DJEVARA - /je-vær-æ/ (noun) - "The concept/myth of a time and/or place at which exists the end of intolerance, and the beginning of justice". The word is believed to have originated from an archaic dialect of a language from the Asian basin and is thought to usually be interpreted metaphorically." Djevara* is an independent rock band based in London, England. Having grown up under the influence of the DIY alternative/punk scenes of the early 80s/90s expoused by bands such as Fugazi, the band right from the start set up their own label, events and tours and continue in their quest to find freedom of expression through music and related artforms. Reviews of previous DJEVARA albums: 'Hear No Evil' is Djevara's latest studio album (or, more accurately, the second part of it), and the first to feature the current line-up. More polished and progressive than what had come before, the record is still captures the raw punk energy that Djevara fans have come to expect. After almost self-combusting both internally and externally in creating part 1, the band used part 2 as the start of the fight back and in the process may have created their most ambitious record to date. The time is now. "Good isn't a word to be wheeled out when magnificent is still available. Djevara, right here, right now, are magnificent." - UNPEELED.NET "their power, their emotion, the way they turn their limitations into a great big positive and that sum of the whole does make Djevara, their new album and everything that they stand for, absolutely vital. This is a brave honest refreshing committed album, a raw album, a very ambitious album, and ultimately... a triumph of an album. Few would have the guts to even try it." - ORGAN 'THING OF THE DAY' " - ORGAN ART (awarded "THING OF THE DAY") "powerful as all Hell...'Hear No Evil' is chaotic hardcore that's as emotionally charged as it is socially aware, with particular impact from an account of domestic violence in 'The Tort Of False Light'." ROCK SOUND "brilliantly produced, well constructed and mature examples of an approach to songwriting which owes as much to Fugazi, At The Drive-In and Million Dead as it does to the aforementioned Rage... the arrangements [are] dynamic and varied [and] they also know how to produce a lightning rod of a riff as well when such a moment is called for, and how to build their compositions to powerful crescendos. Djevara have already achieved an impressive amount off their own backs; 'Hear No Evil' is testament to that" SUBBA CULTCHA "Musically the Brit trio have produced a record which is as powerful as the lyrical sentiments it promotes... A heartfelt and powerful release, effectively delivering the band's message and leaving you with more to think about than just six excellent slabs of heavy duty rock you can get lost in." 12/13 - ROOM THIRTEEN "Djevara are a kick a** progressive HC band that really do deliver the goods - 9/10" - STREETVOICE UK "APOPLECTIC LONDON QUARTET POINT THE FINGER... You can only salute the tenacity of Djevara. This second album is released through their own label and they're involved in various righteous political campaigns and DIY promotions. And as a black-fronted metal band, they're still a rarity. Their music is strong too, melding At The Drive-In/Fugazi-inspired anger with good old hyper-metal riffage. Songs like "The Consumer" and "600 Years Of Your Civilization And My People Still Live In Poverty" are so eyeball-poppingly angry you can't help but be swept along. It's a combination that shows the underground has a big beating heart." DOWNLOAD: "The Death Of Cliff Richard" FOR FANS OF: Refused, Rage Against The Machine" KKKK - Kerrang! "Imagine Tool hooked on a funk rock beat. Or Fugazi getting drunk on Rage Against The Machine's philosophy. Somehow Djevara manage to make all of this sound cohesive, agitating, DIY and musically confident. An exciting album of blazing, streetwise British promise." METAL HAMMER "Any album that has a song called 'The Death Of Cliff Richard' gets my vote in an instant. And there's a chance a single blast of this manic-hard metalcore funk hyperactivity would bring about the demise of the ageing crooner in an instant. Champion!" ROCK SOUND Djevara is an independent artist - all monies from sales go back directly into the project and help us to continue to make music. Thanks for supporting independent music!