LISTEN: “Passage” by Black Suit Devil

One may recognise the name of Andy Du Rego as the frontman of The Blues Emergency but there’s another side to him and that’s Black Suit Devil. From his forthcoming album The Eternal Sleep out on June 28th, “Passage” creates awareness of depression and mental health.

On the song, he says,

“‘Passage’ is a song about the struggles of depression, mental health issues, and addiction. A song bringing awareness to the increasing rate of suicide in our communities that does not get talked about often. I wanted to let people know that you are not alone in this fight. That many people from all walks of life (myself included) experience mental health issues and struggle with these on a daily basis. I wanted to send a message to look after each other and really communicate with one another to see how the people in your circles are doing.”

As someone who has strugged with depression, “Passage” feels personal. It’s as if Black Suit Devil ripped thoughts from my mind when my depression was at its strongest and placed them within his gut wrenching and viscerally raw lyrics.

But what is beautiful is that in its heartbreaking confession, Black Suit Devil has created, no, he has gifted a tether to those who may be losing hope and a light to those who see no way through the darkness. And while the lyrics offer solace to let others know they are not alone, it’s the vocals that truly let one know there are others not only like them, but others there for them.

Through his gritty and passionate vocals, Black Suit Devil embodies the resillnce and strength of those who fight their inner demons day after fucking day, and he, like so many others continue to triumph over the darkness, proving that the human spirit no matter how fragile at times is stronger than the mind.

Black Suit Devil pours out his heart and exposes his soul in “Passage” and delivers an urgent message to those who want to give up the fight…Black Suit Devils pleads for them to hold on and fight, to not give up, or give in to the inner demons they are battling.

Know you are not alone, please reach out to any of the sources below to talk.