Published: July 9, 2026
The California groove metal band preview Strike and Kill with its title track while continuing the album cycle previously documented through “Dig Your Own Grave” and “Dead In The Water”
DevilDriver have released the official video for “Strike and Kill”, the title track from the band’s new album Strike and Kill, scheduled for release through Napalm Records.
The title track follows previous album singles “Dig Your Own Grave” and “Dead In The Water.” Rockum previously covered those earlier parts of the album cycle in DevilDriver Announce 'Strike and Kill' Album and Release 'Dig Your Own Grave' Video Ahead of 2026 Tour and DevilDriver Preview 'Strike and Kill' With New Single 'Dead In The Water' and Official Video.
DevilDriver were also featured on Gino Alache’s Rockum Radio Show alongside Venom, Soulfly, Voivod and Armored Saint, documented in DevilDriver, Venom, Soulfly, Voivod and Armored Saint Featured on Gino Alache's Rockum Radio Show.
“Strike and Kill” is described by frontman Dez Fafara as a song about consequences, hard lessons and decisions made under emotional pressure.
“‘Strike and Kill’ is a song about individuals that have to learn lessons the hard way,” Fafara said. “Sometimes in life, you need to learn things the hard way in order to make your next decision or next move properly. Beware the moves you make at midnight behind emotion and without any thought of consequence. For you will learn lessons, and they will be taught to you the hard way.”
The source material connects the track to the heavier side of DevilDriver’s sound, referencing elements of melodic death metal, slam, groove and thrash.
DevilDriver released the official music video for “Strike and Kill.”
Strike and Kill follows Dealing With Demons Vols. 1 & 2. The source material states that Dealing With Demons Vol. 1 spent 15 weeks at No. 1 at metal radio, while Dealing With Demons Vol. 2 received coverage from outlets including Metal Injection, Kerrang! and Blabbermouth.
The press material describes Strike and Kill through the band’s combination of groove metal, melodic death metal elements, blackened atmosphere, heavy riffs and Dez Fafara’s vocal delivery.
The album opens with “Dig Your Own Grave” and continues with “Dead In The Water,” a track the source material connects to the guitar work of Alex Lee and Gabe Mangold. Other tracks referenced in the album description include “Sanctified In Scars,” “In The Moonlight,” “Never Coming Home,” “Ride Or Die,” “Headed For The Fall,” “You’re Just A Ghost,” “Summoning Shadows,” “Shut The Silence On,” “Oath Of Iron” and “All Bets Are Off.”
The source material also names drummer Davier Perez in connection with the title track.
TRACKLIST
1. Dig Your Own Grave
2. Dead In The Water
3. Sanctified In Scars
4. Strike and Kill
5. In The Moonlight
6. Ride Or Die
7. Headed For The Fall
8. Shut The Silence On
9. Never Coming Home
10. Summoning Shadows
11. You're Just A Ghost
12. Oath Of Iron
13. All Bets Are Off
FORMATS
Strike and Kill will be released in the following configurations:
1-CD Digipak
1-LP Gatefold Vinyl — Solid Blue
1-LP Gatefold Vinyl — Translucent Verde, Napalm Records Mailorder Exclusive
1-LP Gatefold Vinyl — Splattered, including LP-sized 24-page booklet, certificate and covercard, Napalm Records Mailorder Exclusive
1-LP Gatefold Vinyl — White Label, including LP-sized 24-page booklet and certificate, Napalm Records Mailorder Exclusive
1-LP Gatefold Vinyl — Solid Orange, Indie Merch Exclusive
Digital Album
The source material states that both lead singles from Strike and Kill reached the Metal Contraband charts and received airplay on SXM’s Liquid Metal, including a No. 2 position on Devil’s Dozen.
The announcement also follows Dez Fafara’s recent takeover of SXM’s Liquid Metal.
DEVILDRIVER ON TOUR
August 14 — San Diego, California — Observatory North Park
August 15 — Las Vegas, Nevada — Brooklyn Bowl
August 16 — Phoenix, Arizona — Marquee
August 18 — San Antonio, Texas — Aztec Theater
August 19 — Austin, Texas — Come And Take It Live
August 20 — Houston, Texas — House Of Blues
August 22 — Dallas, Texas — House Of Blues
August 23 — Oklahoma City, Oklahoma — Diamond Ballroom
August 25 — Chicago, Illinois — Bottom Lounge
August 26 — Milwaukee, Wisconsin — The Rave
August 29 — Colorado Springs, Colorado — Sunshine Studios
August 30 — Salt Lake City, Utah — The Depot
September 1 — Boise, Idaho — Treefort Music Hall
September 2 — Reno, Nevada — Club Underground
September 3 — Sacramento, California — Goldfield
September 4 — San Jose, California — The Ritz
September 5 — Anaheim, California — House Of Blues
DevilDriver are identified in the source material as a California groove metal band led by frontman Dez Fafara. The announcement frames Strike and Kill as the band’s next album after the two-part Dealing With Demons cycle.
The source material also references the band’s long-running blend of groove metal, thrash, melodic death metal elements and heavier modern metal textures as part of the album’s sound.
Through “Strike and Kill,” DevilDriver place the album’s title track at the center of a release cycle that began with “Dig Your Own Grave” and continued through “Dead In The Water.” The song also frames Strike and Kill around the idea of consequences and hard lessons, while the album’s formats, tracklist and tour dates document the band’s next chapter through Napalm Records.
Written by Gino Alache – Music Journalist
photo by Stephanie Cabral
Watch the official video for “Strike and Kill” below.
