It's been six years of blood, sweat and tears. Six years of writing, playing and touring their hearts out to a devoted fan base hell bent on watching every show possible.

From the stunning vocals of Jennie Skulander, mesmerising baselines of Paul Martin, electrifying riffs from Nail and skull shattering drum work from Nic Martin, everything about Devilskin draws the crowd in.

Devilskin's new single Mountains is available on iTunes and YouTube. Photos: Supplied.

The four-piece metal band from Hamilton are experiencing the highs of stardom and fame with a recent tour of London and Los Angeles and their We Rise album going platinum.

Speaking to SunLive about their recent success, Paul, aka Axeman, says the international tour was an 'eye opener”.

'It was obviously new territory for us,” he admits. 'We are a bit spoilt over here because people hear our songs on the radio and stuff, but over there we're the new kids on the block really.

'We had all the right people at the gigs we wanted and the shows went really, really well.

They're just such amazing places and so different to NZ. Music-wise there is just so much going on. We absolutely loved our time there.”

Comparing New Zealand to overseas, Paul says the venues are the same but internationally, a lot more people come out.

'You bump into rock stars and movie stars everywhere you turn,” he explains. 'We went for a drink at the Rainbow Bar and Grill in LA and Ron Jeremy was in there.

'You just bump into someone and start talking and find out they are the saxophone player for Pink Floyd or the bass player for Fuel. The whole scene out there seems to be more vibrant.”

Since returning to NZ, Devilskin have turned their focus to new material, a new video for the single Mountains and their upcoming The Mountains and the Moon Tour, which kicks off on September 18 at the Altitude Bar in Hamilton.

Mountains was recorded while Devilskin were in the UK, and Paul says they recorded three songs in London before they went to LA.

'We're stoked with the first single,” he adds.

Paul ‘Axeman' Martin talks to SunLive about touring nationally and internationally.

Fast and punchy are the words Paul uses to describe the new single.

'It's not your average radio song. Jennie is spectacular on it and I am blown away by her performance and the whole band.

'I describe it as a step up from what we have done before, because the band has been going for six years now.

'Fade and Little Pills were the first two songs we wrote. In terms of song writing, I think we have come a long way and we are very excited about the new songs.”

Paul says they have demoed 18 songs for the new album, with recording expected to start in the New Year, if not earlier.

'We want to get the new album out as soon as possible,” he says.

'We are really excited about the new material – it's a big step up for the band and I am really proud of my band mates and how everything is coming together.”

Devilskin will bring their earth shattering performance to Tauranga when they play ASB Baypark on October 9, supported by Villainy and City of Souls.

Tickets are available at: www.eventfinda.co.nz

Keep an eye on SunLive for your chance to win tickets to the October show. Also check out next week's Weekend Sun for more details on how to win tickets.

Devilskin will be playing at ASB Baypark on October 9.