Deflagration emerged from Findlay, OH around 1996 as a result of 4 childhood friends' relentless love of all things heavy and metal. After years and years of playing cover songs and gigging endlessly in an effort to hone their own musical skills, the band sharpened their creative utensils and in 2002 released their debut album "The Pain You Can't Forget". Self-described as "dirty heavy metal swagger", the band likes their metal to move, feel raw and honest, and be soaked in a mixture of gasoline and groove. Following the release of "Pain", the band received much praise for their efforts, but then went on a long stint of lineup changes and personal and collective catastrophe's. After picking themselves up and dusting off, original members Beau VanBibber (rhythm guitar, vocals) and Tony Ritzler (drums, backing vocals) decided it was time to up the stakes and push themselves to the next level. Eric Mendoza (bass guitar) and Skot King (lead guitar) came onboard and joined the family, giving the band a whole new attitude and wider arsenal of musical weapons to use. With a new lineup set in stone, the band went into the studio in early 2008 and came out with their new full length, full blown heavy metal statement, "A Call To Arms". The new record shows the bands' maturity and willingness to grow within their songwriting, yet fully retaining the power and hard edge that defines them.
With a new album out, Deflagration is launching a large effort to push and promote as well as gig wherever they can to try and bring this music to as many ears as possible. The band prides itself on its' members positive attitude, professionalism, and integrity. Often overlooked in the music business, these have proven to be some of their greatest assets. They take this job very seriously, but their main goal is to just give fans everywhere some heavy metal enjoyment to their ears. We hope ya dig it.
Deflagration
2009
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All I can say is Fucking WOW! Your compliment meant so much to us. I played your music for my husband and he said, yeah I know about those guys. They Fucking Rock. We grew up with metal and my husband used to be in a metal band that played gigs around portland. I am trying to grow my metal yell, but that is going to take some time! Keep Fuckin Rockin It Metal guys! Hey I was born in OH!
Hey Deflagration..looking forward to playing with you guys at the Whiskey August 1...Check it out guys..We are in a battle for 10k and the online voting starts on Friday..please Vote everyday until thursday at www.myspace.com/89ximwiththeband ..to help us win the big prize plus Recording time!
A young woman on a flight from Ireland asked the priest beside her,'Father, may I ask a favor?' 'Of course child. What can I do for you?' 'Well, I bought an expensive woman's electric hair dryer for my Mother's birthday that is unopened and well over the Customs limits, and I'm afraid they'll confiscate it. Is there any way you could carry it through Customs for me? Under your robes perhaps?' 'I would love to help you, dear, but I must warn you: I will not lie.' 'With your honest face, Father, no one will question you.' When they got to Customs, she let the priest go ahead of her. The official asked, 'Father, do you have anything to declare?' 'From the top of my head down to my waist, I have nothing to declare.' The official thought this answer strange, so he asked, 'And what do you have to declare from your waist to the floor?' 'I have a marvelous instrument designed to be used on a woman, but which is, to date, unused.' Roaring with laughter, the official said, 'Go ahead, Father. Next!' METAL ON!!!!!
A little note to remind you how much we appreciate your support. It means the world to us! Please check out our current schedule and try to make it out to rock out with us!
Friday, July 17th - Rock N Resort Festival - Canal Fulton, OH
Saturday, July 18th - Tequila Rocks - Huntington, WV
Saturday, August 15th - Jimmy's Bar & Grille - Mentor, OH
Saturday, August 29th - Knockouts - Parma, OH
Saturday, September 19th @ Peabodys in Cleveland, OH is our NEW CD LAUNCH SHOW!
More Dates including overseas USO Tour Dates...coming soon!
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