Devian
Devian | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Origin | Sweden |
| Genres | Death metal, black metal, thrash metal |
| Years active | 2006–2011 |
| Labels | Century Media Records |
| Members | Joinus Tomas Nilsson Carl Stjärnlöv Emil Dragutinovic |
| Past members | Legion Marcus Lundberg Roberth Karlsson |
| Website | www.devian.se |
Devian was a Swedish metal band formed by Legion (former singer for Marduk) and Emil in 2006. Originally called Rebel Angels, then Elizium, and finally went to Devian after they found Elizium had been used too many times, and the new name sounded more mysterious and sinister.[1]
They released two albums, Ninewinged Serpent in 2007, and God To The Illfated in 2008. In the summer of 2008, they embarked on a European tour alongside Vader.[2]
Metal.de only rated both Devian's albums as 5 out of 10.[3][4] Norway's Scream Magazine gave God To The Illfated a 3 out of 6 score, arguing that the band evoked their first album too much.[5] However, Rock Hard gave both albums 8 out of 10.[6][7]
Legion left the band in 2010 to focus on his careers as a tattoo artist. After the other members tried and failed to keep Devian alive, they agreed to disband it.[8]
Discography
- Ninewinged Serpent (2007)
- God to the Illfated (2008)
Line-up
- Joinus - guitar & vocals
- Tomas Nilsson - guitar
- Carl Stjärnlöv - bass
- Emil Dragutinovic - drums
- Legion - vocals (2006–2010)
- Marcus Lundberg - guitar (2006–2007)
- Roberth Karlsson - bass (2007–2008)
References
- ^ "Devian". Metal-archives.com. Retrieved 7 October 2020.
- ^ "Devian - New Album Dates Announced, Song Online". Metal Storm. 31 October 2008. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
- ^ "Devian - Ninewinged Serpent". Metal.de (review) (in German). 25 October 2007. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ "Devian - God To The Illfated". Metal.de (review) (in German). 12 December 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ Trondsgård, Rita (2008). "DEVIAN "God To The Illfated"". Scream Magazine (review) (in Norwegian). No. 132. p. 39.
- ^ "DEVIAN Ninewinged Serpent". Rock Hard (review) (in German). No. 246. 17 October 2007. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ "DEVIAN God To The Illfated". Rock Hard (review) (in German). No. 260. 17 December 2008. Retrieved 23 December 2025.
- ^ "Devian - Calling It Quits". Metal Storm. 23 June 2011. Retrieved 2023-04-27.
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