DevilDriver return to the front line. "Strike And Kill" aims to remind the world why they belong among groove metal's finest

There are bands that evolve over the years, and then there is DevilDriver a name that metal fans have associated with crushing riffs, relentless grooves, and the unmistakable voice of Dez Fafara for more than two decades. Led by the former Coal Chamber frontman, the American outfit has never been afraid to push the intensity even further. Judging by everything we've heard so far, that is exactly where their new studio album is heading.

On July 10, 2026, DevilDriver will release their eleventh studio album, Strike And Kill, via Napalm Records. Based on the first songs unveiled by the band, the record promises a return to the raw aggression and uncompromising energy that helped establish DevilDriver as one of the leading names on the modern metal scene. This time, groove metal takes center stage in its heaviest form.

Fans no longer have to rely solely on anticipation. The band has already released the singles Dig Your Own Grave and Dead In The Water, both of which make it clear that Strike And Kill is far more than just another album. Crushing guitars, relentless rhythms, a dark atmosphere, and Dez Fafara's unmistakable vocals once again prove why DevilDriver remain such a powerful force.

The new record marks another chapter in the band's impressive career. Since forming in 2002, DevilDriver have successfully blended groove metal, melodic death metal, and modern heavy music into a signature sound that is instantly recognizable. That is precisely why every new release from the band attracts so much attention from the metal community.

If you want a taste of what's coming before release day, pre-orders are already available through the band's official Bandcamp page, where both singles can also be streamed. It is the perfect way to prepare for July 10.

If these first previews truly reflect the rest of the album, metal fans have every reason to be excited. Strike And Kill doesn't sound like a band trying to reinvent itself. Instead, it feels like a confident return to the roots that made DevilDriver one of the most respected names in modern groove metal.