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'''''Device''''' is the only studio album by American [[industrial metal]] band [[Device (metal band)|Device]] and the only album, featuring [[David Draiman]] of [[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]] and former [[Filter (band)|Filter]] guitarist Geno Lenardo. It was released on April 9, 2013, with their first single, "[[Vilify (song)|Vilify]]", out on digital download in February 19, 2013. Their second single, "You Think You Know", was released in June 11, 2013.
'''''Device''''' is the only studio album by American [[industrial metal]] band [[Device (metal band)|Device]], a side project featuring [[David Draiman]] of [[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]] and former [[Filter (band)|Filter]] guitarist Geno Lenardo. It was released on April 9, 2013, with their first single, "[[Vilify (song)|Vilify]]", out on digital download on February 19, 2013. The second single, "You Think You Know", was released on June 11, 2013.


==Background==
==Background==
After [[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]] went into [[Recess (break)|hiatus]] in late 2011, frontman [[David Draiman]] announced a new side-project, Device, in May 2012.<ref>[http://loudwire.com/disturbed-david-draiman-set-to-enter-studio-for-new-industrial-project/ Disturbed’s David Draiman Set to Enter Studio for New Industrial Project<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He revealed that he would be working with [[Geno Lenardo]], former guitarist for [[Filter (band)|Filter]] for their ''[[Title of Record]]'' and ''[[Amalgamut]]'' albums, in the new side project.<ref name="name">[http://loudwire.com/disturbed-singer-david-draiman-side-project-name/ Disturbed Singer David Draiman Reveals Side Project Name<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Draiman revealed his intention to do a project with more of an [[electronic music|electronic]] sound, but in an [[industrial metal]] type way, sounding similar to [[Nine Inch Nails]] or [[Ministry (band)|Ministry]], not [[dubstep]].<ref>[http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/disturbed_frontmans_new_project_gets_a_name.html?no_takeover Disturbed Frontman's New Project Gets A Name | News @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
After [[Disturbed (band)|Disturbed]] went into hiatus in late 2011, frontman [[David Draiman]] announced a new side-project, Device, in May 2012.<ref>[http://loudwire.com/disturbed-david-draiman-set-to-enter-studio-for-new-industrial-project/ Disturbed’s David Draiman Set to Enter Studio for New Industrial Project<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He revealed that he would be working with [[Geno Lenardo]], former guitarist for [[Filter (band)|Filter]] for their ''[[Title of Record]]'' and ''[[Amalgamut]]'' albums, in the new side project.<ref name="name">[http://loudwire.com/disturbed-singer-david-draiman-side-project-name/ Disturbed Singer David Draiman Reveals Side Project Name<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> Draiman revealed his intention to do a project with more of an [[electronic music|electronic]] sound, but in an [[industrial metal]] type way, sounding similar to [[Nine Inch Nails]] or [[Ministry (band)|Ministry]], not [[dubstep]].<ref>[http://www.ultimate-guitar.com/news/general_music_news/disturbed_frontmans_new_project_gets_a_name.html?no_takeover Disturbed Frontman's New Project Gets A Name | News @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


Draiman said of the band's formation: <blockquote>"I was first approached by Geno Lenardo, who was working on a number of tracks for the [[Underworld: Awakening#Music|''Underworld'' soundtrack]] for the last [[Underworld: Awakening|''Underworld'' film]] that came out … and he asked me if I would be interested in being a part of one of the tracks and I asked him to send me the music that he had in mind and I was able to make a really compelling and powerful song … [I] found that working with him as a songwriting partner was very easy and fluid. He’s a very strong songwriter in his own right."<ref name="release date">[http://loudwire.com/david-draiman-device-debut-album-release-date/ David Draiman’s Device Confirm Release Date of Self-Titled Debut Album<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref></blockquote>
Draiman said of the band's formation: <blockquote>"I was first approached by Geno Lenardo, who was working on a number of tracks for the [[Underworld: Awakening#Music|''Underworld'' soundtrack]] for the last [[Underworld: Awakening|''Underworld'' film]] that came out … and he asked me if I would be interested in being a part of one of the tracks and I asked him to send me the music that he had in mind and I was able to make a really compelling and powerful song … [I] found that working with him as a songwriting partner was very easy and fluid. He's a very strong songwriter in his own right."<ref name="release date">[http://loudwire.com/david-draiman-device-debut-album-release-date/ David Draiman’s Device Confirm Release Date of Self-Titled Debut Album<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref></blockquote>


