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Devildriver releases new single Dead In The Water.

Published 5 June 2026

The groove metal band Devildriver has released a new single and music video for "Dead In The Water," the second preview of their upcoming album "Strike and Kill." The album is scheduled for release on July 10 through Napalm Records.

Vocalist Dez Fafara described the new track as one of the most positive songs he has ever written lyrically, emerging from a difficult period. He stated that he aimed to empower others, encouraging them to persevere. Musically, Fafara characterized the song as having a very old-school Devildriver vibe, with the entire band performing intensely.

"Dead In The Water" follows the album's lead single, "Dig Your Own Grave," which was released in April. That track reportedly surpassed 400,000 streams across platforms, gained regular airplay on SiriusXM's Liquid Metal channel, and climbed the Metal Contraband charts within a month of its release.

The upcoming album "Strike and Kill" is the band's first full-length release following their recent double album, "Dealing With Demons Vol. 1" and "Vol. 2." The new record features the current lineup of Fafara on vocals, guitarists Alex Lee and Gabe Mangold, drummer Davier Perez, and the returning founding bassist...

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