New Device are a UK-based

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band, established in late 2007. The band's style is rooted in

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of the 1980s, influenced by bands such as:

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and

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. They first gained a modicum of fame via their

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site, when they uploaded early demos which were successfully received by fans.

''Takin' Over''

New Device began the recording process for their debut album ''Takin' Over'' in June 2008, with Ryan Richards of

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handling drum duties. The album was released on Powerage Records on 20 July 2009. The band's debut single was the album's title track, " Takin' Over". Second single "In The Fading Light" was featured on the soundtrack for the British movie "

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". The band played at the

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in 2009 and at the

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in the same year. The band appeared in ''

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'' magazine in their ''Introducing...'' section in October 2009. They have also appeared in

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magazine and Big Cheese magazine. New Device were nominated for "Best New Band" in the 2009 Classic Rock Awards; however,

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, Mike Anthony,

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and

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's supergroup Chickenfoot went on to win the award.

Touring

New Device supported

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at their sold-out " Classic Rock Roll of Honour Awards" gig at the Relentless Garage venue in

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on 1 November 2009. The band then completed two tours of the UK in 2009; the first was with Scottish rock band

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, in November. This tour saw vocalist Dan Leigh duet with Dante Gizzi from

on a cover of the

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song, " Fight For Your Right (To Party)" on the

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date. The second leg of the tour was a support slot with joint headliners,

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and Dear Superstar. In 2010 the band underwent a lineup change, with both Phil Kinman and Robb Wybrow leaving the band. New members were inducted: Shane Lee and Gaz Bolan (guitars) and Andy Saxton (bass guitar). The new lineup's first tour of 2010 was in support for Dear Superstar. During this tour it was announced that the band were to support

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for one date at the

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, playing to an estimated audience of 23,000 people. They also opened the 2010 High Voltage Festival in Victoria Park, London.

2011–12

New Device headlined the "Powerage Tour" in February 2011 - a series of free shows across the UK, showcasing bands signed to the Powerage record label. Guitarist K.C. Leigh replaced departing bandmembers Lee and Bolan at this time. Alongside New Device, the Powerage Tour also featured The Treatment, Lethargy and Million Dollar Reload. After this tour the band took a break, to focus on writing their second album. They debuted new songs in a gig at The Borderline venue in

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on 29 November 2011, and a series of live dates with The Treatment followed throughout December. The recording process began in early 2012. A new lineup was announced in April 2012: Daniel Leigh (vocals), Greg 'Rozzy' Ison (drums), Matt Mallery and Nick Jones (guitars), and Nick Hughes (bass guitar). A new song entitled "Kingdom of the Damned" was posted on the band's official website in June 2012. Their second album, ''Here We Stand'' was released in May 2013, preceded by the single, "Save Your Life".

2015–16

2014 saw the departure of guitarist Nick Jones, who was replaced by James Arter. In July 2014, New Device recorded their first live album, ''Takin' Over London'', which was released in May 2015. The band then became a four-piece, having parted ways with James Arter.

Band members

Current members * Daniel Leigh - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2007-present) * Greg 'Rozzy' Ison - drums (2007-present) * Matt Mallery - lead guitar, backing vocals (2012-present) * Elizabeth "Lzi" Hayes - bass guitar, backing vocals (2017-present) Former members * Phil Kinman - lead guitar (2007-2010) * Robb Wybrow - rhythm guitar (2007-2010) * Shane Lee - lead guitar (2010-2011) * Gaz Bolan - rhythm guitar (2010-2011) * K.C. Leigh - lead guitar (2011-2012) * Andy C Saxton - bass guitar (2007-2012) * Nick Jones - rhythm guitar (2012-2014) * James Arter - rhythm guitar (2014-2015) * Nick Hughes - bass guitar (2012-2017)

Discography

Studio albums *''Takin' Over'' (2009) *''Here We Stand'' (2013) Live albums *''Takin' Over London'' (2015) Extended plays *''Devils on the Run'' (2016) *''Coming Home'' (2017) *''Karoshi'' (2020)

References

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External links

New Device - official website

New Device - Reverbnation site
English rock music groups