Today, progressive metallers JACK THE JOKER are pleased to unveil their new single “Devir,” taken from their upcoming debut album ‘The Devil To Pay In The Backlands,’ out on August 22, 2025 via Frontiers Music Srl.
“Devir” marks the third single from the upcoming debut album and comes accompanied by a lyric video, available to view below.
The band comments:
“’Devir’ is the lament of a man who’s lived the backlands to the bone – where the sun scorches, the earth devours, and there’s no devil but our own choices. A tale of suffering without a villain, where pain is law and faith is just a question carried by the wind.”
Watch the Lyric Video for “Devir” HERE
JACK THE JOKER is a modern progressive metal band with a twist, hailing from Northeast Brazil. The band consists of Raphael Joer (vocals), Felipe Faco and Lucas Colares (guitars), Gustavo Pinheiro (bass), and Vicente Ferreira (drums).
What sets JACK THE JOKER apart is the ability to incorporate traditional cultural influences from their homeland, infusing elements of maracatu, forró, baião, and frevo into their sound. Their music draws inspiration from the iconic Brazilian novel of the same name, navigating the metaphysical backlands where humans clash with the raw forces of nature.
Their instrumental approach mirrors this thematic landscape, using regional rhythms as a foundation for dense, complex arrangements and layered compositions that fuse tradition with the intensity of progressive metal.
The band has already made a name for itself in the modern prog scene with their 2024 singles, generating buzz with their blend of cultural authenticity and musical innovation.
Produced by Adair Daufembach (Angra), ‘The Devil To Pay In The Backlands‘ is an ambitious, genre-blending journey that will delight fans of technical metal, groove, and melody alike. JACK THE JOKER brings a fearless and refreshing perspective to the progressive metal genre.
Pre-Order ‘The Devil To Pay In The Backlands’ HERE
‘The Devil To Pay In The Backlands’ Track List:
1. Devir
3. Denied
4. XV
5. Neblina
6. Sun
7. You Where I Belong
8. Thousand Witnesses
9. Cabaret
10. Saudade
11. Hope
Watch the Video for “Sun” HERE
Watch the Video for “Denied” HERE
JACK THE JOKER are:
Raphael Joer – Vocals
Felipe Facó – Electric/Acoustic Guitars
Lucas Colares – Electric/Acoustic Guitars
Gustavo Pinheiro – Bass Guitars
Vicente Ferreira – Drums and Percussions
