Devils and Icons have released a new track today called SKULLHAMMER, and signals the forthcoming arrival of ‘The Devil’s Arcanum’ from former I.C.O.N guitarist Scott Knowles.
October 6th will see the first EP drop in a four-part EP series. A concept-driven body of work, The Devil’s Arcanum fuses heavy, emotional metal and hard rock with arcane symbolism, tarot mysticism, and raw human experience. Each EP ‘chapter’ explores a fractured facet of the self — The Devil, The Icon, The Shadow, and The Tower.
“Albums do take time, but these songs needed to live right now, to breathe, to try to reach people in a more interesting way. That’s why I’m doing it like this.
– Scott Knowles
The Devil’s Arcanum : Chapter 1 –
‘The Devil’ EP
Tracks : Skullhammer / Devils in the Shadows / I am the Gun / Godlike / Wolf That You Feed
From I.C.O.N to Arcanum: A Story Reignited
Before Devils and Icons, Scott spent nearly two decades with UK metal band I.C.O.N. The band he co-founded released four EPs and the albums New Born Lie and The Blacklist; touring and gigging Europe and the UK with the likes of Geoff Tate, Udo Dirkschneider, Anvil, Blaze Bayley, Breed 77 — amongst others. Then in 2016, the band unfortunately stopped.Coming 2026: The Devil’s Arcanum – Chapter Two: ‘The Icon’. For the second EP in The Devil’s Arcanum series, Scott invited former I.C.O.N bandmates Mark Sagar, Larry Paterson and Reece Bevan to contribute. While this isn’t a full reunion of the band, it marks a powerful return to shared creative ground — not out of nostalgia, but unfinished business.
Mark Sagar contributes vocals, lyrics, song titles, and thematic direction — bringing his distinct voice and presence to the storytelling behind the EP. Larry Paterson and Reece Bevan return on drums and bass, respectively. Scott Knowles handles guitars and shares vocal duties with Mark, guiding the EP sonically and creatively as producer.
“To end like we did was a massive shame. So, to be making music again with these three — in a new form, in a new light — is not just exciting; It’s deeply meaningful. I’m trying to honour the legacy of my old band by working with Mark, Larry and Reece – I opened the door to collaboration on this chapter because it felt right to do so. Life is short, so why not…?”
— Scott Knowles
TRACKS: (Asleep) Inside the Void / The Savage Eyes of God / Crawling to Misery / Invisible in Every Room / Charred Inside
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What to Expect –
‘Skullhammer’ YouTube Visualiser Premiere – September 3rd at 12PM GMT EP Release – October 6th, 2025 – The Devil’s Arcanum: Chapter One – The Devil Streaming & download on all platforms. Limited edition physical CD EP with themed artwork and tarot cards. Pre-Save/Early Stream – From September 29th Artist Interview + Visual Feature – A personal dive into the themes behind Chapter One, the arc as a whole, and coming soon Chapter Two – via social channels and selected outlets.
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📎 EPK
🌐 Official Website