Devastate (song)

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"Devastate"
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Single by Saint Asonia
from the album Introvert/Extrovert
ReleasedFebruary 7, 2023
Genre Alternative metal
Length3:32
Label Spinefarm Records
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s) Anton DeLost
Saint Asonia singles chronology
"Wolf"
(2022)
"Devastate"
(2023)
Music video
"Devastate" on YouTube

"Devastate" is a song by Canadian-American rock supergroup Saint Asonia. It was released on February 7, 2023 as the third single from their compilation album, Introvert/Extrovert . [1] The song was also included on their Extrovert EP. [2]

Contents

Background

"Devastate" is a song about, "addiction and the devastation both alcohol and drugs can bring someone and their loved ones." [3] Lead vocalist Adam Gontier wrote the track about the people in his life who "leave a trail of destruction behind them." He added, "I feel like we've all got, or had, someone in our lives that was just evil. Not caring about anything but themselves, and turning everything they touch into darkness." [4]

Composition

"Devastate" was written by Adam Gontier and Keith Wallen whilst production was handled by Anton DeLost who also co-wrote the song. [5] Described as the band's heaviest tracks to date, the song is a fast and thrash heavy track, with hooky riffs and a blistering breakdown. [3]

Music video

The music video for "Devastate" premiered via YouTube on March 16, 2023. The music video was directed by Justin Reich. [6]

Track listing

Digital download
No.TitleLength
1."Devastate" (acoustic)3:27
2."Above It All" (acoustic)3:20

Credits and personnel

Charts

Chart performance for "Devastate"
Chart (2023)Peak
position
Canada Rock (Billboard) [7] 35
US Mainstream Rock (Billboard) [8] 22

Release history

Release history and formats for "Devastate"
RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
United StatesFebruary 7, 2023 Active rock RCA [1]
VariousJune 29, 2023 Digital download [9]

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