Deliverance (metal band)


Deliverance is an American Christian thrash metal band which later shifted more towards heavy metal and progressive metal. Founded by Jimmy P. Brown II in 1985, many members have either stayed in the lineup for a number of years, or left and returned to the lineup. Jimmy P. Brown II has been the only constant member of Deliverance.

History

Early career and rise to near fame (1985–1991)

Deliverance formed in 1985 as a speed metal outfit, where the Christian metal community first encountered them on the compilation album California Metal. They put forth their self-titled debut album Deliverance in 1989 with Jimmy P. Brown II, Glenn Rogers, Brian Khairullah, and Chris Hyde. In 1989, Deliverance's track "If You Will" from their self-titled album appeared on Hot Metal Summer II along with a recorded interview.
Deliverance garnered significant attention in the Christian metal community with their 1990 release Weapons of Our Warfare. During this time, the band replaced guitarist Glenn Rogers with George Ochoa. Deliverance released a video on MTV for the title track of Weapons. The track was also included on Intense Records compilation album Hot Metal Summer III Hot Licks - Cold Facts.
During the production of their third album, What a Joke, Brian Khairullah and Chris Hyde were replaced with Mike Grato and Kevin Lee respectively. The album did not perform as well, and tensions within the band resulted in the departure of George Ochoa.

Four more albums and first breakup (1992–1996)

Their fourth album was a major change in direction for the band musically. Stay of Execution went in a more progressive metal direction, complete with new guitarist Mike Phillips.
In an interview with Doug Van Pelt of HM Magazine, when asked about the musical change, Jimmy P. Brown explained:
While this move did anger fans at the time, others feel that Stay represents Deliverance's best work. Their fifth album, Learn, continued in a progressive direction with new bassist Manny Morales and lead guitarist Jonathan Maddux. From this time on, the other positions in the band changed with increasing frequency, but the core of the band remained Jimmy Brown and Manny Morales.
Deliverance released River Disturbance in 1994 and Camelot in Smithereens in 1995. Camelot was the poorest seller in the Deliverance catalog at the time.

Reunion and second hiatus (2000–2010)

After a four-year hiatus, Deliverance resurfaced in 2000 and began recording their next studio album, Assimilation, which was released in the following year. Assimilation represented another change in style with a shift towards a more electronic/industrial sound. Deliverance again retreated until 2006.
In 2006, Deliverance reformed with a lineup of Jimmy P. Brown II, Mike Phillips, Corin Jae Scott, Tim Kronyak, and Mike Reed. The band's next album As Above - So Below was released on April 24, 2007. Full length songs from the album can currently be heard on the band's official MySpace page. The album featured a mix of all their past material with some more modern metal elements.
Deliverance announced they would be releasing a new album sometime in 2010 called The Annals of Subterfuge. This would mark Deliverance's 25th Anniversary. Though rumors persist of reuniting with past members, it became apparent that Jimmy would be recording the upcoming album with Mike Phillips.
Though the group officially disbanded in 1996, there have been fan demands for concert performances and new albums which caused the intermittent reunions every 4–5 years. Jimmy P. Brown II has spent the past 10 years working in the casino industry in Las Vegas, but currently resides in Alabama continuing his career with the casino industry. Jimmy has been quoted as saying: "I moved to Alabama to be close with my family, and to try regain normalcy for my family. Having lived in the fantasy land of Las Vegas for the past 10 years, I wanted to stay in the casino biz, but didn't want my kids growing up the Vegas way".
In 2010, Deliverance played the only show without Jimmy P. Brown II at NordicFest.

Third breakup and another reunion (2011–present)

On May 20, 2011 Mike Phillips announced that Deliverance was finally coming to end and would be performing their final show in August 2011. However, by July 2012, Deliverance had resurfaced again and been working on their tenth studio album Hear What I Say!, which was released on September 3, 2013 on Roxx Records and would be their final album. However, Jimmy Brown recently has stated that Hear What I Say! will most likely not be their final album.
Though Brown stated that Hear What I Say! would be the last album, he announced that Deliverance would release new material in 2016. The band, whose lineup consists of former guitarist George Ochoa, former drummer Jim Chaffin and bassist Victor Máciás, played Exodo Fest in Mexico with Silent Planet and Grave Robber. In 2017, the self-titled album was re-released on vinyl through Roxx, and Weapons of Our Warfare was re-released through Bombworks Records. Later on in the year, it was announced that guitarist Glenn Rogers had returned to the band and that Ochoa had departed. It was also stated that Greg Minier would record solos on the album. On September 28, 2017, it was announced that Deliverance had signed to Roxx Records and 3 Frogz Records, who released the band's eleventh studio album, The Subversive Kind, in early 2018. On October 28, 2017, the band released their debut single off of the album, "The Black Hand", accompanied with a lyric video. On February 20, 2020, the band announced the departure of longtime bassist Victor Macias and that Manny Morales would take the place of bassist again.

