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, formed in 2006. Their style is hard rock in the vein of Black Widow,

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. Their sound has been described as "seductive, rather than aggressive," featuring female vocals, classical guitar leads,

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atmospherics, and "vintage satanic hooks."

History

The group was founded by lead guitarist, lyricist, and principal songwriter Selim "SL" Lemouchi. SL's sister, Farida "F. The Mouth of Satan" Lemouchi, was invited to join the band after providing vocals for the song "The Graveyard Shuffle." The group's name is taken from the song "Devil's Blood" by Swedish

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. On 17 April 2008, the band made their live debut at

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. On 11 September 2009, the group released their first full-length album, ''

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. On 11 November 2011, the band released their second full-length album, ''

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'', also through Ván Records; it was later released in the United States through

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on 17 January 2012. Following the US release of the album, the band embarked on the Decibel Magazine Tour 2012headlined by the

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which encompassed twenty-six tour stops across North America. During the tour, the band received some publicity after their bus driver allegedly ran off with their money, leaving them stranded at an intersection in

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. SL stated the group planned to continue to tour throughout the remainder of the year and play in as many locations as possible. On 25 January 2013, the band's official Facebook announced that The Devil's Blood was no more. However, they announced on 7 February 2013 that they would release their unfinished third album, '' III: Tabula Rasa or Death and the Seven Pillars'', an acoustic EP, '' 66:2'', a live DVD, and some live recordings. In March 2014, Selim Lemouchi died at the age of 33. It was revealed that the cause of death was suicide. On 20 June 2017, The Devil's Blood members Farida Lemouchi, Ron van Herpen, Oeds Beydals, Thomas Sciarone, Job van de Zande, Sander van Baalen, and Micha Haring did a one-off reunion to perform "Voodoo Dust" at a memorial service for their former manager and booking agent Danny "Bidi" van Drongelen.

Musical style and influences

SL was heavily influenced by his spiritual beliefs, namely

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. In several interviews, SL stated that his primary influence in songwriting (and in life) was "the three principalities of AdversityThe Death, The Chaos, and The Satan," stating, "That (Satan) is the driving force behind all my creative power." SL also cited

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of the American hard rock band

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as being influential in his work as a guitarist.Kopija, Ken (20 January 2012)
"The Devil's Blood: A Quick Chat with Guitarist Selim Lemouchi"
. Metal Buzz. Retrieved 3 September 2012.

Band members

* Selim "SL" Lemouchi – guitars, vocals (2007–2013) * Farida "The Mouth of Satan" Lemouchi – lead vocals (2007–2013) * Oeds "O" Beydals – guitars (2011–2013) * Micha "M" Haring – drums (2011–2013) * Ron "R" van Herpen – guitars (2008–2013) * Job "J" van de Zande – bass (2008–2013) * Thomas "T" Sciarone – guitars (2008–2011) * Sander "B" van Baalen – drums (2007–2011) * Willem "Will Power" Verbuyst – guitars (2008) * Benjamin "Jimmy Blitzer" Dokter – bass (2008)

Timeline

Discography

Albums

* ''

'' (2009) * ''

'' (2011) * '' III: Tabula Rasa or Death and the Seven Pillars'' (2013)

Demos

* ''Demo 2007'' (2007)

Extended plays and singles

* ''The Graveyard Shuffle 7"'' single (2008) * ''

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'' EP (2008) * ''I'll Be Your Ghost CD/12"'' single (2009) * ''Fire Burning 7"'' single (2011)

References

External links

* * * Database (undated).
"The Devil's Blood"
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