"Devil's Canyon" is the eighth studio album by American southern rock band Molly Hatchet. It was released in June 1996 under the record label, Mayhem. The album represented a return of sorts for Molly Hatchet, following a hiatus of roughly a decade during the '80s and early '90s. It features a mix of both new and original members, including lead singer Danny Joe Brown and founding guitarist Dave Hlubek.
The album is known for its heavy southern rock sound, drawing influences from country and blues music while retaining a hard rocking edge. Tracks in the album provide a mixture of intense, guitar-driven rock alongside softer, more introspective numbers. With standout tracks like "Down from the Mountain" and "Rolling Thunder", "Devil's Canyon" offers a diverse range of sounds that cater to long-time fans while also bringing in a new generation of listeners.
In terms of lyrical content, many of the songs are steeped in storytelling and southern-rock tradition, featuring narratives about struggle, persistence, and life in the American South. Overall, "Devil's Canyon" is seen as Molly Hatchet reclaiming their position in the world of southern rock, and has been appreciated by fans and critics.
