Written by: Sam Santiago
For fans of extreme metal, seven years can feel like an eternity. Thankfully, Texas death metal legends Devourment have emerged from the depths with a brand new release that proves they haven't lost a single ounce of their crushing brutality.
The band's latest EP, Pious Impiety, marks Devourment's first new material in seven years and serves as a vicious reminder of why they remain one of the most influential names in slam death metal.
For those of you unfamiliar, Devourment helped define the sound of brutal slam death metal in the late 1990s. Formed in Dallas, Texas, the band became underground legends thanks to their punishing riffs, guttural vocals, and a level of heaviness that would inspire countless bands in the decades that followed. Albums like Molesting the Decapitated and Butcher the Weak remain essential listening for fans of extreme music and helped cement Devourment's place among the most respected names in the genre.
Now the band is back with Pious Impiety, a release that relentlessly churns through some of the heaviest material they've delivered in years. Packed with bone-crushing grooves, suffocating riffs, and the trademark slam elements that made the band infamous, the EP feels less like a comeback and more like a statement. We here at Truly Disturbing like our music heavy and crushing and Devourment have been doing just that for years and this EP is no different.
Pious Impiety was produced, mixed, engineered, and mastered by Daniel Schmuck, whose previous work includes projects with Power Trip, Frozen Soul, and Creeping Death.
The EP is available now on all major streaming platforms and is currently shipping through Relapse Records.
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As if a new release wasn't enough, Devourment is also preparing to bring their sonic devastation to stages across North America and beyond, including appearances on this summer's Summer Slaughter tour alongside Hatebreed.
DEVOURMENT LIVE
June 20 – Los Angeles, CA @ 1720
June 21 – Los Angeles, CA @ 1720
Summer Slaughter with Hatebreed
July 02 – Reading, PA @ Reverb
July 03 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Elevation 27
July 04 – Jackson Township, NJ @ Hellfest
July 05 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium
July 07 – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogarts
July 08 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
July 09 – New Orleans, LA @ Tipitina's
July 10 – Houston, TX @ House of Blues
July 11 – Austin, TX @ Emo's
July 12 – Tulsa, OK @ Cain's Ballroom
July 14 – Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
July 15 – Omaha, NE @ The Admiral
July 16 – Davenport, IA @ Redstone Room at Common Chord (Post Tour Headline Show)
July 17 – Chicago, IL @ Cobra Lounge (The Rumble Official Aftershow) (Post Tour Headline Show)
July 25 – Manchester, UK @ Offal Fest
September 25 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Iron Horse Saloon (Nightshift Party Weekend)
Whether you've been following Devourment since the early days or you're just discovering the band for the first time, Pious Impiety serves as a brutal reminder that some monsters never die. After seven years of silence, one of death metal's most punishing acts has returned, and they're heavier than ever.