BIOGRAPHY
From Seattle, located in the heart of the rain drenched, frozen wastes of the Pacific Northwest, comes The Devils of Loudun. A six-man symphonic technical death metal outfit named from a tale of religious fanaticism and demonic possession in 17th century France. Formed in the Summer of 2009, the band quickly gained ground in the Washington State metal scene by destroying every possible show that was thrown at them. Drawing from influences which are spread across a wide musical spectrum, The Devils of Loudun's ever-evolving sound has been called a combination of Scandinavian melodic death metal, symphonic power metal and American death metal topped with hearty serving of classical and video game influenced melodies.
In 2015 the band finished up recording and releasing their first official EP titled “Entering Oblivion,” a 4 track release which garnered widespread critical acclaim and positive reviews. Danny Sanderson of Metal Temple said this about the release: “In less than twenty minutes, this band has managed to craft something that is not only more unique than what most underground Death Metal acts are peddling, but also significantly better. 9/10 rating.” In the Summer of 2015 The Devils of Loudun embarked on the “Entering Oblivion” West Coast Tour playing 9 shows across 4 states.
The band wasted no time after tour and in July of 2015 started recording their EP titled “Enduring Creation.” 5 songs long and clocking in at 27 minutes, this release is a darker, heavier, faster and more epic sequel to DOL’s well received 2015 release. Shortly after the official release of Enduring Creation on April 8th 2016 the band embarked on a 12 date tour across 8 states in the Western US to promote the release.
Praise for 'Enduring Creation' -
"Enduring Creation has all you could ask for in a symphonic melodeath album – brutal riffs, harsh vocals, and searing melodies from the guitars and keys that offer a sense of atmosphere and serenity through the rage. 9/10" - Kyle McGinn (DeadRhetoric.com)
"Overall, the music that Devils Of Loudun make is rich, complex, atmospheric, and requires some concentration from the listener to fully comprehend it. 8/10" - Timur Sizov (TheCirclePit.com)
"At its most brilliant, Enduring Creation matches piano flair, shredding, and what sounds like video game backgrounds with a melange of melodic death and psychotic lapses into brutal and technical death. 7/9" - Kaptain Carbon (HollywoodMetal.com)
" The Devils of Loudun .. take the melodic, technical and symphonic sides of the death metal genre and mixes them together to create a musical style of their own.. 8/10" - Variety of DeathZine
"..it’s all pretty darn impressive. From opener “Cast the Stone” to 7 minute closer “Outcast of Existence”, the six piece fires on all cylinders with rarely any let down" - E. Thomas (TeethoftheDivine.com)
"I was hooked the instant I hit play. This is excellent melodeath with a lot of motion and a symphonic flair." - Spear (ToiletovHell.com)
"Featuring the same jaw-dropping technical precision as their 2015 release, Enduring Creation builds upon the impeccable musicianship of Entering Oblivion by adding layers of hauntingly atmospheric depth and a darker, more aggressive undertone to the lead and bass guitars that drive the album." - Jason Facer (MetalAteMyBaby.com)
Formed In: 2009
Status: Active
Years Active: 2009-Present
Scott Hermanns - Guitar
Drew Tuel - Lead Guitar
LJ Cline - Bass
Billy Keller - Drums
Ben Velozo - Keyboards
Vance Bratcher - Vocals
Country of Origin: United States
Location: Seattle, Washington
Genre: Symphonic/Melodic Death Metal
Current Label: Unsigned/Independent
Email: thedevilsofloudun@gmail.com
Agent: Portia Imle - portiamaliaimle@gmail.com
Bandcamp: http://thedevilsofloudun.bandcamp.com
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/thedevilsofloudun
Twitter: https://twitter.com/devilsofloudun
Enduring Creation (EP - 2016)
Released April 8, 2016
Recorded and Engineered in 2015 by Scott Hermanns on Vashon Island, WA.
Drums and Bass recorded by Billy Keller at Studio Seven in Seattle, WA.
Produced by The Devils of Loudun.
Lyrics by Vance Bratcher.
Mixed and Mastered by Nikolas Roy Quemtri at NRQ's Studio in Kharkiv, Ukraine
Artwork by Mark Cooper of Mindrape Art.
