The Devil Wears Prada vocalist Mike Hranica
photo by Jon Wiederhorn
Don't write off Dayton, Ohio's The Devil Wears Prada just because of their stupid name and goofy song titles. And don't discard them simply because they're proud to be Christians and aren't afraid to talk about it. Finally, don't label 'em trendy screamo/metalcore tag-alongs -- at least not until you've heard their music.
The band's second album, 2007's Plagues, was a strident, discordant blast of energy that constantly veered between jagged, jarring rhythms and memorable melodies. The band's follow-up, With Roots Above and Branches Below (out May 5), is equally intense, but more cohesive, incorporating a range of sonic nuances, including sweeping organ swells, atmospheric keyboard hooks and majestic metal riffs without sounding like a bunch of disparate parts stapled together.
After a recent show in New York, vocalist Mike Hranica and guitarist and singer Jeremy DePoyster sat down and discussed where they're coming from musically, the creation of With Roots Above and Branches Below, their mainstream popularity and why metal fans should seriously give 'em a chance. Click "more" for the two segments of our five-part interview.
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