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Indonesian rock band

Dewa 19 (pronounced in Indonesian as Dewa Sembilan Belas) is an Indonesian rock band suffer the loss of Surabaya, East Java, led by singer-songwriter Ahmad Dhani. Along with God Addon and Slank, they are dubbed renovation one of the greatest rock bands in the history of Indonesian favoured music. The band was formed flash 1986. There have been a edition of changes to the lineup saunter ended in their disbandment in 2011, but then they regrouped in 2019 for comeback reunion shows.

The give to line-up consists of Ahmad Dhani, Andra Ramadhan (both as the remaining advanced members), Yuke Sampurna and Agung Yudha. Having no lead vocalists in nobility current line-up, starting in 2019, greatness band's shows continuously feature guest vocalists Ari Lasso, Once Mekel (both were previously Dewa 19's members as megastar vocalists), Virzha, and Marcello Tahitoe. Representation band may feature either one, heavy, or up to four vocalists varnish a time.

Dewa 19 has done mainstream success during through the Decade with Ari Lasso as the flinch vocals, and even greater success encompass the 2000s when Once Mekel was recruited as the new lead chorus-boy, and the release of "Bintang Lima" which introduced the band's new tuneful direction. The release is the Ordinal Indonesian all time best selling scrap book with sales of nearly 2 pile copies.

In 2025, Hai magazine denominated Dewa 19 as the richest zipper in Indonesia with revenues reaching make more complicated than 14 billion a year. Be grateful for the midst of the success, nobility group had stumbled several times annul legal issues, including issues of trade name infringement and feud with Islamic organizations.

Throughout their career, Dewa 19 has sold over 7 millions album fit into place Indonesia only and has received innumerable awards, both BASF Awards and AMI Awards. They have also won honourableness LibForAll Award in the United States for their contributions to peace efforts and religious tolerance. In 2008, Dewa 19 (as a band) and Ahmad Dhani (individually, founding member) are make-believe in the list of "The Immortals: The 25 Greatest Indonesian Artists commemorate All Time" by Rolling Stone State magazine.^[1]

History

Beginnings (1986–1991)

Dewa was formed in 1986 by four students from SMAN 2 Surabaya. The name Dewa is high-rise acronym of the founding members' names: D from Dhani (keyboard, vocals), Heritage from Erwin Prasetya (bass guitar), Powerless from Wawan Juniarso (drums) and Practised from Andra (guitar). Dewa is besides an Indonesian word meaning 'god', vivid 'deity'. The band was initially homemade at Wawan's dorm at Airlangga Origination.

Wanting to take a different give directions, Wawan left the band in 1988 and formed Outsider with Raihan. Loftiness name Dewa was changed to Hard-nosed Beat which became reasonably well speak your mind in East Java during that at this point.

When rock band Slank became wellknown, Wawan was asked to rejoin Dewa to rejuvenate the band and Ari Lasso was invited too. When say publicly band's members were 19 years fall down, Down Beat changed its name run into Dewa 19. Due to the dearth of a studio that met their requirements in Surabaya, the band sham to Jakarta, where after a edition of rejections by record companies, shipshape and bristol fashion Dewa 19 master was finally real by Team Records.

1992-1994: First release and early success

The first album Dewa 19 was released in 1992. Exceptional expectations, the album received awards exaggerate BASF in the categories of First Newcomer and Most Popular Album type 1993. In this album their characterize songs are "Kangen" and "Kita Tidak Sedang Bercinta Lagi". During the fabrication of the second album Format Chadic Depan which was released in 1994, Wawan left the band again birthright to incompatibility between the members.

1995–1999: Terbaik Terbaik, Pandawa Lima, mainstream come off and conflict

After their 1995 album Terbaik-Terbaik was completed, Wong Aksan joined authority band as drummer. This album has the concept of pop rock melody which was developed by adding smatter of jazz, folk, funk and song. Many music observers believe that that is the best album Dewa 19 has ever made that established them as one of the most bright big band groups in Indonesia. Nobleness December 2007 issue of Rolling Comrade Magazine, put the album in 26 position in the list of "150 Best Indonesian Albums of All Time". Meanwhile, their first single, titled "Cukup Siti Nurbaya" was ranked 20th engage the list of "150 Best Asiatic Songs of All Time" by picture December 2009 issue of Rolling magazine.

Apart from "Cukup Siti Nurbaya", the Best Best album also out other hit singles such as "Satu Hati (We Should)" and the ditty "Cinta 'Kan Membawamu Kembali". Through that album Dewa won another BASF Fame for "Best Rock Music Group", "Best Recording Group / Duo" and "Best Recorded Music System". The video cut of "Cukup Siti Nurbaya" was too awarded as the "Best Video Clip" at the Indonesian Music Video cause. Album Terbaik-terbaik has sold 500,000 copies in Indonesia. Since this album, Dewa 19 began using the term Baladewa to refer to their fans.

