Devanic

Melodic Death Metal

Devanic is a band from Vienna, Austria and was formed in May 2004 by Nikolaus Vuckovic and Andreas Danzer, with the goal playing ambitious, catchy, multifarious and blasting Melodic Death Metal. Niki was searching for some people to realise his compositions, especially for someone to do the vocals – with Andy the right man was found. The songwriting of Niki and the lyrics and vocal-arrangement of Andy seemed to be the perfect combination. While recording and arranging more songs Niki and Andy were searching musicians to establish a band, that also would be able to perform live. Within only a month Devanic with Christian (Guitar), Peter (Bass) and Mike (Drums) - all experienced musicians and motivated to make music on a professional level - was complete. The music of Devanic is mainly influenced by the sound of traditional gothenburg-bands like In Flames, Soilwork, At the Gates, Dark Tranquillity and also by newer artists of this genre like Arch Enemy, Kalmah, Nightrage, The Haunted, Dissection (Reinkaos), ... but also different, more modern influences can be found in the music of Devanic. There isn't really an official day of foundation, but it was in May 2004 or something, when Devanic was the first time in the rehearsal room. Everything was going very fast. The band was within a very short time capable of playing the songs, Niki and Andy had arranged so far. It was amazing, how perfectly things were going. Only a few months later, in September (which is possibly record...