They Bleed Red

Released in 2015, They Bleed Red represents the creative peak of the band under their original 'Devil You Know' moniker. Following their debut, this sophomore effort saw the group - comprised of metal veterans Howard Jones (ex-Killswitch Engage), Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish), and John Sankey (Devolved) - refining their sound into something leaner and more aggressive. The album is notable for its darker lyrical themes, largely influenced by Jones's personal struggles and his journey toward recovery, which lends a genuine emotional weight to the towering choruses. Sonically, Artusato’s technical death metal roots provide a level of guitar sophistication rarely seen in standard melodic metalcore, featuring intricate leads and punishing rhythms. This was the final album before the band's transition to the name Light the Torch, making it a crucial bridge in their evolution from a 'supergroup' project into a cohesive, identity-driven unit. It stands as a definitive document of mid-2010s American metal.