Light the Torch

Light the Torch
Light the Torch performing in 2016 as Devil You Know
Background information
Also known as	Devil You Know (2012–2017)
Origin	Los Angeles, California, United States
Genres	Metalcore
Years active	2012–present
Labels	Nuclear Blast
Associated acts	Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed, Devolved, All Shall Perish, Bleeding Through, Hiss of Atrocities
Members	Howard Jones Francesco Artusato Ryan Wombacher
Past members	Roy Lev-Ari John Sankey

Light the Torch (formerly Devil You Know) is an American metalcore supergroup formed in Los Angeles, California, United States, in 2012. They currently are signed to Nuclear Blast Records and have released two albums; The Beauty of Destruction and They Bleed Red.

The band started when drummer John Sankey (Devolved) and guitarist Francesco Artusato (All Shall Perish, Hiss of Atrocities) began jamming and writing together in 2012. After 30 to 40 song ideas were written the two decided to look for a vocalist. A couple of early demo recordings were sent to Howard Jones (Killswitch Engage, Blood Has Been Shed) who subsequently got interested and joined the band in late 2012. They named the band "Devil You Know."

In early 2013 the band started recording with producer and ex-Machine Head guitarist Logan Mader (Gojira, Five Finger Death Punch).

On October 23, 2013 it was announced the band signed to Nuclear Blast. A day later the first demo song "Shut It Down" was released online through the band's Facebook page. On October 31, 2013 the demo was released officially through the label YouTube channel.

On December 19, 2013 it was announced that the band finished recording of the album and that bassist Ryan Wombacher (Bleeding Through) and guitarist Roy Lev-Ari (Hiss of Atrocities) joined the band.

In February–March, 2014 the band took part in Soundwave Festival in Australia.