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Devour the Day

American hard rock band


Summary

American hard rock band

FieldValue
nameDevour the Day
imageFile:Devour The Day Blitzmas 2015 (133252837).jpeg
caption(Left) Blake Allison (Right) Joey Walser
originMemphis, Tennessee, United States
genreHard rock, nu metal, alternative metal, post-grunge, experimental rock
years_active2012–present
labelRazor & Tie, Fat Lady
website
current_membersJoey "Chicago" Walser
Blake Allison
Ronnie Farris
past_membersDavid Hoffman

Blake Allison Ronnie Farris

Devour the Day is an American hard rock band founded in 2012 by singer/guitarist Blake Allison and bassist Joey "Chicago" Walser after the breakup of their previous band Egypt Central.

Hallmarks of the band's sound include "anthemic choruses, melodic riffs, and muscular focus," according to AllMusic.

History

Formation (2012)

After more than a year of inactivity from Egypt Central, it was announced on December 3, 2012 that both vocalist John Falls and guitarist Jeff James would not be continuing on with the band, thus bringing an end to Egypt Central. The demise of Egypt Central and the formation of Devour the Day were announced simultaneously via a letter written by Joey Chicago and posted to Egypt Central's Facebook page.

''Time & Pressure'' (2013–2015)

Walser and Allison began working on the band's debut album in 2012 with producer Skidd Mills for a Spring 2013 release.

Teasers of the songs "Blackout", "Respect", "Move On", and "You And Not Me" were posted on the band's YouTube page

Walser and Allison announced the band's touring line up would consist of former Egypt Central guitarist Jeff James and drummer Dustin Schoenhofer (Walls of Jericho, Bury Your Dead) .

On March 18, 2013, the band's debut album "Time & Pressure" was released on May 7, 2013. The first single "Good Man" was released to radio on March 29, 2013 and to digital retailers on April 2, 2013.

The band spent the majority of 2013 touring with such acts as Pop Evil, Hinder, Sevendust, Otherwise, Theory of a Deadman, Candlebox, Trapt, and Sick Puppies.

On January 14, 2014, the band re-released their debut album which featured remixed and remastered versions of the album tracks as well as an unreleased song titled "Check Your Head" and an acoustic version of "Good Man".

The band took part in The Hell Pop Tour II headlined by In This Moment with additional support from Butcher Babies, All Hail the Yeti and Before the Mourning. They also performed in Lazerfest in Des Moines, Iowa on March 10, 2015.

On February 10, 2015. Devour the Day released a digital single called "Faith".

''S.O.A.R.'' (2016)

S.O.A.R. was released on April 1, 2016. The first single titled "Lightning in the Sky" was released on January 22, 2016 and the second single titled "The Bottom" was released on March 29, 2016.

''Signals'' (2018)

On August 17, 2018, their new single, "The Censor" was released with accompanying music video. The new album, Signals, was released on October 26, 2018.

Band members

Official members

  • Joey "Chicago" Walser – bass, backing vocals
  • Blake Allison – lead vocals, guitars
  • Justin Kier – drums, percussion • Steven Freeman - guitars

Former members

  • David Hoffman – lead guitar, backing vocals (2012-2017)

Former touring members

  • Jeff James – lead guitar (2013)
  • Dustin Schoenhofer – drums (2013)
  • Taylor Carroll – drums (2019)

Discography

Studio albums

TitleDetailsPeak chart positionsUS Heat.
US Rock
Time & PressureS.O.A.R.Signals
1321
920

Extended plays

TitleDetailsFragments of Us

===Singles===

TitleYearPeak positionsAlbumU.S. Air.
U.S. Main.
"Good Man"2013339Time & Pressure
"Move On"201427
"Respect"20
"Faith"201515
"Lightning in the Sky"20165018S.O.A.R.
"The Bottom"19
"The Censor"2018Signals
"Faithless"

Music videos

SongYearDirector
"Respect"2014Charles Brandon
"Faith" (Live)2015
"Lightning In The Sky"2016Max Moore
"The Bottom"Devour the Day
"The Censor"2018Chase Yandek
"Faithless"
"Wonderful Creatures"2019
"Worse Than Death"2023Orie McGinness
"Nobody Owns Me"2024
"Empty"Orie McGinness

References

References

  1. Rose, Rustyn. (December 3, 2012). "Egypt Central Splits, Sort of: Devour the Day Is Born, Fan Twitter Chat Tuesday". Metalholic.com.
  2. https://www.allmusic.com/artist/devour-the-day-mn0003097889
  3. Bowar, Chad. (December 4, 2012). "Egypt Central Break Up, Band Members Form New Band Devour the Day". Loudwire.
  4. (November 26, 2012). "Devour The Day Mixing Debut Album". Rock Access.
  5. (February 4, 2013). "Devour The Day - Blackout (Teaser)". YouTube.
  6. "Devour the Day - Respect (Teaser)". YouTube.
  7. "Devour the Day - Move On (Teaser)". YouTube.
  8. van Devour the Day (Official). (June 25, 2011). "Devour the Day - You And Not Me (Teaser)". YouTube.
  9. "In This Moment featuring Devour The Day / Butcher Babies / All Hail the Yeti, Before The Mourning". www.ktvu.com.
  10. "The Hell Pop Tour II with In This Moment and More | Missoula, MT". Jade Presents.
  11. (May 7, 2013). "In This Moment – Tickets – Trocadero Theatre – Philadelphia, PA – January 17th, 2014 | The Trocadero Theatre". Thetroc.com.
  12. "In This Moment The Webster Theater". Webstertheater.com.
  13. (October 4, 2013). "The Hell Pop Tour II with In This Moment, Seattle WA, Showbox". Clubzone.com.
  14. "Chart History: Heatseekers Albums". Billboard.
  15. "Chart History: Hard Rock Albums". Billboard.
  16. "Chart History: Rock Airplay". Billboard.
  17. "Chart History: Mainstream Rock Songs". Billboard.
  18. "DEVOUR THE DAY, ‘RESPECT’ – EXCLUSIVE VIDEO PREMIERE". Loudwire.
  19. "Devour The Day - Lightning In The Sky (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
  20. "Devour The Day - The Bottom (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
  21. "Devour The Day // The Censor (Official Music Video)". Vimeo.
  22. "Devour The Day // Faithless (Official Music Video)". Vimeo.
  23. "Devour The Day - Worse Than Death (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
  24. "Devour The Day - Empty (Official Music Video)". YouTube.
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