The band entered the studio in the beginning of June 2012,<ref>[http://www.theprp.com/2012/05/31/news/disturbeds-david-draiman-reveals-name-for-new-industrial-project/ Disturbed’s David Draiman Reveals Name For New Industrial Project | Theprp.com – Metal, Hardcore And Rock News, Reviews And More<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and by June 6, had already finished [[vocals]] for demo versions of five songs,<ref name="five songs">[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=175038 BLABBERMOUTH.NET - DEVICE: Five Songs Recorded So Far<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> "You Think You Know", "Recover", "Hunted", "Vilify" and "War of Lies".<ref name="five songs" />
The band entered the studio in the beginning of June 2012,<ref>[http://www.theprp.com/2012/05/31/news/disturbeds-david-draiman-reveals-name-for-new-industrial-project/ Disturbed’s David Draiman Reveals Name For New Industrial Project | Theprp.com – Metal, Hardcore And Rock News, Reviews And More<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> and by June 6, had already finished vocals for demo versions of five songs,<ref name="five songs">[https://archive.today/20130221074736/http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=175038 BLABBERMOUTH.NET – DEVICE: Five Songs Recorded So Far<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> "You Think You Know", "Recover", "Hunted", "Vilify" and "War of Lies".<ref name="five songs" />


In January 2013, Draiman confirmed the release dates for their self-titled album and first single. He stated that the album would be released on April 9, 2013 and the song "Vilify" would debut on the radio on February 19.<ref name="guests">[http://loudwire.com/david-draiman-device-geezer-butler-serj-tankian-m-shadows-more-debut-album/ David Draiman’s Device Secure Geezer Butler, Serj Tankian, M. Shadows + More for Debut Album<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He also confirmed that the album would feature guest appearances by [[Geezer Butler]] ([[Black Sabbath]]), [[Glenn Hughes]] ([[Deep Purple]], Black Sabbath, [[Black Country Communion]]), [[M. Shadows]] ([[Avenged Sevenfold]]), [[Serj Tankian]] ([[System of a Down]]), [[Tom Morello]] ([[Rage Against the Machine]]) and [[Lzzy Hale]] ([[Halestorm]]).<ref name="guests" /> Draiman confirmed the track featuring Hale would be a cover of [[Lita Ford]]'s "[[Close My Eyes Forever]]".<ref>[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=184897 Blabbermouth.Net - David Draiman, Lzzy Hale Team Up For Cover Of Lita Ford Classic On Device Debut<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
In January 2013, Draiman confirmed the release dates for their self-titled album and first single. He stated that the album would be released on April 9, 2013, and the song "Vilify" would debut on the radio on February 19.<ref name="guests">[http://loudwire.com/david-draiman-device-geezer-butler-serj-tankian-m-shadows-more-debut-album/ David Draiman’s Device Secure Geezer Butler, Serj Tankian, M. Shadows + More for Debut Album<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> He also confirmed that the album would feature guest appearances by [[Geezer Butler]] ([[Black Sabbath]]), [[Glenn Hughes (British musician)|Glenn Hughes]] ([[Deep Purple]], Black Sabbath, [[Black Country Communion]]), [[M. Shadows]] ([[Avenged Sevenfold]]), [[Serj Tankian]] ([[System of a Down]]), [[Tom Morello]] ([[Rage Against the Machine]]) and [[Lzzy Hale]] ([[Halestorm]]).<ref name="guests" /> Draiman confirmed the track featuring Hale would be a cover of [[Lita Ford]]'s "[[Close My Eyes Forever]]".<ref>[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=184897 Blabbermouth.Net – David Draiman, Lzzy Hale Team Up For Cover Of Lita Ford Classic On Device Debut<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>


==Release and promotion==
==Release and promotion==
The [[Vilify (song)|Vilify]] video was released on February 19.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K1q1pw04Bs Device - "Vilify" (Official Video) - YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It depicts the band performing in a mostly dark environment with flashes of blinding white light as an android-like creature appears to be born. A behind the scenes video for the music video was released on February 18, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.craveonline.com/music/articles/205145-exclusive-premiere-device-vilify-making-of-video |title=Exclusive Premiere: Device 'Vilify' Making-Of Video - CraveOnline<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=2013-03-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629033333/http://www.craveonline.com/music/articles/205145-exclusive-premiere-device-vilify-making-of-video |archive-date=2013-06-29 |dead-url=yes }}</ref>
The "[[Vilify (song)|Vilify]]" video was released on February 19.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-K1q1pw04Bs Device – "Vilify" (Official Video) – YouTube<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> It depicts the band performing in a mostly dark environment with flashes of blinding white light as an android-like creature appears to be born. A behind the scenes video for the music video was released on February 18, 2013.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.craveonline.com/music/articles/205145-exclusive-premiere-device-vilify-making-of-video |title=Exclusive Premiere: Device 'Vilify' Making-Of Video – CraveOnline<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=March 26, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130629033333/http://www.craveonline.com/music/articles/205145-exclusive-premiere-device-vilify-making-of-video |archive-date=June 29, 2013 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


