The Devils

The Devils formed in the late 1980s with a sound that pulled from punk, metal, and experimental rock. Their 1991 album 'A Momentery Anesthesie' gave them a breakthrough, with the title track becoming one of their most recognized songs. The record had a raw energy that connected with listeners at the time.

Their music sometimes drew criticism for lyrics about rebellion and alienation, and their live shows had a reputation for being provocative. Songs like 'Astrid' and 'Blackout' carried that same intense, unfiltered quality. They kept recording through the early 1990s, putting out tracks like 'Better Be Quiet' and 'Come To The Dawn' that stayed true to their abrasive style.

The band's lineup included Dante Inferno on vocals, Amon Wrath on guitar, Lucifer on bass, and Hades on drums. They faced some internal struggles and substance issues that made things difficult at points. Their catalog from that period holds up as a document of a particular strain of heavy, confrontational rock.