He is the rhythm guitarist in the metal band Chimaira and the former bassist in Fear Factory.

During his time with Chimaira, he, along with lead guitarist Rob Arnold and singer Mark Hunter, wrote many of the band's songs.

In 2005, DeVries appeared on the Roadrunner United: The All Star Sessions album, playing on two of the tracks, "Annihilation by the Hands of God" and "Constitution Down".

He filled in for John Campbell from Lamb of God on the last 2013 leg of their Resolution Tour, who had to pull out due to a family emergency.

On June 21, 2017, Chimaira announced a one-off reunion show would take place on December 30, 2017.