On March 25, the band released a second track off the album, "You Think You Know".<ref>[http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=187902 BLABBERMOUTH.NET - DISTURBED Frontman's DEVICE: New Song 'You Think You Know' Available For Streaming<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> On March 27, the band had premiered the song "Penance" exclusively on [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'s website.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1554526/device-penance-exclusive-song-premiere Device, 'Penance': Exclusive Song Premiere | Billboard<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> On March 29, the band's cover of [[Lita Ford]] and [[Ozzy Osbourne]]'s duet "Close My Eyes Forever" was debuted exclusively by [[Bloody Disgusting]].<ref>[http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3225678/exclusive-stream-devices-close-my-eyes-forever-here/ Exclusive: Stream Device’s “Close My Eyes Forever” Here - Bloody Disgusting]</ref>
On March 25, the band released a second track off the album, "You Think You Know".<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=187902 |title=BLABBERMOUTH.NET – DISTURBED Frontman's DEVICE: New Song 'You Think You Know' Available For Streaming<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=March 25, 2013 |archive-date=May 30, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130530181811/http://blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=187902 |url-status=dead }}</ref> On March 27, the band had premiered the song "Penance" exclusively on [[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]'s website.<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/1554526/device-penance-exclusive-song-premiere Device, 'Penance': Exclusive Song Premiere | Billboard<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> On March 29, the band's cover of [[Lita Ford]] and [[Ozzy Osbourne]]'s duet "Close My Eyes Forever" was debuted exclusively by [[Bloody Disgusting]].<ref>[http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3225678/exclusive-stream-devices-close-my-eyes-forever-here/ Exclusive: Stream Device’s “Close My Eyes Forever” Here – Bloody Disgusting]</ref>


The touring band was revealed to contain [[Evanescence]] drummer [[Will Hunt]] and [[Dope (band)|Dope]] guitarist [[Virus (guitarist/musician)|Virus]], but will not include Lenardo.<ref name="release date" /> The band's first live show was performed a day after their album's release at the Soul Kitchen Music Hall in [[Mobile, AL]] on April 10.<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/events/348931038544247/ TK101 Presents DEVICE at Soul Kitchen - 4/10]</ref>
The touring band was revealed to contain [[Evanescence]] drummer [[Will Hunt]] and [[Dope (band)|Dope]] guitarist [[Virus (guitarist/musician)|Virus]], but will not include Lenardo.<ref name="release date" /> The band's first live show was performed a day after their album's release at the Soul Kitchen Music Hall in [[Mobile, AL]] on April 10.<ref>[http://www.facebook.com/events/348931038544247/ TK101 Presents DEVICE at Soul Kitchen – 4/10]</ref>