Outside Deliverance

After Deliverance, Jimmy Brown started to work on a new project, electronica-industrial-gothic group Fearful Symmetry. The name is taken from the poem "The Tyger" by William Blake. The group has published two albums, This Sad Veil of Tears in 2002 and A Loss of Balance in 2005.
Also in 2005, Jimmy formed an outfit called Jupiter VI along with Brian Khairullah, Trevor Shannon, Mike Reed and Tiberius Ahan. This band provided an outlet for Jimmy to express his love for glam rock, cited influences from Bowie, T-Rex, DA, Iggy Pop and others from the genre. They released one album titled "Back From Mars". Jupiter VI is currently working on their second release titled "A Message From Home Pt. I".
Brian Khairullah, former bass guitarist, has since renounced his faith and has unflattering things to say about religion.

Discography

;Studio albums
;Other albums
;Other releases
NameInstrumentYearsOther groups
Jimmy P. Brown IIrhythm guitar, lead vocals1985–1996, 2001–2002, 2006–2011, 2012–presentJupiter VI, Cauldron of Puke, Fearful Symmetry, Sombrance
Glenn Rogerslead guitar1987–1989, 2017–presentPrimal, Heretic, Hirax, Steel Vengeance, Vengeance Rising, Once Dead, Lambs Among Wolves
Jim Chaffindrums1990–1991, 2014–presentThe Crucified, Fasedown, The Blamed, Once Dead
Immanuel F. "Manny" Moralesbass1985, 1993–1997, 2001–2002, 2012–2014, 2020–present

NameInstrumentYearsOther groups
Alan Bostwickbass1985Middle Earth, Open Door
Rick Hawksingerguitar1985
Larry Farkaslead guitar1985–1987Vengeance Rising, Die Happy, Sircle of Silence, Once Dead, Holy Soldier
Mike Banashlead guitar1987
Jonathan Madduxlead guitar, keyboards1993–1995Judgement
Matt Winslowlead guitar1995Judgement
Marcus N. Colonlead guitar1987, 1995–1996Betrayal, Martyr
Lael Clarklead guitar2001–2002Sombrance
Mike Phillipslead guitar1991–1993, 2006–2014The Sacrificed, Fasedown, Join the Dead, Decadence, Torn, Synagog, Testimony
George Ochoalead guitars1990–1991, 2014–2017Vengeance Rising, Mortification, Worldview, Recon
Brian Khairullahbass1985–1990, 1992–1993, 2000–2001Jupiter VI, Kantation, Wrathchild, Vengeance Rising
Mike Gratobass1991–1992Recon, Eternal Ryte
Tim Kronyakbass2006–2011Join the Dead
Victor Maciasbass2014–2020Tourniquet, 2050, Ossuary
Chris Hydedrums1985–1990 Vengeance Rising, Holy Soldier
John Gonzalesdrums1991
Kevin Leedrums1991–1993, 2006
Jeff Masondrums1995–1996Betrayal
Mike Reeddrums2007–2011Jupiter VI

NameInstrumentYearsOther groups
John Christiansondrums1991Shades of Crimson, Worldview, Recon, Lambs Among Wolves
Steve Zconedrums1993
Corin Jae Scottkeyboards, backing vocals2007–2011
Eli Prinsenvocals2010Sacred Warrior, The Sacrificed, Sealed Fate
Junior Reed guitar2010
Eric Bradfieldlead guitar1995-1996
David Gilbreathkeyboards2001–2002

NameInstrumentYearsOther groups
Jim Calvertdrums2001Jambi's Revenge, Sanctified Sister
Justin DeTieguitars2001Jambi's Revenge, Sanctified Sister
Jesse Riveradrums 2001
Jeremy Moffettdrums1995The Blamed, Stavesacre
Jayson Sherlockdrums2011–2013Mortification, Horde, Paramaecium, Revulsed, Altera Enigma, Soundscape, inExordium, Where Shadows Lie, Teramaze
Jon Knoxdrums1993–1995White Heart
Ian Bairddrums2001–2002
Greg Minierguitars2017The Crucified, Applehead

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