Deadsquad

Deadsquad is Indonesian death metal band formed in 2006 in Jakarta. The band was initially started as a project by guitarist Ricky Siahaan of Seringai and Stevie Item of Andra & The Backbone, but later developed into a full band.

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Deadsquad
OriginJakarta, Indonesia
GenresDeath metal, Technical death metal
Years active2006 (2006)–present
LabelsRottrevore Records, Armstretch Records
Associated actsAndra & The Backbone, Abolish Conception, Netral, Seringai, Siksakubur, Tengkorak, Carnivored, Hellcrust, Makhlvk, NOXA (band), Hellcrust
MembersStevie Item
Daniel Mardhany
Anak Agung Gde Agung
Kharisma
Alvin Eka Putra
Past membersRicky Siahaan
Prisa Adinda
Babal
Bonny Sidharta
Coki Bollemeyer
Andyan Gorust
Arslan Musyfia

Career

Early formation

Deadsquad was formed in early 2006.[1] Guitarists Stevie Item and Ricky Siahaan wanted to make a project band to fulfill their desire to play metal. Bassist Bonny Sidharta of the band Tengkorak and drummer Andyan Gorust, the former member of Siksakubur were invited to complete the formation. After Ricky Siahaan resigned in June 2006, Prisa Adinda of Zala was recruited to replace him. Shortly thereafter Babal was recruited to be a vocalist. They started to name the band Deadsquad around these times. In November 2007 Prisa Adinda left the band. Her successor Coki Bollemeyer of Netral joined the band one year after, precisely in October 2008. In the same month, singer Daniel Mardhany of the band Abolish Conception joined the band, replacing Babal.[2]

Horror Vision

Horror Vision was released on 9 March 2009 by Rottrevore Records, coincided with Lamb of God concert in Jakarta. The album was also re-released by Malaysian label Dark Colloseum.[3] The album consist of 8 tracks. Musically influenced by bands like Dying Fetus, Necrophagist, and Sepultura,[4] the first track of the album Pasukan Mati tells about the brutality of right-wing fascist mob that are counterproductive. The guitar on this album was influenced by Steve Vai.[4][5] However, the bass and vocals were not "audible". The quality of recording is quite bad.[5] On "Manufaktur Replika Babtis", they called it tells a coercion of choosing religion in Indonesia. They also covered "Arise" as a tribute to Sepultura.[3]

Second album and Bonny's departure

Deadsquad released the second album Profanatik in November 2013 through Armstretch Records.[6] Bassist Bonny Sidharta left the band in March 2014. There is no official replacement has been made. However, the band hires Arslan Musyfia from the band Carnivored to fulfill bass position. They went through a couple of session player to fill in such as Anak Agung Gde (ex-Villes, Killing Me Inside, and Synystra) and Welby Cahyadi for some time until their original bassist Bonny returns to the band.[7]

Musical styles

The main genre of the band is death metal, mixed with technical, old school, new school, and sometimes with jazz fusion.[3] In early career, they jammed and played songs from Slayer, Anthrax, and Sepultura. They are also influenced by Necrophagist, Visceral Bleeding, Spawn of Possession, Disavowed, Decrepit Birth, and Nile.[2]

Band members

Current members
  • Daniel Mardhany – vocals (2008–present)
  • Stevie Item – guitars (2006–present)
  • Welby Cahyadi – bass (2017–present)
  • Kharisma – guitars (2015–present)
  • Alvin Eka Putra – Drums (2018–present)

Current live and session members
  • Welby Cahyadi – Bass (2017–present)

Former members
  • Ricky Siahaan – guitars (2006)
  • Babal – vocal (2006–2008)
  • Prisa Adinda – guitars (2006–2008)
  • Bonny Sidharta – bass (2006–2014)
  • Coki Bollemeyer – guitars (2008–2016)
  • Andyan Gorust – drums (2006–2017)
  • Arslan Musyfia – Bass (2014–2017)
  • Anak Agung Gde Agung – Bass (Session Player) (2017)

Discography

Studio albums

  1. Horror Vision (2009)
    • Pasukan Mati
    • Dimensi Keterasingan
    • Sermon of Deception
    • Dominasi Belati
    • Hiperbola Dogma Monotheist
    • Manufaktur Replika Baptis
    • Arise
    • Horror Vision
  2. Profanatik (2013)
    • Ode Kekekalan Pusara
    • Anatomi Dosa
    • Natural Born Nocturnal
    • Merakit Sakit
    • Patriot Moral Prematur
    • Altar Eksistensi Profan
    • Misantropis
    • Jurnal gagak
    • Fire
  3. Tyranation (2016)
    • Enter the Wall of Tyranation (Jancuk)
    • Menyangkal Sangkakala
    • Pragmatis Syntesis
    • Lahir Mata Satir
    • Apocalypse for Sale
    • The Comfort of Retardation
    • Labirin Epidemi
    • Hymn of Infinite Anxiety
    • Tyranation
    • Demi Logam Mulia

References
  1. Putranto, Wendy (8 February 2011). "DEAD SQUAD Akan Rilis Album Debut di Konser LAMB OF GOD". Rolling Stone Indonesia. Archived from the original on 22 October 2014. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  2. "Dead Squad". javarockingland.com. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  3. Daniel Mardhany; Andyan Gorust; Bonnie Sidharta (12 February 2010). "Wawancara Exclusive Bersama Deadsquad". dapurletter.com (Interview). Interviewed by Dian Tigamartil. Jakarta. Archived from the original on 27 June 2010. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  4. Siahaan, Ricky (8 February 2011). "Deadsquad". Rolling Stone Indonesia. Archived from the original on 18 June 2013. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  5. Akbar, Galih (1 May 2009). "Deadsquad: 'HORROR VISION', Manifestasi Idealisme Sambilan". KapanLagi.com. Retrieved 31 March 2012.
  6. "Deadsquad's Profanatik on Metal Archives". 10 November 2013. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
  7. "Bonnie Sidharta Resmi Tinggalkan Deadsquad". Gigsplay (Interview). Jakarta. 8 May 2014. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
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