Norwegian heavy blues pillars THE DEVIL AND THE ALMIGHTY BLUES sign to Ripple Music, unleash new single + announce full European tour!

After years of relentless touring across Europe, Norway's premium heavy blues unit The Devil And The Almighty Blues finally unveils new material — marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter as the band recently inked a worldwide deal with Californian label Ripple Music.

Ripple Music founder Todd Severin enthuses: "I couldn't be more thrilled to welcome the monstrous Devil and the Almighty Blues to the Ripple Family. I saw them headline the second day of the Planet Desert Rock Weekend in Las Vegas, and they were completely mesmerizing — the entire audience was under their spell. I can't wait to help get their music to a wider audience!"

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Lurking at the darker edges of heavy blues, their new single “Lied To” is the first of three singles set to arrive throughout 2026, leading up to their highly anticipated new album and Ripple Music debut in the spring of 2027. Driven by a slow, heavy groove and elevated by a powerful melodic chorus, the track stays true to The Devil And The Almighty Blues’ unmistakable sound while pushing into new sonic territory. With the addition of guitarist Markus Berntzen to the lineup, a fresh dynamic emerges, expanding their signature heavy blues foundation.

The release also marks the kickoff of their "Tour Of The Seasons" run, covering spring and autumn 2026 across Europe. This fall, the band will be joined by Skyjoggers, adding an extra layer of psychedelic intensity to the tour package.

Upcoming spring shows

Apr 27 – Hamburg (DE) – Knust
Apr 28 – Wuppertal (DE) – Live Club Barmen
Apr 29 – Münster (DE) – Rare Guitar Bar
Apr 30 – Eindhoven (NL) – Effenaar
May 01 – Deventer (NL) – Burgerweeshuis
May 02 – Izegem (BE) – De Leest
May 03 – Aachen (DE) – Musikbunker
May 04 – Neunkirchen (DE) – Stummsche Reithalle
May 05 – Stuttgart (DE) – Goldmark’s
May 06 – Wiesbaden (DE) – Schlachthof
May 07 – Jena (DE) – KuBa
May 08 – Dresden (DE) – Beatpol
May 09 – Siegen (DE) – Vortex Surfer Musikclub

Fall European tour

Sep 26 – Leeuwarden (NL) – Into The Void Festival
Oct 01 – Paris (FR) – Backstage by The Mill *
Oct 02 – Lille (FR) – La Bulle Café *
Oct 03 – Karlsruhe (DE) – Alter Schlachthof *
Oct 04 – Pratteln (CH) – Z7 *
Oct 05 – Cologne (DE) – Club Volta *
Oct 06 – Bielefeld (DE) – Forum *
Oct 07 – Hannover (DE) – Café Glocksee *
Oct 08 – Leipzig (DE) – Hellraiser *
Oct 09 – Erlangen (DE) – E-Werk *
Oct 10 – Munich (DE) – Backstage *
w/ Skyjoggers *

The Devil And The Almighty Blues links

Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram

Ripple Music links

Website | Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram

Thanks to Purple Sage PR and Sound Of Liberation for the details.

The Devil And The Almighty Blues - TRE (Album Review)

Release date: March 29th 2019. Label: Blues For The Red Sun / Stickman Records. Format: CD/DD/Vinyl

TRE – Tracklisting

1.Salt The Earth 12:31

2.One For Sorrow 05:13

3.Lay Down 07:16

4.Heart Of The Mountain 08:25

5.No Man's Land 06:56

6.Time Ruins Everything 08:11

Members

Arnt Andersen

Petter Svee

Kenneth Simonsen

Torgeir Waldemar Engen

Kim Skaug

Review

TRE is the 3^rd album from Norwegian Heavy Blues/Stoner Rockers – The Devil And The Almighty Blues and I will admit this is the first time I’ve ever listened to any music from this band. I was aware of them before hearing TRE but I never give the band a second thought and that’s a damn shame on my own part. As TRE is an excellent collection of Heavy Blues/Stoner Rock songs that acts as music for the soul.

The Devil And The Almighty Blues are one of most soulful bands I’ve heard in a long time whilst still creating heavy Blues Rock based riffs. TRE is an album that’s never afraid to lay it’s soul on the line for everyone to hear and experience. Take the opening song SALT THE EARTH as an example. This song does take time to fully get going but the lyrics and vocals have a deep meaningful existence to them and ones which are heavily inspired by 60s and 70s Classic Sounding Hard Rock.

The lead vocals feel inspired by The Who’s legendary vocalist Roger Daltery and that speaks volume to me personally as he’s one of my all time favourite vocalists. The Devil & The Almighty Blues perfectly capture the feel and essence of the 60s/70s Classic Hard Rock/Blues Rock scene whilst adding a trippy Psychedelic/Stoner Rock vibe.

The band are also not afraid to add strands of Progressive Rock into the mix especially on songs such as Salt The Earth, Lay Down, Heart Of The Mountain and my favourite song Time Ruins Everything.

TRE is perhaps not the most easiest album to listen compared to their previous two albums. This be the first album that I’ve listened to from the band but I did my research and listened to their other albums before writing this review. The other albums actually maybe more easier and more welcoming to listen to. However TRE is the better album. As the band have tried to do something different with their music and succeeded on all levels personally speaking.

The production is immense and only adds to the overall sound and experience of the album. TRE is a must have album and proves why The Devil And The Almighty Blues are one of the best Blues/Hard Rock bands currently around within the Hard Rock scene.

Words by Steve Howe

Thanks to Claire at Purple Sage PR for the promo. TRE is available to buy now on CD/DD/Vinyl via Blues For The Red Sun / Stickman Records

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