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The Devil & The Universe - Occult Pleasures Blue and VHS Head transforms “IllustraAustrian ritual wave ensemble The Devil & The Universe return with their seventh album, Occult Pleasuresa dark, immersive journey that fuses cinematic electronics, occult aesthetics, and brooding darkwave textures. This time, the band places spiritualistic and esoteric practices at the heart of the record, expanding their sonic rites with the addition of new member Ezechiel (Prague) on drums and ritual percussion. From the droning ceremonial opener