Deadsquad

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Deadsquad
Origin Jakarta, Indonesia
Genres Death metal, technical death metal
Years active2006–present
LabelsRottrevore, Armstretch
MembersStevie Item
Kharisma
Roy Ibrahim
Shadu Rasjidi
Vicky Mono
Past membersRicky Siahaan
Prisa Adinda
Babal
Bonny Sidharta
Coki Bollemeyer
Andyan Gorust
Arslan Musyfia
Daniel Mardhany
Anak Agung Gede
Alvin Eka Putra
Welby Cahyadi
Agustinus Widi

Deadsquad is an 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 and The Backbone, but later developed into a full band.

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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". [5] On "Manufaktur Replika Baptis", 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

Former members

Timeline

Deadsquad

Discography

Studio albums

Demo, EP, Singles dan Split Albums

Awards and nominations

YearNominee / workAwardResultRef.
2010"Manufaktur Replika Baptis"Favorite Metal Song - Indonesia Cutting Edge Music Awards (ICEMA)Won [11]
2012"Patriot Moral Prematur"Best Death Metal Song - Indonesia Cutting Edge Music Awards (ICEMA)Won [12]
2016"DeadSquad"Best Live Performance - Hammersonic AwardsNominated [13]
2017"Pragmatis Sintetis"Karya Produksi Metal/Hardcore Terbaik - Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI) AwardsWon [14]
"DeadSquad"Breakthrough Of The Year - Hammersonic AwardsNominated [15]
"Tyranation"Best Album Of The Year - Hammersonic AwardsNominated [15]
"DeadSquad"Best Metal Performance - Hammersonic AwardsNominated [15]
2022"Catharsis" by Rizki FathurBest Album Design Graphics - Indonesian Music Awards Nominated [16]
"Curse of The Black Plague"Best Metal Solo Male/Female/Group/Collaboration - Indonesian Music AwardsNominated [16]
CatharsisBest Metal Album - Indonesian Music AwardsWon [17]
2023CatharsisBest Album - Hammersonic AwardsWon [18]
DeadsquadBest Metal Performance - Hammersonic Awards Won
"Enigmatic Pandemonium"Best Single - Hammersonic AwardsNominated [19]
Best Male/Female/Group/Collaboration Metal Artist - 26th Anugerah Musik Indonesia Won [20]

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