Deadsquad

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.

Not to be confused with Death squad.

Deadsquad
OriginJakarta, Indonesia
GenresDeath 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

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
  • Stevie Item – guitars (2006–present)
  • Kharisma – guitars (2015–present)
  • Roy Ibrahim – drums (2020–present)
  • Shadu Rasjidi – bass (2021–present)
  • Vicky Mono – vocals (2022–present)[8]

Former members
  • Ricky Siahaan – guitars (2006)
  • Babal – vocals (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) (2017-2018)
  • Daniel Mardhany – vocals (2008–2021)
  • Welby Cahyadi – bass (2017–2021)
  • Alvin Eka Putra - drums (2018-2020)
  • Agustinus Widi – vocals (2021–2022)[9]

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums
  • Horror Vision (2009)
  • Profanatik (2013)
  • Tyranation (2016)
  • Catharsis (2022)

Demo, EP, Singles dan Split Albums
  • Horror Vision Promo 2008 (2008)
  • "Pragmatis Sintetis" (single) (2016)
  • "Blessphemy" (single) (2018)[10]
  • 3593 Miles of Everloud Musik! (split) (2018)
  • "Paranoid Skizoid" (single) (2021)
  • "Curse of The Black Plague" (single) (2021)
  • "Enigmatic Pandemonium" (single) (2022)

Awards and nominations
Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
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 Awards Nominated [13]
2017 "Pragmatis Sintetis" Karya Produksi Metal/Hardcore Terbaik - Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI) Awards Won [14]
"DeadSquad" Breakthrough Of The Year - Hammersonic Awards Nominated [15]
"Tyranation" Best Album Of The Year - Hammersonic Awards Nominated [15]
"DeadSquad" Best Metal Performance - Hammersonic Awards Nominated [15]
2022 "Catharsis" by Rizki Fathur Best Album Design Graphics - Indonesian Music Awards Nominated [16]
"Curse of The Black Plague" Best Metal Solo Male/Female/Group/Collaboration - Indonesian Music Awards Nominated [16]
Catharsis Best Metal Album - Indonesian Music Awards Won [17]

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.
  8. Alvin Bahar (7 July 2022). "DeadSquad Ganti Vokalis Lagi, Vicky Eks Burgerkill Gantiin Widi" [DeadSquad Changes Vocalist Again, Vicky Ex Burgerkill Replaces Widi]. Hai (in Indonesian). Retrieved 7 July 2022.
  9. JX Soo (7 July 2022). "DeadSquad confirm Vicky Mono as new frontman, share new single 'Enigmatic Pandemonium'". NME. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
  10. Andika Putra, Muhammad (4 June 2008). "Deadsquad Formasi Baru Rilis Single 'Blessphemy'" (in Indonesian). CNN Indonesia. Retrieved 10 July 2020.
  11. "Ini Dia Jawara Indonesia Cutting Edge Music Awards!" (in Indonesian). Detik.com. 19 July 2010. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  12. "Ini Dia Para Pemenang ICEMA 2012!". Detik.com. 29 November 2012. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  13. Saifullah, Asep (17 April 2016). "Ini Daftar Pemenang Hammersonic Metal Awards 2016" (in Indonesian). Detik.com. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  14. "Winners & Nominees 20th AMI Awards 2017 "Musik Tanpa Batas"". Retrieved 3 July 2020. AMI Awards
  15. "Ini Pemenang Hammersonic Awards 2017" (in Indonesian). Kompas.com. 7 May 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2020.
  16. Suci Nurhaliza (14 September 2022). Ida Nurcahyani (ed.). "Daftar lengkap nominasi Anugerah Musik Indonesia 2022" [Complete List Nominations of Anugerah Musik Indonesia 2022]. Antaranews (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 October 2022.
  17. frl/chri (14 October 2022). "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang AMI Awards 2022" [Complete List of AMI Awards 2022 Winner]. CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). Retrieved 16 October 2022.
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