Erika Switchblade and Gianni Blacula knew exactly what they wanted when they formed The Devils in 2015… a band that would live up to its name.  Which they took, they say, from Ken Russell’s 1971 flick The Devils – a b-movie on steroids if ever there was one.

And, across the years, and albums, that have followed, the Italian band lived up to that intention with a wall of sound that is part fuzz, part feedback, completely frenzied and deliciously blasphemous. They’ve been known to dress in ecclesiastic robes, and if Hell ever needs a new house band, The Devils will be first in line.

Now The Devils are preparing for their debut US release with a new album, Devil’s Got It,  dropping on March 28 and, to get everyone in the mood, a new  single, “Lonely For You, Baby.”

The Devils themselves explain.  

“Although we’ve never really played blues or soul music, we’ve spent years exploring and pursuing these genres. We’ve delved into their roots and absorbed countless musical influences. 

“As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, it feels fitting to create this record as a tribute to the music that has become our steadfast inspiration and something we can truly rely on, and for the occasion we are honored and excited to team up with the legendary American label Cleopatra Records.”

Mixed and mastered by Alain Johannes (QOTSA, Them Crooked Vultures, Chris Cornell, PJ Harvey), it’s an exquisite introduction to one of the most freakishly innovative bands around, two-and-a-half minutes of twisted blues built around a churning riff, compulsive percussion and garage fuzz desire.

The single is accompanied, too, by a video, described by The Devils as a “deeply-felt homage to David Lynch.” Director Rob Schmidt continues. “David Lynch’s Blue Velvet, specifically the ‘In Dreams/Roy Orbison’ sequence, was the specific aesthetic inspiration for our video. We even looked at stills from it on set. Now, a few days after the master’s death, I am realizing how much he has inspired our work with his dark retro style. Rest in peace good master, your voice echoes through time.”