On Devildriver's sixth release, Winter Kills, the band certainly didn't skimp on the riffage, the idling-dragster tempos or the sheer sonic drive that makes them one of heavy music's respected outfits. Singer Dez Farara will readily acknowledge the basic tenet of heavy metal is to achieve the essence of power and complete freedom, and they've done all that and more on Winter Kills. Produced by Mark Lewis, art/photos by Dean Karr, layout by Ryan Clark/Invisible Creature. For fans of Lamb of God, Killswitch Engage, Hatebreed.