Devilskin

NZ rock band Devilskin released their much anticipated debut album We Rise which went straight to the top of the NZ Album charts, #1 Album and #1 Kiwi Artist Album. We Rise remained at Number 1 for 3 weeks running. We Rise was certified Gold within 2 weeks of release and is now certified Platinum which recognizes sales in excess of 15,000 units. We Rise is the first NZ rock album to hit this milestone since Shihad achieved it in 2013 with their album Killjoy released in 1995.

Devilskin stomped onto the NZ rock scene with the infectious Little Pills and Never See The Light singles, and racking up over 1,000,000 YouTube plays. Start A Revolution gained extensive radio play and hit No 1 on the Rock FM airplay chart and remained No 1 for 4 weeks.

Little Pills was voted into the No 2 most popular song on The Rock FM 1000 countdown, a publicly voted chart. This is a massive achievement as this is the highest position EVER achieved by a NZ band or artist in the 18-year history of the chart.

DEVILSKIN are a four piece band from Hamilton New Zealand formed in June 2010. DEVILSKIN have quickly gained a reputation for delivering high-energy performances with blistering sets, which are sonically exciting and compelling, resulting in mesmerizing rock events.

The band members are; Jennie Skulander on Vocals, Nail on Lead Guitar, Paul Martin on Bass Guitar and Nic Martin on Drums. In a league all of their own DEVILSKIN write melodic songs layered with soul, passion and power. However what sets DEVILSKIN apart from others is not the drop dead beauty of Jennie Skulander nor her pin up inspired wardrobe, it is her captivating vocals. Jennie's incredible voice sweeps from whisper to roar, rips with power, drips with melody and captivates with sincerity.

Jennie Skulander is simply THE best female rock vocalist in New Zealand today. DEVILSKIN deliver on all levels bassist Paul Martin and Nail on lead guitar are the red bearded ‘evil twins’ and they electrify with powerful, truculent bass coupled with searing guitar riffs. DEVILSKIN Nic Martin is the son of bassist Paul. Nic belies his age (18) and his spectacular drumming and driving beat lays the foundation for a gig not to be forgotten.

2014/15 was a memorable year, two massive tours We Rise album release tour and the Surrender Summer Tour resulted in Devilskin being the highest grossing band in New Zealand.

Live At The Powerstation CD + DVD was released in November and instantly hit the Album chart debuting at #12, both albums have remained in the Top 40 chart since release, We Rise has remained in the chart for 47 weeks, recently headed back into the Top 10 during their summer tour.

During 2015 Devilskin supported SLASH on his two NZ gigs in Hamilton and Wellington, headlined The Rockapalooza festival in Auckland and at HOMEGROWN in March. After returning from showcasing gigs in London and LA which included The Borderline soho and Whisky a Go Go on Sunset Strip, Devilskin supported Motley Crue and Alice Cooper in NZ's biggest indoor venue Vector Arena. The band have also played alongside Rob Zombie, Korn, Megadeth and Five Finger Death Punch at the NZ festival West Fest.

For band enquiries please contact: James Southgate Mobile: +64 (0) 21 923 935 Email: James@mminc.co.nz