==Reception==
==Reception==
{{Album ratings
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| rev1 = [[Artistdirect]]
| rev1 = [[Artistdirect]]
| rev1score = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref name=autogenerated3>[http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/device-album-review-5-out-of-5-stars-listen/10446792 Device Album Review — 5 out of 5 stars (Listen!) @ARTISTdirect<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>
| rev1score = {{Rating|5|5}}<ref name=autogenerated3>{{Cite web |url=http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/device-album-review-5-out-of-5-stars-listen/10446792 |title=Device Album Review — 5 out of 5 stars (Listen!) @ARTISTdirect<!-- Bot generated title --> |access-date=April 5, 2013 |archive-date=July 15, 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130715214715/http://www.artistdirect.com/entertainment-news/article/device-album-review-5-out-of-5-stars-listen/10446792 |url-status=dead }}</ref>
| rev2 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev2 = [[AllMusic]]
| rev2score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=autogenerated2 />
| rev2score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name=autogenerated2 />
| rev3 = [[Bloody Disgusting]]
| rev3 = [[Bloody Disgusting]]
| rev3score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3227460/album-review-device-device/ Album Review: Device ‘Device’ - Bloody Disgusting]</ref>
| rev3score = {{Rating|2|5}}<ref name=autogenerated1>[http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3227460/album-review-device-device/ Album Review: Device ‘Device’ – Bloody Disgusting]</ref>
| rev4 = [[Loudwire]]
| rev4 = [[Loudwire]]
| rev4score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="loudwiire">{{cite web|author= |url=http://loudwire.com/device-album-review/ |title=Device, ‘Device’ – Album Review |publisher=Loudwire.com |date=2013-04-12 |accessdate=2013-07-20}}</ref>
| rev4score = {{Rating|3|5}}<ref name="loudwiire">{{cite web|author= |url=http://loudwire.com/device-album-review/ |title=Device, 'Device' – Album Review |publisher=Loudwire.com |date=April 12, 2013 |access-date=July 20, 2013}}</ref>
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Reception for the album has been mixed. [[Bloody Disgusting]] described the album as "...nothing more than Disturbed-lite..." and criticized it for being "...entirely forgettable and, disappointingly, incredibly generic".<ref name="autogenerated1" /> Conversely, [[Artist Direct]] gave the album a glowing review, referring to the album's sound as "refreshing and reinvigorating" and calling it "...one of the year's best records".<ref name="autogenerated3" />
Reception for the album has been mixed. [[Bloody Disgusting]] described the album as "...nothing more than Disturbed-lite..." and criticized it for being "...entirely forgettable and, disappointingly, incredibly generic".<ref name="autogenerated1" /> Conversely, [[Artist Direct]] gave the album a very enthusiastic review, referring to the album's sound as "refreshing and reinvigorating" and calling it "...one of the year's best records".<ref name="autogenerated3" />


==Track listing==
==Track listing==
The track listing for the album was revealed in February 2013.<ref>[https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/device/id601481660 iTunes - Music - Device by Device<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> All songs written and composed by [[David Draiman]] and Geno Lenardo, except where noted.
The track listing for the album was revealed in February 2013.<ref>[https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/device/id601481660 iTunes – Music – Device by Device<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref> All songs written and composed by [[David Draiman]] and Geno Lenardo, except where noted.
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| title1 = You Think You Know
| title1 = You Think You Know
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| length3 = 3:39
| length3 = 3:39
| title4 = [[Lita (album)|Close My Eyes Forever]]
| title4 = [[Close My Eyes Forever]]
| note4 = featuring [[Lzzy Hale]]) ([[Lita Ford]] & [[Ozzy Osbourne]] cover
| note4 = featuring [[Lzzy Hale]]) ([[Lita Ford]] & [[Ozzy Osbourne]] cover
| writer4 = [[Lita Ford]], [[Ozzy Osbourne]]
| writer4 = [[Lita Ford]], [[Ozzy Osbourne]]
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| length9 = 4:24
| title10 = Through It All
| title10 = Through It All
| note10 = featuring [[Glenn Hughes]]
| note10 = featuring [[Glenn Hughes (British musician)|Glenn Hughes]]
| writer10 =
| writer10 =
| length10 = 5:04
| length10 = 5:04
|total_length = 40:20
|total_length = 40:20
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{{track listing
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| headline = Deluxe Edition
| headline = Japan edition
| title11 = [[Wish (Nine Inch Nails song)|Wish]]
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| writer11 = [[Trent Reznor]]
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{{track listing
| headline = Deluxe edition
| title11 = [[Wish (Nine Inch Nails song)|Wish]]
| title11 = [[Wish (Nine Inch Nails song)|Wish]]
| note11 = [[Nine Inch Nails]] cover
| note11 = [[Nine Inch Nails]] cover
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| headline = Best Buy Exclusive
| headline = Best Buy exclusive
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| title13 = Recover
| title13 = Recover
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| length13 = 4:14
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;Device
;Device
* [[David Draiman]] – vocals
* [[David Draiman]] – vocals
* Geno Lenardo – guitars, bass, keyboards
* Geno Lenardo – guitars, bass, drums, keyboards


