Deveria / Last Pharaoh / Reprise / Verbatim / Axe To Grind

Local power metal rippers headline a hometown gig at Empire Underground. With guests Last Pharaoh, Reprise, Verbatim and Axe to Grind.

Band Bio:

DEVERIA is an American melodic power/thrash metal band based in Upstate New York, Rotterdam. DEVERIA was officially formed in 2008, by frontman Charles Woodard.

Their music is heavily influenced by legendary bands such as QUEENSRYCHE, METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN, BLACK SABBATH, RONNIE JAMES DIO,  METAL CHURCH, FATE WARNING, and CRIMSON GLORY.

In 2010 they released a six song self titled ep. and regularly performed their original material in Upstate clubs. After 2 years, DEVERIA disbanded due to personal reasons among the members.  The band took an 8 year hiatus and regrouped in 2018 with several changes in the line up.  DEVERIA, after shifting members, finally established the lineup that would solidify their presence on the music scene:

Frontman: Charles Woodard

Drummer: John Suski

Bassist: Marvin Veeder 

Guitarist: Chris Bivona

DEVERIA is now back with a vengeance, new songs and a skyrocketing trajectory for success.  They exploded back into the music scene opening for national acts such as: FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, DAVID ELLEFSON, BUMBLE FOOT, DEAD BY WEDNESDAY, BATTLE BEAST, VICIOUS RUMORS, MICHAEL ANGELO BATIO, SONATA ARCTICA, BLACK SABBITCH, THE IRON MAIDENS, MICHAEL CAMPESE, AND  VOODOO TERROR TRIBE… just to name a few.

Their debut full length album entitled “SUICIDE FOREST” was crafted over two years and heavily influenced by current events and the reality and struggles of today’s society.  DEVERIA continues to compose new material and is looking forward to showcasing their new album, Suicide Forest, and hitting the road to bring the experience to you!!! WHAT!?!