Doomed Confessionary: Zero (Deveikuth)
Deveikuth, a drone/funeral doom duo from France, has been crafting some of the darkest and heaviest sounds in metal since 2013. Known for their self-described “black funeral mass,” their music combines elements of noise and drone to create an intense and haunting atmosphere.
Their latest album, »What You Are, We Were, What We Are, You’ll Become« (2024), dives deep into themes of death and desolation, offering an experience that feels raw and deeply immersive. With feedback that cuts through the air and basslines that seem to shake the ground.
This is music meant to confront the darkness, pulling listeners into a world of hypnotic, cathartic intensity. Fans of Khanate, Primitive Man, The Body, Sunn O)))), and the like, pay heed.
Deveikuth consists of Zero (guitars, keyboards, vocals) and Kozlàk (drums, samples, noise).
Can you say a few words about your band?
Deveikuth is a funeral doom duo from the south east of France founded in 2013. We play with a bunch of amps, cabs and machines, as loud as possible to create an intense live experience for the listeners.
What was the biggest challenge for the band?
Our drummer Alexisiniter, founding member of the band, decided to get away from the musical world for a while. The arrival of Kozlàk behind the drumset, allowed us to continue the adventure. Our biggest challenge is to allow him to express himself in the best way.
What can you be most proud of so far?
The progress made in our 12 years of career, the many encounters we have had during our various gigs. The connections we’ve made with other artists and bands on stage.
What was your biggest regret?
I don’t think I have any regrets. We always did what we wanted, in the simplest way possible. Events that didn’t happen, shouldn’t have happened.
What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
We were lucky enough to play a few years ago in a psychiatric hospital in France. It was the strongest experience I had as a musician. We spent the afternoon with patients and played for them in the early evening. We all communicated around music, it was amazing.
What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
I’m not really interested in the music news but maybe the reformation of Pantera was the biggest surprise for me. Even though it’s a band I loved when I was a teenager, I can’t tell if it was a good thing or not.
What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
Currently, I listen in loop the vinyl reissue of the most underrated band of all time Chokebore. »Black Black« is a great album and a real joy to listen to.
What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
I often remember a quote (among many others) from Buzz Osbourne of the Melvins that always inspired me.
“Don’t be a fucking baby about your gear. The show must go on, so don’t get all upset if your amp sounds weird in some dumpy club in Idaho. Don’t worry, everything will sound different every night, so suck it up and stop being a crybaby.”
What are your guilty pleasures?
My real guilty pleasure is certainly the sweets I buy for my daughter and finally eating those alone as soon as I can.
Can you say something more about current music scene in Aix-en-Provence?
I’m located in a very poor region of underground musicians. I have, for a very long time, traveled more than one hundred kilometers to be able to practice the music that I like. I was lucky enough to meet Kozlàk who lives near me. We have several parallel projects as a musician and we are part of the black metal band Råtten with our friend Sid Negativv.
Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
We play wherever we are as often as possible, we are always looking for new dates in France and Europe. Feel free to contact us to play wherever you are. We will spread our Doom for your own pleasure.
What are your plans for the future as a band?
We will continue to record new LPs,to defend them on stage as louder as we can. Our work isn’t finished, we still have a lot of things to say.
How can people best support your band?
Of course, you have to meet us at our various gigs and follow us on social networks. Listening and sharing our music is the best way to help us.
Do you have any message for your listeners?
Thanks to all readers and for your interest in us.
Continue to support the bands, go see them live. It’s thanks to you that music stays alive.
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well