Formed in 2017 by drummer J. Scarlett and lead guitarist R. Amun out of the ashes of two former Extreme Metal projects and the addition of rhythm guitarist C. W. Wolfgang and bassist and lead vocalist T. Nachtghul, Devastator quickly proceeded to take the local Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire scenes by storm with their unrelenting take on the primitive 'Black Thrash Attack' following the release of their self-titled three track demo heavily inspired by the titans of yesterday such Sodom, Bathory, Venom, Hellhammer and Motorhead - the foundations were laid for what was to come.
In 2020, Devastator signed a one-album deal with the UK-based indie label Clobber Records and would go on to release their debut album 'Baptised in Blasphemy' to strong critical acclaim. As of 2023, following the independent release of the new single 'Liar in Wait', the band was approached by European label Listenable and with a deal struck Devastator signed a multi-year contract with the legendary label.
Expanding on the raucous Black 'n' Roll attitude of the band's debut 'Baptised in Blasphemy' and turning up the Black Metal to cacophonous levels, the sophomore release by Devastator differs in many aspects without losing the spirit and power of the band's debut, harnessing other avenues in Extreme Metal and presenting a multilayered and expansive record which explores both Black Metal and Death Metal, whilst still delivering the furious Thrash Metal assault and NWOBHM drenched force that the band has become known for.
Limited transparent purple vinyl pressing.
Tracklisting:
1. Beyond the Gate
2. Conjurers of Cruelty
3. Black Witchery
4. Ritual Abuse (Evil Never Dies)
5. Walpurgisnacht
6. Necromantic Lust
7. Deathspell Defloration
8. Bestial Rites
9. Sharpen the Blade
10. Rabid Morbid Death
11. Liar in Wait
12. Death Forever
