Strike and Kill is the eleventh studio album by the American heavy metal band DevilDriver. It was released on July 10, 2026, by Napalm Records. It is the first album to feature founding bassist Jon Miller since Beast (2011), as well as guitarists Alex Lee and Gabe Mangold and drummer Davier Pérez Ortega.
Background Prior to the recording of Strike and Kill, DevilDriver underwent several lineup changes. In October 2021, they parted ways with guitarist Neal Tiemann. In July 2022, the band saw the departure of bassist Diego Ibarra, the return of bassist Jon Miller, and the arrival of guitarist Alex Lee (formerly of Holy Grail). On December 8, 2022, the band announced the departure of drummer Austin D'Amond and the arrival of his replacement Davier Pérez. On September 3, 2024, Mike Spreitzer announced that he left the band after 20 years. On October 9, 2025, the band introduced Enterprise Earth guitarist, Gabe Mangold, as Spreitzer's replacement.
On April 16, 2026, DevilDriver announced their eleventh studio album Strike and Kill and its lead single "Dig Your Own Grave", the former set for release on July 10.
Track listing
Personnel Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes. DevilDriver Dez Fafara – vocals Jon Miller – bass guitar Alex Lee – guitar Gabe Mangold – guitar, guitar recording, bass recording, vocal recording, production, mixing, mastering Davier Pérez Ortega – drums, co-production
Additional contributors Jason Suecof – drum recording Mike Low – additional drum engineering Niclas Mortensen – artwork Christopher Maxwell – layout design
Charts + Chart performance for Strike and Kill Chart (2026) Peakposition French Physical Albums (SNEP) 109 French Rock & Metal Albums (SNEP) 32 UK Albums Sales (Official Charts) 66
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