;Additional personnel
;Additional personnel
*[[Lzzy Hale]] – vocals on "Close My Eyes Forever"
*[[Lzzy Hale]] – vocals on "Close My Eyes Forever"
*[[M. Shadows]] – vocals on "Haze"
*[[M. Shadows]] – vocals on "Haze"
*[[Glenn Hughes]] – vocals on "Through It All"
*[[Glenn Hughes (British musician)|Glenn Hughes]] – vocals on "Through It All"
*[[Serj Tankian]] – vocals on "Out of Line"
*[[Serj Tankian]] – vocals on "Out of Line"
*[[Tom Morello]] – guitars on "Opinion"
*[[Tom Morello]] – guitars on "Opinion"
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;Production
;Production
* Produced by David Draiman and Geno Lenardo
* David Draiman and Geno Lenardo – production
* Engineered by Jeremy Parker
* Jeremy Parker – engineering
* Mixed by [[Ben Grosse]]
*[[Ben Grosse]] – mixing
* Paul Pavro – mix assisting and additional editing
* Mix Assistant and Additional Editing by Paul Pavro
* Mastered by [[Ted Jensen]]
*[[Ted Jensen]] – mastering
* Photography & Design by [[P.R. Brown]]
*[[P.R. Brown]] – photography and design
* A&R: Nick Haussling


==Chart performance==
==Chart performance==
===Weekly charts===
;Weekly charts


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Device
Studio album by
Device
ReleasedApril 9, 2013 (2013-04-09)
Recorded2012–2013 at David Draiman's Home Studio, in Austin, TX
Genre
Length40:20
LabelWarner Bros.
ProducerDavid Draiman, Geno Lenardo
Singles from Device
  1. "Vilify"
    Released: February 19, 2013
  2. "You Think You Know"
    Released: June 11, 2013

Device is the only studio album by American industrial metal band Device, a side project featuring David Draiman of Disturbed and former Filter guitarist Geno Lenardo. It was released on April 9, 2013, with their first single, "Vilify", out on digital download on February 19, 2013. The second single, "You Think You Know", was released on June 11, 2013.

Background

[edit]

After Disturbed went into hiatus in late 2011, frontman David Draiman announced a new side-project, Device, in May 2012.[3] He revealed that he would be working with Geno Lenardo, former guitarist for Filter for their Title of Record and Amalgamut albums, in the new side project.[4] Draiman revealed his intention to do a project with more of an electronic sound, but in an industrial metal type way, sounding similar to Nine Inch Nails or Ministry, not dubstep.[5]

Draiman said of the band's formation:

"I was first approached by Geno Lenardo, who was working on a number of tracks for the Underworld soundtrack for the last Underworld film that came out … and he asked me if I would be interested in being a part of one of the tracks and I asked him to send me the music that he had in mind and I was able to make a really compelling and powerful song … [I] found that working with him as a songwriting partner was very easy and fluid. He's a very strong songwriter in his own right."[6]

The band entered the studio in the beginning of June 2012,[7] and by June 6, had already finished vocals for demo versions of five songs,[8] "You Think You Know", "Recover", "Hunted", "Vilify" and "War of Lies".[8]

In January 2013, Draiman confirmed the release dates for their self-titled album and first single. He stated that the album would be released on April 9, 2013, and the song "Vilify" would debut on the radio on February 19.[9] He also confirmed that the album would feature guest appearances by Geezer Butler (Black Sabbath), Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Black Country Communion), M. Shadows (Avenged Sevenfold), Serj Tankian (System of a Down), Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine) and Lzzy Hale (Halestorm).[9] Draiman confirmed the track featuring Hale would be a cover of Lita Ford's "Close My Eyes Forever".[10]

Release and promotion

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The "Vilify" video was released on February 19.[11] It depicts the band performing in a mostly dark environment with flashes of blinding white light as an android-like creature appears to be born. A behind the scenes video for the music video was released on February 18, 2013.[12]

On March 25, the band released a second track off the album, "You Think You Know".[13] On March 27, the band had premiered the song "Penance" exclusively on Billboard's website.[14] On March 29, the band's cover of Lita Ford and Ozzy Osbourne's duet "Close My Eyes Forever" was debuted exclusively by Bloody Disgusting.[15]

The touring band was revealed to contain Evanescence drummer Will Hunt and Dope guitarist Virus, but will not include Lenardo.[6] The band's first live show was performed a day after their album's release at the Soul Kitchen Music Hall in Mobile, AL on April 10.[16]

Reception

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Artistdirect[2]
AllMusic[1]
Bloody Disgusting[17]
Loudwire[18]

Reception for the album has been mixed. Bloody Disgusting described the album as "...nothing more than Disturbed-lite..." and criticized it for being "...entirely forgettable and, disappointingly, incredibly generic".[17] Conversely, Artist Direct gave the album a very enthusiastic review, referring to the album's sound as "refreshing and reinvigorating" and calling it "...one of the year's best records".[2]

