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Devil Master – “Death Anthem”
Philadelphia face-painted punk-metal band Devil Master have released a new track, "Death Anthem," ahead of their forthcoming album Bloody Dreams. The song is described as a tribute to the influential Japanese band G.I.S.M., whose frontman Sakevi Yokoyama died in 2023, underlining the group's continued homage to hardcore and metal forebears as they build anticipation for the record.
"Death Anthem" follows the previously released lead single "You Worms' Vain Delusions" and comes with a video directed by Eva Tusquets, styled after low-budget VHS horror films. Bloody Dreams is set for release on 4 September via Relapse Records.
In short
- Devil Master release new single "Death Anthem"
- Song pays homage to Japanese band G.I.S.M.
- Album Bloody Dreams out 4 September on Relapse
Explained simply
Devil Master are a punk-metal band from Philadelphia, known for face paint and music that draws on hardcore punk and heavy metal. Those styles have influenced generations of bands, and artists often pay tribute to earlier groups that shaped their sound.
G.I.S.M. were a Japanese band whose music became influential in punk and metal. Their frontman, Sakevi Yokoyama, died in 2023. Devil Master’s forthcoming album Bloody Dreams is due out on 4 September through Relapse Records, an independent record label.