Damn, not you being left out and then told to catch up, Kyle! That’s rough, mun. 🫣
In a revelation that’s got fans both scratching their heads and banging them in disbelief, The Devil Wears Prada guitarist Kyle Sipress has opened up about feeling shut out of the creative process for the band’s upcoming record — and it sounds like the vibes in the studio were anything but “Chemical.” 💀🎸
Kyle explained that he wasn’t part of the songwriting sessions this time around, meaning the band’s riffs, breakdowns, and melodic twists were all cooked up without his input. The kicker? He had to learn all the new material afterward. Imagine turning up to band practice like, “Wait… you lads wrote a whole album without me?!” 😵💫
That’s gotta sting — especially for someone who’s been shredding alongside the Prada crew through countless tours, albums, and chaotic mosh pits. 🥁🔥
Fans have already started to voice their frustration online. Some reckon it’s a sign of internal tension or a creative rift that’s been building for a while, while others think it’s just the modern recording grind — when half the band’s writing riffs on laptops, the other half ends up out of the loop.
Still, if you’re Kyle, that’s a hell of a position to be in — trying to inject your own style into songs you didn’t have a hand in writing. It’s like being invited to a dinner party only to find out someone else ate your dessert first. 🍰🤘
The Devil Wears Prada have built a career on turning emotional turmoil into raw, crushing sound — from With Roots Above and Branches Below to Color Decay — but this latest drama might be the most real-life metalcore conflict they’ve had yet.
Let’s just hope this isn’t the start of a downward spiral. Because whether it’s faith, fury, or full-on frustration, we’re here for the music — not the meltdown.
C’mon butt, let’s hope the next album’s riffs are tidy enough to patch things up. 🎶
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Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler behind The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. With a lifelong passion for loud guitars, unforgettable live shows, and the incredible community that surrounds rock and metal, he created The Riff Report to celebrate everything that makes the scene special—from legendary headline acts and grassroots venues to rising bands that deserve to be heard.
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