681202829831|title=Devilskin|website=www.facebook.com|language=en|access-date=2018-07-02|archive-date=31 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031224842/https://www.facebook.com/login/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FDevilskinNZ%2Fposts%2F1938681202829831|url-status=live}} In an interview with Paul Martin, he said he would like to take some of the band's new material "on a road test", opening up the potential for new music from the band.{{Cite web|url=https://sunlive.co.nz/news/182943-devilskin-announce-european-tour.html|title=SunLive – Devilskin announce European tour – The Bay's News First|website=sunlive.co.nz|date=28 June 2018 |access-date=2018-07-02|archive-date=2 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702122101/https://sunlive.co.nz/news/182943-devilskin-announce-european-tour.html|url-status=live}} An interview with lead singer Jennie Skulander also confirmed this.{{Cite news|url=https://www.ambientlightblog.com/a-devilskin-interview/|title=Taking Over The World With Heart And Drive: A Devilskin Interview|date=2017-09-27|work=Ambient Light|access-date=2018-07-02|language=en-US|archive-date=2 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702122212/https://www.ambientlightblog.com/a-devilskin-interview/|url-status=live}}

On 7 September, Devilskin announced their new single "Endo". Skulander has stated the song is about her surgery for Stage 4 endometriosis.{{Cite news|url=https://nzendo.org.nz/endo-news/devilskin-releases-new-song-endo/|title=Devilskin releases new song: ENDO – Endometriosis New Zealand|date=2018-09-07|work=Endometriosis New Zealand|access-date=2018-09-08|language=en-US|archive-date=8 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180908093045/https://nzendo.org.nz/endo-news/devilskin-releases-new-song-endo/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1809/S00076/devilskin-release-brave-new-track-with-an-important-message.htm|title=Devilskin Release Brave New Track with an Important Message {{!}} Scoop News|website=www.scoop.co.nz|access-date=2018-09-08|archive-date=8 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180908130421/http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/CU1809/S00076/devilskin-release-brave-new-track-with-an-important-message.htm|url-status=live}} The song was also played throughout their NZ tour, along with some new material.{{Cite news|url=https://www.therock.net.nz/home/events/2018/06/devilskin-nz-tour-2018.html|title=Devilskin NZ Tour 2018|work=The Rock FM|access-date=2018-09-08|language=en-NZ|archive-date=8 September 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180908130510/https://www.therock.net.nz/home/events/2018/06/devilskin-nz-tour-2018.html|url-status=live}} This was followed up with the release of "All Fall Down" on 5 April.

On 17 January 2020 Devilskin announced the forthcoming release of their third album Red,{{Cite web|url=https://www.muzic.net.nz/news/9619/devilskin-unveil-new-single-and-long-awaited-fourth-album.html|title=Devilskin Unveil New Single And Long Awaited Fourth Album|website=music.net.nz|access-date=2020-01-17|archive-date=31 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211031224844/https://www.muzic.net.nz/news/9619/devilskin-unveil-new-single-and-long-awaited-fourth-album.html|url-status=live}} along with a new single, "Corrode".{{Cite web|url=https://metalnation.com/devilskin-release-official-music-video-for-corrode/|title=DEVILSKIN Release Official Music Video for 'Corrode'|date=2020-01-17|website=Metal Nation|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-03|archive-date=21 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200321141243/https://metalnation.com/devilskin-release-official-music-video-for-corrode/|url-status=live}} This was released to streaming platforms on 3 April 2020 with the plan to follow up with an appearance at Homegrown Music Festival and an international tour.{{Cite web|url=https://devilskin.co.nz/blogs/updates/13979311-album-release-upcoming-tour|title=Album release + upcoming tour|website=Devilskin|language=en|access-date=2020-04-03|archive-date=14 January 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200114110947/https://devilskin.co.nz/blogs/updates/13979311-album-release-upcoming-tour|url-status=live}} However, due to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic in New Zealand this, along with physical disc copies, has been postponed.

