Devolution is deeply committed to revealing the darkest abominations that humans inflict on their own brothers and sisters and on the natural world that shelters them. There’s no need to invent stories or fables, just open your eyes and contemplate the raw truth of the world that surrounds us. The band combines the violence and intensity of death metal with the overwhelming epicness of melodic black metal to create a dynamic, fiery and impetuous sound.
The project was born in 2015 when Clément (Antropofago, ex-Opprobre, ex-Sunnudagr) decided to release a first old school demo, The Perpetual Motion. He then surrounded himself with Maelstrom (Sunnudagr, ex-Opprobre) on bass and Steeve on vocals.
In 2020, Clément revived the project and decided to produce a first album, Consumer. The album is released in 2021 and marks an evolution in the style of the band which becomes more epic, melodic and modern. Death, Amon Amarth, Windir, Dissection or Behemoth are clearly influences you can find in it. “Consumer” deals with the suffering humanity inflicts to its own individuals as well as the destruction that it causes on the planet. Conformism, impact of the others’ look on our actions and words, the collapse of our modern societies or the thirst of control of humanity on its environment are the main lyrical themes addressed.
The one-mand-band becomes a full band thanks to the addition of Antoine (Sunnudagr) on guitar, MAD (Just call me MAD) on drums and Lunel (Bøl) on bass. The band then performs live alongside groups such as Noctem, ANZV, Ad Patres, Beneath an Obsidian Sky, Skaphos, or Silhouette.
In 2024, a double single, “L’Absolution”, is released on streaming platforms.
