The Devil Wears Prada formed in Dayton, Ohio in 2005 and came up through the Christian metalcore scene, fronted throughout by Mike Hranica. With Roots Above and Branches Below (2009) is the classic starting point, while The Act (2019) shows their more experimental side. Shop The Devil Wears Prada vinyl, CDs, and reissues at Wax Trax Records.
The Devil Wears Prada formed in Dayton, Ohio in 2005, taking its name from the Lauren Weisberger novel. Vocalist Mike Hranica has fronted the band throughout its career, alongside a lineup that has evolved over time. The band emerged from the Christian metalcore scene and became a prominent act in 2000s and 2010s metalcore through steady album output and touring.
The Devil Wears Prada play metalcore and melodic metalcore, combining harsh screamed vocals, heavy breakdowns, and double-bass drumming with melodic clean passages, keyboards, and atmospheric textures. Their later work, including The Act, moved toward more experimental and dynamic arrangements.
The band's catalog has appeared in numerous colored-vinyl variants across its labels, with the 2000s-era releases of interest to metalcore collectors. Anniversary and reissue pressings of the early albums circulate among fans.
Listeners new to The Devil Wears Prada often start with With Roots Above and Branches Below (2009) or Dead Throne (2011). For related listening, see and .
