Spotlight: THE DEV RELEASE NEW TRACK “HELL BENT”
Looking for a song led by powerhouse vocals? THE DEV just released their newest song and it is a combination of hard rock and brilliant!
About THE DEV
Based in Central Florida, the female fronted hard rock band, THE DEV, is making waves in the music world. Their fans are most important and everything they do on stage is to ensure that their fans are having the time of their lives. THE DEV encompasses dynamic vocals and jaw-dropping performances. The only thing that the band wants is for everyday stress for everyone to melt away. Their music is an escape from reality and just get lost in the moment. The members in the band are lead vocalist Nikollaj, guitarists Ryan Danley and Barrett Jones, bassist John Panaccione, and drummer Chris Caruso. Nikollaj is one to look out for as she embodies a lively rock edge. Other members of the band have toured with musicians such as Heart and Alice Cooper, and have shared the stage with Slash, avenged Sevenfold, Flyleaf, and Rise Against. They have also had much success with getting music on the radio, endorsements, and featured in movies. THE DEV shows off their talents with their latest single “Hell Bent”.
The song starts off strong with a crazy good guitar riff and mesmerizing drum beat. When Nikollaj’s vocals come in hot and her perfect tone matches the vibe of the song. She almost has this pure sound to her voice which in some moments of the song provides a really nice contrast. Nikollaj is a powerhouse and engulfs so much power in her voice and she can clearly and precisely hit those high notes effortlessly. Her pitch is flawless. The guitar and bass never stop being anything less than amazing. They really help drive the track and the drums truly help showcase that hard rock edge THE DEV encapsulates.
"Hell Bent is a song that describes the energy and vibe of us as humans wanting to come out of a dark time and enjoy what is to be human and live in a society again...to have fun, see friends, enjoy time together, and party!!!" - Ryan Danley, Guitarist of THE DEV
Watch the music video for “Hell Bent” here! Follow THE DEV for announcements here!
Overall
THE DEV offers a fresh and dynamic hard rock jam that is sure to get people jumping up and down. They are sure to do more great things so make sure you keep an eye out for THE DEV.
Written by: Julia Wright (she/her)
