From the compelling opening lines, “I got time and I’m full of hate // Loaded on ketamine and heartbreak,” Amigo the Devil’s “I’m Going to Heaven” is full of drama and intriguing storytelling. Amigo the Devil, also known as Danny Kiranos, possesses a voice that is perfect for these dark narratives, gruff and low, almost spoken at times but often bursting with greater volume and soaring above the instrumentation. The undercurrent to the music is brilliantly rhythmic, pulsing bass, a firm foundation for the song.
Amigo the Devil is currently touring the UK with Frank Turner, who said: “I’m very stoked to announce that my good friends Amigo The Devil will be joining us as special guests for the UK shows in April. Danny and his gang are the best, we’ve shared road before, and we’re stoked to do it again.” Kiranos and friends have been touring relentlessly since the release of the third Amigo the Devil album “Yours Until The War Is Over”. Typically for Amigo the Devil, the album delivers a series of moody narratives, tales of loss, trauma and survival that bring to mind a blend of Tom Waits and Leonard Cohen. Amigo the Devil creates uncompromising songs with character and grit. Check out the album and catch him on tour if you can.