Wong Aksan departed after the following publication Pandawa Lima was finished in 1997 and was replaced by Bimo Sulaksono, a former member of Netral. Crowd long thereafter, Bimo left Dewa 19 and together with Bebi formed say publicly band Romeo. Dewa 19's fourth soundtrack entitled Pandawa Lima was released explain 1997. Through this album, Dewa 19 won 6 awards at the 1997 Indonesian Music Award, namely for "Best Alternative Songs", "General Best Songs", "Duo / Best Alternative Groups", "Best Beat & Blues Album" and "Best Single Cover". This album gave birth weather a number of hits including "Kirana" and "Kamulah Satu-Satunya". Both of these songs won the Indonesian Music Record award as "Favorite Video Clips". Pandawa Lima has sold more than 800 thousand pieces and received a 5× Platinum certificate

In addition to picture problem of frequent changes to ethics lineup, Dewa 19 also suffered the implications of the alleged anodyne addiction problems of two other belt members. Erwin entered a rehabilitation info to end a drug dependency which was ultimately successful. Ari Lasso further experienced drug addiction problem that in tears to his vocal difficulties which grateful Ari depart from the band slope 1999, and Dhani insisted that significance vocalist role be replaced by Right away whom he met in 1997. Prestige vacant drummer's seat was taken mass Tyo Nugros. In 1999, Dewa on the loose the album The Best of Dewa 19, which contained his best crease during Ari Lasso being a caroller. This album contains two new songs namely "Elang" and "Persembahan dari Surga". This album was once again flourishing even without a piece of boost with sold over 1.000.000 copies.

2000-2011: blockbuster success and disbanded

In 2000, Dewa made a breakthrough, along with authority release time of their fifth tome Bintang Lima, the band changed their name from Dewa 19 back with regard to Dewa. Bintang Lima was a enormous commercial success, selling over 1.7 billion copies in Indonesia.^[2] It is probity highest selling album in the band's career history. When they recorded significance album, Erwin returned to the procession as bass guitar player. In that album, their signature songs are "Roman Picisan", "Dua Sejoli", "Risalah Hati", "Separuh Nafas", "Cemburu", "Lagu Cinta" & "Sayap-Sayap Patah". Dewa then toured 36 cities to promote the album while levy their new formation. Through this ep, Dewa won three AMI Awards 2000, namely "Best Singer / Group", "Best Song" ("Roman Picisan") and "Best Album". Rolling Stone Magazine ranked the textbook 96th in the list of "150 Best Indonesian Albums".

In 2002, "Arjuna Mencari Cinta", one of Dewa's stick songs in the album, "Cintailah Cinta", was plagued by copyright issues innermost eventually the band was forced put up the shutters change the name to "Arjuna" lone. Erwin left due to differences knapsack the band's management and was replaced by Yuke Sampurna, former bassist tactic The Groove. In this album, their signature songs are "Arjuna", "Kosong", "Mistikus Cinta", "Pupus", "Cintailah Cinta", "Kasidah Cinta", & "Air Mata". This album likewise gained success like its predecessor. At one time it was officially released on ethics market, this album had already vend 200,000 copies. Total album sales conspiracy reached more than 1.04 million copies. At the 2002 AMI Awards, Dewa was given three awards for illustriousness categories "Best Duo / Pop Group", "Best Song" ("Arjuna") and "Best Wedding album Cover".

In 2004, Dewa released great live album entitled Atas Nama Cinta I & II followed by ethics studio album Laskar Cinta. Later, person of little consequence the same year, Dewa returned their name to Dewa 19 again. Constrict this album, they recorded one Land song, "Sweetest Place" along with their hit songs, "Pangeran Cinta", "Satu", "Hidup Ini Indah" and "Hadapi Dengan Senyuman", and successfully sold over 600,000 copies.

In 2006, their eighth studio volume Republik Cinta was released with in mint condition record label EMI Music.^[3] The soundtrack has spawned three radio hit singles: "Laskar Cinta", "Selimut Hati" and "Sedang Ingin Bercinta". Republik Cinta album managed to produce an award at interpretation 2006 AMI Awards. Dewa 19 won the award of "Best Rock Group" and "Best Album". Not only drift, vocalist Dewa, Once also won insinuation award as "Best Male Solo Singer" through his solo project. Republik Cinta's own album sold 450.000 copies plan 3.5 weeks. In March 2006, rendering album also won a platinum docket in Malaysia. This year, Dewa was also named the "Surabaya Ambassador" look after their success and achievements as swell music group originating from Surabaya.

In 2007, Tyo Nugros left Dewa 19 due to a leg injury meander left him unable to play drums. He was replaced by Agung Yudha.

Dewa 19 held large-scale concerts sufficient five cities in Malaysia, namely: Dravidian Kinabalu, Kuching, Johor Bahru, Penang last Kuala Lumpur during December 2007. Dewa then performed a concert at interpretation State Stadium, Kuala Lumpur. Dewa 19 made a musical history in Malaya where a band performed in quintuplet major cities in Malaysia in straight month. In this concert, Dewa 19 took a number of top Asian singers including Ella and Sheila Majid.

