Strike and Kill
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| Released | July 10, 2026 | |||
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| Genres | Groove metal, thrash metal[2] | |||
| Length | 50:53 | |||
| Label | Napalm | |||
| Producer | Gabe Mangold | |||
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Strike and Kill is the eleventh studio album by the American heavy metal band DevilDriver. It was released on July 10, 2026, by Napalm Records. It is the first album to feature founding bassist Jon Miller since Beast (2011), as well as guitarists Alex Lee and Gabe Mangold and drummer Davier Pérez Ortega.
Background
[edit]Prior to the recording of Strike and Kill, DevilDriver underwent several lineup changes.[3] In October 2021, they parted ways with guitarist Neal Tiemann.[3] In July 2022, the band saw the departure of bassist Diego Ibarra, the return of bassist Jon Miller, and the arrival of guitarist Alex Lee (formerly of Holy Grail).[4][5] On December 8, 2022, the band announced the departure of drummer Austin D'Amond and the arrival of his replacement Davier Pérez.[6][7] On September 3, 2024, Mike Spreitzer announced that he left the band after 20 years.[8] On October 9, 2025, the band introduced Enterprise Earth guitarist, Gabe Mangold, as Spreitzer's replacement.[9]
On April 16, 2026, DevilDriver announced their eleventh studio album Strike and Kill and its lead single "Dig Your Own Grave", the former set for release on July 10.[10][11]
Track listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Dez Fafara; all music is composed by Davier Pérez Ortega, Gabe Mangold, Jon Miller, and Alex Lee.[1]
| No. | Title | Length |
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| 1. | "Dig Your Own Grave" | 4:29 |
| 2. | "Dead in the Water" | 4:31 |
| 3. | "Sanctified in Scars" | 4:03 |
| 4. | "Strike and Kill" | 4:06 |
| 5. | "In the Moonlight" | 4:32 |
| 6. | "Ride or Die" | 2:54 |
| 7. | "Headed for the Fall" | 3:52 |
| 8. | "Shut the Silence On" | 3:36 |
| 9. | "Never Coming Home" | 3:41 |
| 10. | "Summoning Shadows" | 2:52 |
| 11. | "You're Just a Ghost" | 4:41 |
| 12. | "Oath of Iron" | 3:09 |
| 13. | "All Bets Are Off" | 4:27 |
| Total length: | 50:53 | |
Personnel
[edit]Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[1]
DevilDriver
[edit]- Dez Fafara – vocals
- Jon Miller – bass guitar
- Alex Lee – guitar
- Gabe Mangold – guitar, guitar recording, bass recording, vocal recording, production, mixing, mastering
- Davier Pérez Ortega – drums, co-production
Additional contributors
[edit]- Jason Suecof – drum recording
- Mike Low – additional drum engineering
- Niclas Mortensen – artwork
- Christopher Maxwell – layout design
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[12] | 51 |
| French Physical Albums (SNEP)[13] | 109 |
| French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP)[14] | 32 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[15] | 93 |
| Scottish Albums (Official Charts)[16] | 78 |
| UK Albums Sales (Official Charts)[17] | 66 |
| UK Independent Albums (Official Charts)[18] | 23 |
| UK Rock & Metal Albums (Official Charts)[19] | 12 |
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 Strike and Kill (Media notes). DevilDriver. Napalm Records. July 10, 2026.
{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ↑ "DevilDriver - Strike And Kill". July 3, 2026. Retrieved July 16, 2026.
- 1 2 "DevilDriver's Dez Fafara Hints At First New Music In Three Years". Blabbermouth. February 26, 2026.
- ↑ "DevilDriver Parts Ways With Bassist Diego 'Ashes' Ibarra". Blabbermouth.net. July 16, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ↑ "DevilDriver Welcomes Back Original Bassist Jon Miller". Blabbermouth.net. July 19, 2022. Retrieved July 19, 2022.
- ↑ "DevilDriver Welcomes New Drummer as Austin D'Amond Steps Away". MetalSucks. December 8, 2022.
- ↑ "DevilDriver Announce Split with Drummer Austin D'amond, Name Replacement". Loudwire. December 10, 2022.
- ↑ "Longtime DevilDriver Guitarist Mike Spreitzer Announces His Departure: 'I Have Decided It Is Time To Go My Own Way'". Blabbermouth.net. September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Enterprise Earth's Gabe Mangold Joins DevilDriver". Metal Injection. October 9, 2025.
- ↑ Emily Garner (April 16, 2026). "DevilDriver announce new album, unleash opener Dig Your Own Grave". Kerrang!. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- ↑ "DEVILDRIVER Announces New Album 'Strike And Kill', Shares Lead Single 'Dig Your Own Grave'". Blabbermouth. April 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Austriancharts.at – DevilDriver – Strike and Kill" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved July 22, 2026.
- ↑ "Top Albums Physiques (Semaine du 17 juillet 2026)" (in French). Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Top Rock & Metal Albums (Semaine du 17 juillet 2026)" (in French). Syndicat national de l'édition phonographique. Retrieved July 20, 2026.
- ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – DevilDriver – Strike and Kill" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart on 17/7/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Albums Sales Chart on 17/7/2026 – Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Independent Albums Chart on 17/7/2026 – Top 50". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
- ↑ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart on 17/7/2026 – Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 18, 2026.
