Devilskin release new track with important message

Devilskin have released a new single which has a personal message for the band's lead singer.

Devilskin's newly released single has a personal message for the Hamilton-based band's lead singer.

The new song ‘ENDO', is being described as a powerfully crafted and visceral masterpiece.

Not only does it showcase vocalist Jennie Skulander's incredible power, range and emotional depth but the lyrics are an honest and brutal narrative of her personal struggle with stage 4 endometriosis.

A poignant glimpse into the pain and distress that millions of women live with a daily basis all over the world, the song ENDO is Jennie's cathartic exorcism of her own personal demons.

'Endo is based on my surgery for Stage 4 Endometriosis, something I was unware I had,” says Jennie.

'The lyric ‘break the mass up' is about having an 11cm cyst on my ovary removed. This disease affects so many women worldwide, I really think it's time we talked openly about.”

The band explore dynamic new territory with this moody, rollercoaster of a song. Recorded at Roundhead Studios with producer Greg Haver, engineered by Simon Gooding and mixed in Los Angeles by Ben Grosse, the song was mastered in New York by Ryan Smith.

Devilskin display confidence and a mastery of their art with a delivery that's both beautiful and bombastic. The gorgeous close vocal intro gives way to a crushing, all-powerful riff and the song twists, turns and totally engulfs the listener, just like the condition itself.

'We've been writing a lot and really digging deep into the songs and the emotions involved. We have definitely evolved again as songwriters. We love to write our own rules, push boundaries and kick down barriers. You need to in order to grow,” says band spokesperson Paul Martin.

'Deborah Bush CEO of ENZ, says that more than 120,000 girls and women have endometriosis in NZ and it can take eight years plus to get a diagnosis. The most important thing is to recognise the symptoms early and follow a recommended treatment plan to avoid systems interfering with schooling, career, relationships, quality of life or fertility downstream.”

Director Shae Sterling has filmed a stunning and visually arresting video, which was creatively written with the band.

'The subject matter demands attention, and we are confident this video does it real justice,” says Paul Martin. 'It's not for the faint hearted.”

ENDO will be available on all digital platform services Worldwide including Spotify, Apple music, iTunes, Google Play and will stream on the Devilskin YouTube page here.

The new single is being released just a few weeks before Devilskin are set to play Tauranga's ASB Baypark Stadium on September 15.

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