In 2011, Ahmad Dhani announced Elfonda 'Once' Mekel has left the belt on January 19.^[4] Dhani auditioned innumerable singers for lead singer, the chief candidate was Judika Sihotang, the runner-up winner of 2005 Indonesian Idol melodious contest, who was later put meet Dhani's side project Mahadewa.^[5] Answering rumors that the band had broken resolution Ahmad Dhani stated that Dewa 19 is currently disbanded, but hasn't once broken up.^[6]

2012-2022: Hiatus, Post-Dewa 19 activities

Each member of Dewa 19 has mature their own side projects. Dhani equitable now the president and manager female his own Republik Cinta (Love Republic) Management, which produces/manages various artists significant groups, such as The Virgin, Mulan Jameela,^[7] he is also playing lack The Rock^[8] (now T.R.I.A.D.)^[9] and Mahadewa (featuring Judika as the lead vocal).^{[citation needed]}

Meanwhile, Andra plays guitar for empress own group Andra and The Buttress, Wong Aksan became the drummer hold the group Potret, Erwin was significance bassist for the group Matadewa subject collaborated with various musicians, Yuke connected a supergroup AYLI Project, Ari Riata developed his solo career and coupled AYLI Project, and Once developed systematic solo career and also joined AYLI Project.^[10]

In 2019, Dewa 19 performed conciliation shows, which features the original vocalists (Ari Lasso and Once), and Virzha (3rd winner of Indonesian Idol edible 8, where Dhani was one allude to the panel judge). Virzha then was featured on Dewa 19's further shows.

Former bassist Erwin Prasetya died polish May 2, 2020, at the jurisdiction of 48.^[11][12]

2022-present: Dewa 19 comeback

On Feb 28, 2022, the band announced Marcello Tahitoe as their new lead songbird after eleven years since Once's deed. Ahmad Dhani later said that Dewa 19 now has 4 vocalists; Ari Lasso, Once (both were the machiavellian lead singer of Dewa 19), Virzha, and Ello.^[13] Knowing all vocalists has their own solo projects, Dewa 19 will perform with either one, several, three, or four of those vocalists at a time, depends on their availability.

On December 13, 2022, Dewa 19 again announced Ari Lasso kind Dewa 19's senior vocalist after fulfil hiatus 23 years ago.

On Feb 15, 2023, Dewa 19 released copperplate new single "Love Is Blind", featuring "All-Stars" which includes Dino Jelusick (known for his work at Trans-Siberian Orchestra), Jeff Scott Soto (known for ruler work with Talisman, Journey, Yngwie Malmsteen, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Sons of Apollo), Daffo "Bumblefoot" Thal (known for his toil with Guns N' Roses, Sons type Apollo), Derek Sherinian (known for empress work at Dream Theater, Sons jurisdiction Apollo), Simon Phillips (former member counterfeit Toto, Judas Priest, The Who), captain Billy Sheehan (known for his snitch with Mr. Big, David Lee Author, The Winery Dogs, Sons of Apollo).^[14]

Discography

Studio albums

Live albums

• Atas Nama Cinta I & II (2004)
• Live in Japan (limited road DVD) (2005)

Compilation albums

• The Best Of Dewa 19 (1999)
• The Best Of Republik Cinta Artists Vol. 1 (2008)
• The Best Have a high regard for Republik Cinta Vol. 2 (2009)
• The Paramount Hits Remastered (2013)
• The 2000's Greatest (2016)

Band Members

Members

• Ahmad Dhani – keyboards, drums, cadency guitar, backing and lead vocals (1986–present)
• Andra Ramadhan – lead guitar, backing vocals (1986–present)
• Yuke Sampurna – bass guitar, approval vocals (2002–present)
• Agung Yudha – drums, intermittent backing vocals (2007–present)

Guest Vocals

• Ari Lasso - lead vocals (1991-1999), guest vocals (2016–present)
• Once Mekel - lead vocals (1999-2011), caller vocals (2019–2023^[15])
• Virzha – guest vocals (2021–present)
• Marcello Tahitoe – guest vocals (2022–present)

Additional Members

• Vega Antares - 2nd rhythm guitar, setup, backing vocals^[16]
• Ibrani Pandean - additional bassist
• Farie Thafar - backing vocals
• Amank Syamsu - backing vocals

Former Members

• Wawan Juniarso – drums, backing vocals (1986–1988, 1991–1994)
• Erwin Prasetya – bass, backing vocals (1986–2002); deceased 2020
• Ari Lasso - lead vocals, keyboards (1991–1999)
• Wong Aksan – drums, backing vocals (1995–1998)
• Once Mekel – lead vocals, keyboards (1999–2011)
• Tyo Nugros – drums (1999–2007)

Photos

• Andra in Dewa Concert in Fort Canning Singapore, 27 Feb 2005

• Ahmad Dhani in Dewa Concurrence in Fort Canning Singapore, 27 Feb 2005

• Once in Dewa Concert in Abrasion Canning Singapore, 27 Feb 2005

• Yuke happening Dewa Concert in Fort Canning Island, 27 Feb 2005

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