News Latest News from Ultimate-Guitar.Com. en-US Copyright 1998-2026 Ultimate-Guitar.Com. All rights reserved. https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=8625 Sun, 08 Sep 2024 22:26:06 -0400 Thu, 06 Jan 2005 12:22:38 -0500 60 Ultimate-Guitar.Com https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/static/_img/logo_trans.png https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/modules/rss/news.xml.php?artist=8625 144 44 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/mike_spreitzer_opens_up_on_leaving_devildriver_reveals_disagreements_with_dez_fafara.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/mike_spreitzer_opens_up_on_leaving_devildriver_reveals_disagreements_with_dez_fafara.html Music News: "I really hoped it wouldn't be a problem, and I have a lot of friends that get a lot of support from the bands that they're in, who they would consider their boss."]]> Sun, 08 Sep 2024 22:26:06 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/mike_spreitzer_quits_devildriver_after_20_years_it_started_to_feel_like_a_part-time_job.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/mike_spreitzer_quits_devildriver_after_20_years_it_started_to_feel_like_a_part-time_job.html Music News: "The mere creation of my side project was met with a heavy amount of negativity from a specific individual that made things extremely uncomfortable for me."]]> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:07:49 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/dez_fafara_says_a_band_under_his_management_made_only_a_small_portion_of_money_earned_on_tour_explaining_the_financial_strains_of_the_post-pandemic_touring.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/dez_fafara_says_a_band_under_his_management_made_only_a_small_portion_of_money_earned_on_tour_explaining_the_financial_strains_of_the_post-pandemic_touring.html Music News: "It's insanity."]]> Fri, 09 Jun 2023 15:40:23 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/top_5_groove_metal_riffs_according_to_mike_spreitzer_of_devildriver.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/top_5_groove_metal_riffs_according_to_mike_spreitzer_of_devildriver.html Interviews: The band is now on the road ]]> Mon, 15 May 2023 10:34:01 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/devildriver_guitarist_talks_bands_new_album_explains_why_he_prefers_axe-fx_over_other_digital_modeling_amps.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/devildriver_guitarist_talks_bands_new_album_explains_why_he_prefers_axe-fx_over_other_digital_modeling_amps.html Interviews: UG Exclusive: Mike Spreitzer also talks about the amps used on "Dealing With Demons I."]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2020 11:07:11 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/devildrivers_mike_spreitzer_about_the_first_time_in_the_history_of_the_band_i_got_to_take_on_the_role_of_the_main_songwriter.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/devildrivers_mike_spreitzer_about_the_first_time_in_the_history_of_the_band_i_got_to_take_on_the_role_of_the_main_songwriter.html Community Feed: The guitarist reflects on a response to the band's "Trust No One" album.]]> Tue, 20 Jun 2017 09:20:47 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/devildriver_to_add_coal_chamber_songs_to_live_setlist.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/devildriver_to_add_coal_chamber_songs_to_live_setlist.html Community Feed: DevilDriver announced addition of Coal Chamber songs for their live performances.]]> Wed, 10 May 2017 12:23:13 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/devildriver_outlaw_country_cover_album_title_revealed.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/devildriver_outlaw_country_cover_album_title_revealed.html Community Feed: DevilDriver frontman Dez Fafara recently announced an outlaw country covers album, which will see guest appearances by Glenn Danzig, Randy Blythe and Mark Morton of Lamb Of God, John 5, Lee Ving of Fear, and others.]]> Tue, 09 May 2017 15:00:05 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/devildrivers_dez_fafara_to_release_outlaw_country_cover_album_with_members_of_danzig_lamb_of_god_rob_zombie.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/community_feed/devildrivers_dez_fafara_to_release_outlaw_country_cover_album_with_members_of_danzig_lamb_of_god_rob_zombie.html Community Feed: Danzig, Randy Blythe and Mark Morton of Lamb Of God, John 5, Lee Ving of Fear and many more....]]> Tue, 02 May 2017 10:32:46 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/devildriver_frontman_groping_crowd-surfing_females_is_tantamount_to_rape.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/devildriver_frontman_groping_crowd-surfing_females_is_tantamount_to_rape.html Music News: "We're here to have a good time, not to be groping people," Dez Fafara says.]]> Fri, 27 Jun 2014 14:12:41 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/devildriver_to_appear_on_20th-anniversary_tribute_to_metallicas_black_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/devildriver_to_appear_on_20th-anniversary_tribute_to_metallicas_black_album.html Music News: California metallers have entered the studio to begin recording a cover version of Metallica's "Holier Than Thou".]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2011 13:12:29 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/dez_fafara_of_devildriver_it_was_very_imperative_that_we_define_our_sound.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/dez_fafara_of_devildriver_it_was_very_imperative_that_we_define_our_sound.html Interviews: Fafara recently talked with UG writer Amy Kelly about his esteemed live show and the new record, which he said was written with "a fresh approach."]]> Wed, 12 Aug 2009 15:00:14 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/devildriver_guitarist_the_job_always_comes_first.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/devildriver_guitarist_the_job_always_comes_first.html Interviews: One half of Devil Driver's axe wielding team in the form of Jeff Kendrick spoke about touring life, the band's plans for another studio album.]]> Tue, 22 Jan 2008 09:28:18 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/devildriver_plan_dvd_release_for_2008.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/devildriver_plan_dvd_release_for_2008.html Interviews: DevilDriver guitarist Mike Spreitzer discusses third studio album "The Last Kind Words", playing live, and DevilDriver's upcoming DVD plans.]]> Mon, 22 Oct 2007 13:17:07 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/devildriver_to_co-headline_ozzfest_second_stage.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/devildriver_to_co-headline_ozzfest_second_stage.html Music News: In an unprecedented move by Ozzfest organizers, DevilDriver have been added mid-tour to fill in for Mondo Generator, who left the tour earlier this month.]]> Tue, 14 Aug 2007 09:58:06 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/devildriver_rejected_by_guinness_for_world_record_circle_pit.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/devildriver_rejected_by_guinness_for_world_record_circle_pit.html Music News: With thousands of fans trampling barricades, smashing into each other, and helping DevilDriver create one of its best performances ever.]]> Thu, 14 Jun 2007 16:57:26 -0400 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/devildrivers_last_kind_words.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/devildrivers_last_kind_words.html Music News: DevildDriver have finnished work on their new album "The Last Kind Words", the album should hit music stores in 2-3 months.]]> Tue, 27 Feb 2007 08:03:25 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/devildriver_tour_with_opeth_and_dark_tranquility.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/devildriver_tour_with_opeth_and_dark_tranquility.html Music News: Devildriver return from a successful European tour with Lamb Of God. Now hits the road in the US with In Flames and Zao and label mates Trivium.]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2006 07:43:27 -0500 https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/devildriver_has_answered_about_upcoming_album.html https://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/interviews/devildriver_has_answered_about_upcoming_album.html Interviews: Devildriver frontman Dez Fafara has answered a number of fan questions about the group's upcoming album.]]> Thu, 06 Jan 2005 12:22:38 -0500