Lead singer Jennie Skulander has said that her influences include artists such as Mike Patton, Freddie Mercury, Ronnie James Dio, Cedric Bixler-Zavala, Claudio Sanchez and Jeff Buckley, to name a few.{{Cite web|url=http://www.muzic.net.nz/articles/interviews/49596/interview-devilskin|title=Interview: Devilskin – New Zealand Music Articles|last=muzic.net.nz|website=www.muzic.net.nz|access-date=2018-07-02|archive-date=2 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702150711/http://www.muzic.net.nz/articles/interviews/49596/interview-devilskin|url-status=live}} The band itself lists Saidaya, Subtract, 8 Foot Sativa, Cripple Mr Onion, Team Kill, World War Four and 8-Forty-8 as inspiration during the recording of their debut album; We Rise.{{Cite web|url=http://www.muzic.net.nz/articles/interviews/49062/devilskin-newsletter-interview|title=Devilskin Newsletter Interview – New Zealand Music Articles|last=muzic.net.nz|website=www.muzic.net.nz|access-date=2018-07-02|archive-date=2 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702150722/http://www.muzic.net.nz/articles/interviews/49062/devilskin-newsletter-interview|url-status=live}}

• Jennie Skulander – lead vocals (2010–present){{Cite web|url=https://devilskin.co.nz/pages/members|title=Who are Devilskin|website=Devilskin|language=en|access-date=2017-04-19|archive-date=20 April 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170420235018/https://devilskin.co.nz/pages/members|url-status=live}}
• Tony 'Nail' Vincent – guitars, backing vocals (2010–present)
• Paul Martin – bass, backing vocals (2010–present)
• Nic Martin – drums, piano (2010–present)

• Robbie McWhannell – drums (2010)

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• 2014: Best Rock Album – "We Rise" (nominated){{Cite web|url=http://www.waikatoindependent.co.nz/2015/11/hamilton-locals-devilskin-chance-awards-show-success/24857/|title=Hamilton locals Devilskin have chance at awards show success – The Waikato Independent|website=www.waikatoindependent.co.nz|date=4 November 2015|language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-02|archive-date=2 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702122007/http://www.waikatoindependent.co.nz/2015/11/hamilton-locals-devilskin-chance-awards-show-success/24857/|url-status=live}}
• 2014: Breakthrough Artist of the Year (nominated)
• 2014: Best Engineer – "Clint Murphy" (nominated)
• 2017: Best Rock Album – "Be Like the River" (won){{Cite web|url=https://www.nzmusicawards.co.nz/award-category/best-rock-artist-2017/|title=Vodafone New Zealand Music Awards {{!}} Best Rock Artist 2017|website=www.nzmusicawards.co.nz|language=en-US|access-date=2018-07-02|archive-date=2 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702122332/https://www.nzmusicawards.co.nz/award-category/best-rock-artist-2017/|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|url=https://www.powerstation.net.nz/shows/devilskin-oct-2017|title=Devilskin {{!}} The Powerstation|website=www.powerstation.net.nz|language=en|access-date=2018-07-02|archive-date=2 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702122400/https://www.powerstation.net.nz/shows/devilskin-oct-2017|url-status=live}}
• 2017: Best Group (nominated)
• 2017: Best Engineer – "Clint Murphy" (won)

{{Cite news|url=http://www.mmf.co.nz/news-pages/2017/10/26/devilskin-awards-and-hot-summer-tour-dates|title=DEVILSKIN AWARDS AND HOT SUMMER TOUR DATES|work=MMF NZ|access-date=2018-07-02|language=en-NZ|archive-date=2 July 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180702122102/http://www.mmf.co.nz/news-pages/2017/10/26/devilskin-awards-and-hot-summer-tour-dates|url-status=live}}

Devilskin's debut album We Rise was ranked at number 8 on Recorded Music NZ's year-end album chart for 2014,{{cite news|title=What we listened to in 2014|url=http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/64277543/what-we-listened-to-in-2014|access-date=20 December 2014|work=Stuff |publisher=Fairfax|date=18 December 2014|archive-date=20 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220114022/http://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/music/64277543/what-we-listened-to-in-2014|url-status=live}} and at number 40 for 2015.{{cite web|url=https://aotearoamusiccharts.co.nz/archive/annual-albums/2015-12-31|title=Top Selling Albums of 2015|publisher=Recorded Music NZ|access-date=25 December 2015|archive-date=2 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160202125635/http://nztop40.co.nz/chart/albums?chart=4183|url-status=live}}

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