Songs About The Devil

Updated April 1, 2024

Many musicians have written about Songs About The Devil. Here are 24 of our favorites.

Devil Doesn’t Bargain by Alec Benjamin

From the album, (Un)Commentary, released on April 15, 2022

"Devil Doesn’t Bargain" is a haunting ballad with a driving beat and dark, atmospheric production. The lyrics tell the story of a relationship gone wrong, and the narrator's descent into madness. Alec Benjamin's powerful vocal performance conveys the emotional intensity of the song, and the production creates a sense of unease and foreboding.

Sympathy For The Devil - 50th Anniversary Edition by The Rolling Stones

From the album, Beggars Banquet (50th Anniversary Edition), released on December 6, 1968

The song was written by Mick Jagger and produced by Jimmy Miller. It was recorded in 1968 and released in 1969. The song is about the Devil, and how he is responsible for all the bad things in the world. The Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary Edition of the song was released in 2018. It includes a new mix of the song, as well as a new live version recorded in 2018.

The Devil in I by Slipknot

From the album, .5: The Gray Chapter (Special Edition), released on October 15, 2014

The Devil in I is a song by Slipknot, released as the lead single from their fifth studio album, .5: The Gray Chapter. The song was released on August 5, 2014. The song peaked at number two on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart, making it the band's highest-charting single on that chart. The song was written by Slipknot members Corey Taylor, Mick Thomson, Craig Jones, Sid Wilson, and Jay Weinberg. Taylor is the only member who is credited with writing the lyrics. The song was produced by Slipknot's longtime producer Greg Fidelman and co-produced by Slipknot member Shawn "Clown" Crahan. The Devil in I is a slow, eight-minute-long track that features a minimalist approach in its first half, before building up to a more anthemic and aggressive sound in its second half. The lyrics are written from the perspective of a person with multiple personality disorder, and deal with the internal struggle of the different personalities. The song's music video was directed by Shawn "Clown" Crahan, and was released on September 4, 2014. The video features the band performing in a dimly-lit room, with each

Devil's Advocate by The Neighbourhood

From the album, Chip Chrome & The Mono-Tones, released on September 25, 2020

"Devil's Advocate" is a song by American alternative rock band The Neighbourhood. It was released on October 5, 2018, as the lead single for the band's third studio album, Hard to Imagine the Neighbourhood Ever Changing. The song is about the difficult decisions one needs to make in life, and how those decisions will ultimately define them. It is a midtempo alternative rock song featuring distorted guitars and dense production. The chorus includes the lyrics "I'm just trying to play the devil's advocate / Even if I don't understand it". In the middle of the song, there is a brief interlude featuring a spoken-word verse from rapper Denzel Curry. The song was produced by the band's lead singer and songwriter Jesse Rutherford, alongside producers Benny Blanco and Shawn Everett.

The Devil Went Down to Georgia by The Charlie Daniels Band

From the album, A Decade Of Hits, released in 1973

"The Devil Went Down to Georgia" is a song written and performed by The Charlie Daniels Band and released on their 1979 album, Million Mile Reflections. It is an up-tempo country-rock fiddle tune composed by Daniels, about a fiddle contest between the Devil and a young man named Johnny. The lyrics in the song tell of the Devil's wager with Johnny, wherein Johnny bets his soul against the Devil's fiddle if he can play the fiddle better. The song was composed by Daniels with his producer, John Boylan. It was recorded at Jack Clement Recording Studio in Nashville, TN and was released on July 7, 1979.

Runnin' with the Devil - 2015 Remaster by Van Halen

From the album, Van Halen (Remastered), released on February 10, 1978

"Runnin' with the Devil" is a classic rock song by Van Halen, originally released on their 1978 self-titled debut album. The 2015 remaster was released as part of the album's Deluxe Edition. The song is driven by a heavy guitar riff, with lyrics about partying and having a good time. Musically, the song is a classic example of the hard rock sound that Van Halen pioneered in the late 1970s. The song was produced by Ted Templeman, recorded at Sunset Sound Recorders, and mixed by Donn Landee. It features David Lee Roth on lead vocals, Eddie Van Halen on guitar, Michael Anthony on bass, and Alex Van Halen on drums.

Shout At The Devil by Mötley Crüe

From the album, Shout At The Devil, released on September 26, 1983

"Shout At The Devil" is a song by American heavy metal band Mötley Crüe. It was released as the lead single from their second album Shout At The Devil in 1983. The song is an anthemic, hard-rocking number which features a driving drumbeat, a hard-hitting guitar riff, and barking vocals from lead singer Vince Neil. The song is primarily about standing up to authority and not being afraid to be yourself. The song was produced by Tom Werman and engineered by Duane Baron and Tom Allom. It was recorded at Record Plant Studios in Los Angeles and released as a single in August 1983. The song peaked at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US, becoming the band's first Top 40 hit.

The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie by Colter Wall

From the album, Imaginary Appalachia, released on June 2, 2015

"The Devil Wears a Suit and Tie" is a song by American singer-songwriter Colter Wall. It was released on October 4, 2018 as the first single from Wall's second studio album, Songs of the Plains. The song is a country-folk tune featuring Wall's signature baritone vocals and acoustic guitar. The lyrics reflect on the idea of the devil taking on the facade of a modern business man, with Wall singing "The devil wears a suit and tie, he's got a job and he works all day/ He's got a family and a nice house, always takes his buttered toast/He'll be your friend and never lie, he's got a smile and a twinkle in his eye/ He's going to fool you all the way, the devil wears a suit and tie". The song was produced by Dave Cobb and recorded at RCA Studio A in Nashville, Tennessee. The recording features Wall on lead vocals and acoustic guitar, Dave Cobb on electric guitar, Chris Powell on drums, Dave Roe on upright bass, and Pete Abbott on pedal steel guitar.

Dance With The Devil by Breaking Benjamin

From the album, Phobia (Explicit Version), released on January 1, 2006

"Dance With The Devil" is a song by American rock band Breaking Benjamin, released as the fourth single from their debut album Saturate. The song was written by band members Benjamin Burnley, Aaron Fink and Mark Klepaski. It was produced by Ulrich Wild and mixed by Jay Baumgardner. The song is driven by a heavy guitar riff and melodic vocal lines and centers around the theme of temptation and living a life with no regrets. The band states that the song is about “standing up for what you believe in and never compromising your values, no matter the consequences.”