DevilDriver is an American heavy metal band from Santa Barbara, California, formed in 2002, consisting of vocalist Dez Fafara (the only remaining original member), lead guitarist Mike Spreitzer, drummer Austin D'Amond, bassist Diego "Ashes" Ibarra and rhythm guitarist Cody Haglund. The band was originally named Deathride, however, due to copyright issues and the name being taken by several bands, the band changed its name to DevilDriver.