Live Review: Devil Sold His Soul @ The Underworld

Devil Sold His Soul live at The Underworld, London (3rd Oct '14) // Words: Simon Opie

If you are looking for a proper gig review then it’s probably not worth reading any further. This piece is actually about why I think music matters. Friday’s Devil Sold His Soul gig at The Underworld was billed as an EP launch and they played quite a bit from their upcoming November release. They also played a selection of older material mostly from the last album 'Empire Of Light' including the live staple 'No Remorse, No Regrets' and the epic 'End Of Days'. Both new and old material was delivered with a raw energy and commitment that I find totally inspiring.

Live Review: Devil Sold His Soul @ The Borderline

Devil Sold His Soul live at The Borderline, London (17 Oct '13) // Words: Simon Opie

Favourite bands come and go but the band I admire the most is Devil Sold His Soul. We’ve reviewed them previously but three albums into their career - with more surely to come - they continue to astonish. The departure of vocalist Ed Gibbs earlier this year might have signalled a terminal decline but recruiting Paul Green has seemingly left them stronger than ever. Last week they came to The Borderline and stormed it.

Year In Review: Simon Opie's Top Albums Of 2012

Words: Simon Opie

It might be the second month of 2013 but yes, our FADED GLAMOUR 2012 retrospective still rumbles on. This time it's my top ten albums of 2012 featuring a double appearance of Ben Chasny, and several appearances of great music.

Album Review: Devil Sold His Soul - Empire Of Light

Devil Sold His Soul - 'Empire Of Light' (UK Release: 17 Sept '12) // Words: Simon Opie

Devil Sold His Soul finally do seem to be gaining recognition, I even heard them on Radio One the other night. It’s well deserved, but not necessarily to be expected given their style of music, as we pointed out back in 2010 when reviewing the excellent 'Blessed And Cursed'. That album, their second, was always going to be hard to follow as it delivered fierce songs with an intensity that seemed impossible to repeat. 'Empire of Light' has certainly risen to the challenge and is an amazing listen that should be a live treat too.