Track By Tracks: Devilz By Definition - Devilz Knight (2025)

The Old #9 serves as the atmospheric prelude to Trainwreck. Through creative instrumentation, Devilz By Definition evokes the sound of a locomotive gathering speed — from the initial grind of the wheels to the steady rhythm of full momentum. This track captures the tension and anticipation of a journey about to derail, setting the stage for the intensity that follows.

Trainwreck is a high-speed, relentless metaphor for destruction, chaos, and unstoppable momentum. Told through the imagery of a runaway locomotive, the song captures the sheer force of something too powerful to control—whether it be fate, ego, or impending disaster. As the pressure builds and warnings go ignored, the tension explodes into catastrophe, leaving nothing but wreckage and flames in its wake. With pounding rhythms and vivid storytelling, Trainwreck is a brutal anthem of destruction, serving as both a warning and a spectacle of inevitable ruin.

Dehumanizer (C) is a relentless march through the aftermath of a zombie apocalypse, where civilization has crumbled, and the dead walk endlessly with no purpose but to feed. The song is a re-recorded release with the current lineup in a lower tuning, originally released on Devilution 2016. The verses paint a grim picture of hollow-eyed husks stumbling through a world devoid of life, the remnants of humanity reduced to instinct-driven wanderers. The chorus drives home the horror of an existence without rest, where the undead press forward with no end in sight—once predators, now trapped in an endless cycle of decay. With its crushing riffs, eerie interlude, and ominous atmosphere, “Dehumanizer“is both a visceral depiction of a world overrun by the undead and a chilling metaphor for losing oneself to the void.

Angel Warfare is an apocalyptic battle cry, painting a brutal vision of divine war and total annihilation. With thunderous riffs and relentless energy, the song describes angels and titans clashing in a celestial battlefield, raining destruction upon the earth as the skies burn red. Lightning strikes, chariots race, and the dead rise as heaven and hell wage their final war. The breakdown and bridge drive home the chaos, with swords clashing and bodies falling in an unstoppable storm of devastation. “Angel Warfare “is pure, unrelenting carnage—the soundtrack to the end of days.

Liquid Death is a hard-hitting anthem about the intoxicating allure and destructive power of alcohol. With crushing riffs and raw vocals, the song paints a dark picture of surrendering to the bottle—using it to numb pain, silence fears, and ultimately lose control. The lyrics swing between indulgence and regret, portraying alcohol as both a seductive friend and a ruthless enemy. As the song builds to its chaotic climax, “Liquid Death “delivers an unfiltered look at the highs, lows, and inevitable crash of drinking to excess.

I Am the One tells the story of a powerful, shadowy force that manipulates fate, preys on the brave, and claims souls in moments of despair. Foretold by prophecy, a great battle brings chaos and death, while “The one” (both deceiver and guide) lurks in the shadows, influencing the course of destiny. As lost souls stand before judgment, they are met with whispers from the darkness, urging them to surrender to the inevitable and prepare for the final fight.

Food Fight is an aggressive, rebellious anthem about rising up against oppression and reclaiming what's rightfully ours. Using food as a symbol of survival, the song paints a dystopian picture of a world controlled by corrupt elites who hoard resources while the masses starve. Fuelled by anger and desperation, the people rise, overthrowing their oppressors in a violent revolution. With relentless energy, brutal lyrics, and a defiant spirit, Food Fight is a battle cry for justice, rebellion, and survival at any cost.

Aggression acts as the relentless lead-in to Provocation. Built on a repetitive, grinding riff, the track embodies the feeling of being provoked without reprieve — an agitation that grows until it becomes almost unbearable. Its unyielding pulse mirrors the frustration of someone pushing past your breaking point, setting up the raw eruption that follows in Provocation.

Provocation is a furious outburst of rage and betrayal, capturing the breaking point when restraint is no longer an option. Fuelled by seething aggression, the lyrics tell the story of someone who has been pushed too far, no longer willing to tolerate lies, manipulation, or disrespect. The verses build tension with clenched fists and boiling anger, while the bridge signals the shift—this is no longer about holding back. With a crushing breakdown that delivers an ultimatum— “Fuck off or die/ —the song erupts into pure cathartic fury. “Provocation“ is the soundtrack to vengeance unleashed, a brutal reckoning for those who take too much and push too far.

Insufficient Funds is a raw, harrowing portrait of survival under economic and moral pressure. Built around confessional verses and a chorus that echoes the recurring refrain “Insufficient funds,” the track blends bleak storytelling with a mounting sense of urgency — from quiet desperation to near-panic. Lyrically, it maps a life trapped in cycles of debt and compromise: the stash turned to ash, bargains made with conscience and safety, and the corrosive lure of greed that promises escape but only deepens the hole. Featuring guest vocals from Anthony Giacalone of Among The Rest, the song gains an added layer of intensity, with his voice amplifying the desperation and conflict at its core. Musically, it walks the line between weary resignation and boiling anger, using tense bridges and reprises to push the narrative forward until the last, exhausted admission: there's nothing left to cash in. This piece functions as the album's emotional ledger — an unflinching look at what poverty and obligation do to a person's choices, relationships, and sense of freedom. It's both intimate and cinematic: intimate in its first-person pleas and cinematic in how it escalates, giving listeners the feeling of being dragged through the account books of a life in collapse.

Under the Road is a raw and intense reflection on oppression, control, and the struggle for freedom. It paints a bleak picture of those trapped beneath society—both physically and metaphorically—forced to survive on scraps while the powerful thrive above. The lyrics explore themes of mental imprisonment, buried pain, and the illusions that keep people complacent. But as the song progresses, the oppressed rise, breaking free from their chains and reclaiming their fate. With crushing breakdowns and haunting spoken word passages, Under the Road is a battle hymn for those ready to fight back against a system built to keep them buried.

Devilz Knight “is the ruthless anthem of a relentless enforcer, a hunter of corrupted souls who serves the will of the underworld. Unleashed from the depths, the Devilz Knight carries out brutal justice, purging the wicked with merciless precision. The verses paint scenes of grisly executions and unholy retribution, while the chorus cements the Knight's unstoppable purpose—no one can stand against the hand of darkness. With crushing intensity and chilling imagery, “Devilz Knight “is the ultimate declaration of power, fear, and the cleansing fire of damnation.

Alien closes the album as both a memorial and a passage — created in honor of Devilz By Definition's original guitarist, Mat “Alien” Dobbin, who passed away in 2023. Unlike the sheer heaviness of the preceding tracks, this piece embraces a mysterious, spectral quality. Haunting instrumentals drift in and out like echoes from another realm, layered with fragments of Splinter's speech from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and culminating in a spoken poem that serves as a eulogy for both the man and an era of the band's history. The track is not only a farewell but also a binding: a ghostly reminder that Alien's spirit remains etched in every riff and every stage. His chaos, brilliance, and mystery are carried forward in the feedback, the silence, and the storm. It is a song of remembrance, closure, and legacy — a final bow that ensures his presence will always haunt the music.