Track listing

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The track listing for the album was revealed in February 2013.[19] All songs written and composed by David Draiman and Geno Lenardo, except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."You Think You Know" 3:39
2."Penance" 3:28
3."Vilify" 3:39
4."Close My Eyes Forever" (featuring Lzzy Hale) (Lita Ford & Ozzy Osbourne cover)Lita Ford, Ozzy Osbourne4:36
5."Out of Line" (featuring Serj Tankian & Geezer Butler) 3:40
6."Hunted" 3:53
7."Opinion" (featuring Tom Morello) 3:52
8."War of Lies" 4:05
9."Haze" (featuring M. Shadows) 4:24
10."Through It All" (featuring Glenn Hughes) 5:04
Total length:40:20
Japan edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
11."Wish" (Nine Inch Nails cover)Trent Reznor3:47
Total length:44:07
Deluxe edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
11."Wish" (Nine Inch Nails cover)Trent Reznor3:47
12."A Part of Me" 3:28
Total length:47:35
Best Buy exclusive
No.TitleLength
13."Recover"4:14
Total length:51:49

Personnel

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Device
  • David Draiman – vocals
  • Geno Lenardo – guitars, bass, drums, keyboards
Additional personnel
Production
  • David Draiman and Geno Lenardo – production
  • Jeremy Parker – engineering
  • Ben Grosse – mixing
  • Paul Pavro – mix assisting and additional editing
  • Ted Jensen – mastering
  • P.R. Brown – photography and design

Chart performance

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Weekly charts
Chart (2013) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[20] 26
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[21] 57
Belgium Flanders Albums (Ultratop)[22] 171
Belgium Wallonia Albums (Ultratop)[23] 153
Canadian Albums (Billboard)[24] 11
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[25] 54
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[26] 4
Scottish Albums (OCC)[27] 67
UK Albums (OCC)[28] 64
UK Album Downloads (OCC)[29] 49
UK Rock & Metal Albums (OCC)[30] 6
US Billboard 200[31] 11

References

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  1. ^ a b c Device – Device : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic
  2. ^ a b c "Device Album Review — 5 out of 5 stars (Listen!) @ARTISTdirect". Archived from the original on July 15, 2013. Retrieved April 5, 2013.
  3. ^ Disturbed’s David Draiman Set to Enter Studio for New Industrial Project
  4. ^ Disturbed Singer David Draiman Reveals Side Project Name
  5. ^ Disturbed Frontman's New Project Gets A Name | News @ Ultimate-Guitar.Com
  6. ^ a b David Draiman’s Device Confirm Release Date of Self-Titled Debut Album
  7. ^ Disturbed’s David Draiman Reveals Name For New Industrial Project | Theprp.com – Metal, Hardcore And Rock News, Reviews And More
  8. ^ a b BLABBERMOUTH.NET – DEVICE: Five Songs Recorded So Far
  9. ^ a b David Draiman’s Device Secure Geezer Butler, Serj Tankian, M. Shadows + More for Debut Album
  10. ^ Blabbermouth.Net – David Draiman, Lzzy Hale Team Up For Cover Of Lita Ford Classic On Device Debut
  11. ^ Device – "Vilify" (Official Video) – YouTube
  12. ^ "Exclusive Premiere: Device 'Vilify' Making-Of Video – CraveOnline". Archived from the original on June 29, 2013. Retrieved March 26, 2013.
  13. ^ "BLABBERMOUTH.NET – DISTURBED Frontman's DEVICE: New Song 'You Think You Know' Available For Streaming". Archived from the original on May 30, 2013. Retrieved March 25, 2013.
  14. ^ Device, 'Penance': Exclusive Song Premiere | Billboard
  15. ^ Exclusive: Stream Device’s “Close My Eyes Forever” Here – Bloody Disgusting
  16. ^ TK101 Presents DEVICE at Soul Kitchen – 4/10
  17. ^ a b Album Review: Device ‘Device’ – Bloody Disgusting
  18. ^ "Device, 'Device' – Album Review". Loudwire.com. April 12, 2013. Retrieved July 20, 2013.
  19. ^ iTunes – Music – Device by Device
  20. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Device – Device". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
  21. ^ "Austriancharts.at – Device – Device" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
  22. ^ Ultratop.be
  23. ^ Ultratop.be
  24. ^ "Device Chart History (Canadian Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
  25. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Device – Device" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  26. ^ "Charts.nz – Device – Device". Hung Medien. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
  27. ^ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  28. ^ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  29. ^ "Official Album Downloads Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  30. ^ "Official Rock & Metal Albums Chart Top 40". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 12, 2024.
  31. ^ "Device Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
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