ZII (EP)
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Released | May 21, 2021 | |||
Genre | Metalcore | |||
Length | 20:38 | |||
Label | Solid State | |||
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ZII (or Zombie II) is the third EP by American metalcore band The Devil Wears Prada. The EP, a sequel to 2010's Zombie, was released on May 21, 2021, through Solid State Records[3] and is the band's first release with bassist Mason Nagy.[4]
Background and promotion
[edit]On March 31, 2021, the band released a teaser video titled "Upset the Sickness" via Solid State's YouTube channel.[5] The EP was officially announced on April 7, along with the track listing and artwork.[6][7] Lead vocalist Mike Hranica stated that while Zombie was "about how to fend off the apocalypse," ZII will be about "hopelessness against the horde."[8] Additionally, ZII was inspired by the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]
"Termination" was released as the EP's lead single on April 23.[10] "Nightfall" was released as the second single on May 14.[11] A music video was released for "Forlorn" on May 21, the same day as the EP's release.[12]
In the lead up to the release, the band hosted a livestream on May 15, 2021, which they called an "Undeadstream", where they performed the EP in full.[13]
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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Distorted Sound | 8/10[16] |
Metal Injection | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Rock 'N' Load | 10/10[18] |
Wall of Sound | 8.5/10[19] |
Track listing
[edit]All lyrics are written by Mike Hranica and Jonathan Gering; all music is composed by The Devil Wears Prada
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Nightfall" | 4:28 |
2. | "Forlorn" | 4:00 |
3. | "Termination" | 3:21 |
4. | "Nora" | 3:54 |
5. | "Contagion" | 4:54 |
Total length: | 20:38 |
Personnel
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The Devil Wears Prada
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Production
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Charts
[edit]Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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US Billboard 200[20] | 110 |
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[21] | 15 |
US Top Hard Rock Albums (Billboard)[22] | 4 |
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[23] | 16 |
References
[edit]- ^ Neilstein, Vince (April 23, 2021). "The Devil Wears Prada's New Song "Termination:" Not Bad!". Metal Sucks. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Releases New Single "Nightfall"". Sonic Perspective. May 17, 2021. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Carter, Emily (April 7, 2021). "The Devil Wears Prada announce new EP: "The heaviest music of out career..."". Kerrang!. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "Ep. 33: Andy Trick and Mason Nagy". Spotify. September 23, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "UPSET THE SICKNESS - The Devil Wears Prada (ZII Teaser)". YouTube. March 31, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ Kennelty, Greg (April 7, 2021). "THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Announces Second Zombie EP, ZII". Metal Injection. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ Rogers, Jack (April 7, 2021). "The Devil Wears Prada Have Announced The Detail Of A New EP 'ZII'". Rock Sound. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "The Devil Wears Prada announce new EP 'ZII'". Lambgoat. April 7, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ Lewandowski, Nao (April 23, 2021). "The Devil Wears Prada releases new track, 'Termination,' from upcoming EP, 'ZII'". HM. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ "The Devil Wears Prada Shares New Track "Termination" From 'Zii' Ep". Blabbermouth.net. April 23, 2021. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ Childers, Chad (May 14, 2021). "The Devil Wears Prada Drop Primal New Song 'Nightfall'". Loudwire. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ "THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA Share Video for Song "Forlorn"". Sonic Perspectives. May 21, 2021. Retrieved May 29, 2021.
- ^ Redrup, Zach (April 9, 2021). "NEWS: The Devil Wears Prada announce 'Zombie II' livesteam!". Dead Press.
- ^ Yeung, Neil Z. "ZII - The Devil Wears Prada". AllMusic. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ Taylor, Damon. "EP REVIEW: The Devil Wears Prada - Zombie II". DEAD PRESS!. Archived from the original on October 22, 2021. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ Pugh, Chris. "EP Review: ZII - The Devil Wears Prada". Distorted Sound. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- ^ Heilman, Max. "Album Review: THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA ZII". Metal Injection. Retrieved May 21, 2021.
- ^ Stapleton, Daniel. "The Devil Wears Prada // ZII // Review". Rock 'N' Load. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
- ^ Rice, Adam (May 18, 2021). "The Devil Wears Prada - ZII (EP Review)". Wall of Sound. Retrieved May 23, 2021.
- ^ "The Devil Wears Prada Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "The Devil Wears Prada Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "The Devil Wears Prada Chart History (Top Hard Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.
- ^ "The Devil Wears Prada Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2021.