DevilDriver Almost Used A Very Unconventional Instrument In Their Band-10 Things You Didn't Know

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Frontman Dez Fafara explains the unknown parts of his band’s legend.
When Dez Fafara put an end to the nü-metal unit Coal Chamber in 2003, nobody knew what he was up to. Today, the history is there. As frontman of DevilDriver, Fafara has been kicking all the ass while keeping his integrity intact for over two decades. With the impending release of DevilDriver’s ninth album, Dealing With Demons I, we thought there was more history about the band that didn’t require a swimming pool-sized spirit board or taking someone out in the middle of the desert at 4 in the morning. Fortunately for us, Farfara casually dished 10 things you didn’t know about DevilDriver. We here at APTV are proud to report that nobody got hurt.
Fafara starts out by bringing up moments about DevilDriver’s early days. He had a problem with the original name of the band the label couldn't fix. (He fills us in on the shoutout he pulled off on one of the songs.) Back then, Fafara was burning the rock candles at both ends, with just enough time to have dinner. There was also an instrument in the original lineup you didn’t see in metal bands too much back then. One of his proudest and frustrating moments? Being robbed of an entry in the Guinness World Records book. Let’s just say this: We’ve voyaged to space, but we still don’t have the technology to measure the size of a mosh pit. Seriously, stop reading and let Dez explain it to you.
Given his conviction toward his art, Fafara might have a cupboard filled with “World’s Best Dad” mugs. As a bandleader, he helped birth new vistas in both groove and death metal. As an actual father of young sons, Fafara made sure his metal-AF attitude was passed down to his children. That act is inextricably linked to DevilDriver’s legacy.
When Fafara ends his list, he doesn’t do it with a fact. He does it with a flex. If you’ve ever heard DevilDriver at their mightiest or their weirdest, you will understand him perfectly.
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[@HELLCIO]

Nothing's Wrong

[@yourerightiamright.3709]

End of the line tied with Before the Hangman's Noose

[@warriorthawitt9971]

Pray For Villains

[@kevinlorence]

Dez rocks! I Dreamed I Died is my favorite track

[@mariamargiannis7255]

The hangman's noose cloud over california

[@Warmonger2024]

Only band I have their symbol tatted. It is a tribute tat, ashes of my late wife Jennifer in it. Last show we saw together. Thank you Dez & Crew. You really helped me through her death. Too young. 46yo. RIP Jennifer Peeples.

[@HELLCIO]

DEZ VOICE IS ONE OF THE BEST AND UNIQUE VOCALS ON METAL HISTORY. HE DESERVE ALL LOVE AND RESPECT THAT FANS GIVE TO HIM. FOLLOWING HIM SINCE COAL CHAMBER. BIG FAN FROM BRAZIL. \,,,/

[@BigDemz]

Devildriver kills it live for sure! Seen em a couple times, but when they opened for Superjoint they fucking murdered the place!

[@daniellaubacher8591]

Dez, I remember sitting in my car with John B and I just remembered being blown away. This was after John Jeff and John were still in Grolby. Even there since the “before” days.

[@cnett486]

Dark Days sure was a great album, I was sad to see Coal Chamber end, but man was I glad with what came next

[@atdawnweburn84]

I knew all of these. But no major line up changes? Trust me dez. It's not the same without miller boecklin or kendrick. The new guitarist you could call an upgrade. But miss miller live. And boecklin is the best drummer your band ever had.

[@yourerightiamright.3709]

I know! When he said no major line up changes I said, "YOU'RE THE ONLY ORIGINAL MEMBER LEFT!"

[@yourerightiamright.3709]

Not to mention started his break away (breakup) band while recording with his original band!

[@JustinBoode]

Fucking love you man and your whole bands kick ass thank God for devil driver 🇺🇸

[@SFloyd794]

Awesome band

[@mariamargiannis7255]

Love devildriver

[@richcampus]

0:33 ("used Etruscan Bells 🔔 To ring 💍 away evil 😈 "),..

[@barrypatton6424]

I was in that pit

[@MadDjentah]

Fact 7- ВИЙ

[@brianjones866]

Swinging the dead swinging the dead DEATH RIDE !!!!!!! #1.....💯%

[@demondriver5151]

He seems like he’s gonna vote for Kamala 🥴