Deviloof

Deviloof is a Japanese visual kei deathcore band formed in 2015.

History
Deviloof was formed on December 12, 2015, by vocalist Keisuke, bassist Daiki and drummer Hiroto who were former members of another group called All Must Die.

The band has a visual style sometimes described as "flashy and super aggressive", in which they call themselves "the most violent and extreme band in Visual Kei".

In August 2016 the group participated in Wacken Open Air, the world's largest metal festival, and in "Metal Battle Japan" where they advanced to the final round.

On October 2, 2016 guitarist Ryuya left the band and eventually formed the band Dimlim in April 2017.

The band went on a hiatus on April 30, 2017, but made a comeback on September 16, 2017.

On August 31, 2018, the band announced that guitarist Seiya and drummer Hiroto would be departing from the group, but the band said they would continue activities. Eventually in 2018 Aisaku and Kanta would join the band.

In December 2022, Deviloof announced that they were signing with a major label, Tokuma. Their first release in the label was the Damned EP released on April 19, 2023. Speaking about the EP in a video, Keisuke said that the band was preparing a world tour for 2023. In July it was announced that they will play three shows in Latin America in 2024: on May 25th in Mexico, on the 31st in Santiago and on June 2nd in Brazil.

Band Name
The name Deviloof comes from the phrase devil's proof. Vocalist Keisuke said in an interview that they created the word Deviloof and that means an omittance of the devil's proof. They chose this as it leads to the thought of a phenomenon where there is no proof that Satan showed to Christ. It leads to a very mysterious feel, something beyond what is easy to understand.

Musical style and influences
Deviloof's has been referred to as a deathcore band with elements of metalcore, brutal death metal, and grindcore. They have been called "the most brutal band in visual kei" due to their flashy and violent visuals, fast riffs, double-pedal drums, blast beats, and guttural vocals.

Deviloof has strong influences from Japanese visual kei bands such as X Japan and Dir En Grey, vocalist Keisuke also cites Megadeth, and Elvis Presley as influences. Some of the senior Japanese rock bands influenced Deviloof to embrace the visual kei look, and that for Keisuke, these influences come from his great respect for X Japan and Dir En Grey who is his words "We are Japanese and would like to follow them."

Popularity
Deviloof gained some international popularity after YouTuber Jared Dines mentioned them in a video titled "the greatest metal memes EVER 5" at 9:44 in the video.

Members
Current members
 * Keisuke - vocals (2015–present)
 * Ray - guitar (2017–present)
 * Aisaku - guitar (2018–present)
 * Daiki - bass (2015–present)
 * Kanta - drums (2018–present)

Former members
 * Ryuya - guitar (2015-2016)
 * Seiya - guitar (2015-2018)
 * Hiroto - drums (2015-2018)

Discography
Albums
 * Devil's Proof (2017)
 * Oni (2019)
 * Dystopia (2021)

Mini-albums
 * Purge (2016)
 * Damned (2023)
 * Song For The Weak. (2024)

Singles
 * "Ruin" (December 6, 2015)
 * "Ishtar" (April 1, 2016)
 * "Flowering" (April 25, 2018)
 * "Devil's Calling"/"Angel's Cry" (July 22, 2020)
 * "Mob Rule" (March 24, 2021)
 * "Newspeak" (April 23, 2021)
 * "Everything is all lies" (October 20, 2023)