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Deliverance (metal band)

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Deliverance
Company typeBand
IndustryMusic
Founded1985 in Los Angeles, United States
FounderJimmy P. Brown II
Headquarters
Los Angeles
,
United States
ProductsMusic albums

Deliverance is a Christian metal band from the United States, widely acknowledged as a trailblazer in the Christian thrash metal genre. Established in 1985 by Jimmy P. Brown II, the group's sole continuous member, Deliverance initially focused on thrash and speed metal before gradually integrating elements of progressive metal and alternative rock.

Origins and initial releases (1985–1992)

The band originated in Los Angeles in 1985 under the leadership of Jimmy P. Brown II. Their first album, Deliverance, was released in 1989, followed by Weapons of Our Warfare (1990), What a Joke (1991), and Stay of Execution (1992). These early works showcased classic thrash and speed metal styles, cementing Deliverance’s status as pioneers within Christian thrash metal. Their debut drew favorable comparisons to Metallica, often interpreted as commendation. The album Weapons of Our Warfare is frequently regarded as their pinnacle, with the title track’s music video receiving significant MTV rotation and praise from Metallica’s Lars Ulrich. With the release of Stay of Execution, the band began transitioning toward progressive and alternative metal to reflect shifting musical trends.

Further albums and initial disbandment (1992–1996)

The musical transformation initiated with Stay of Execution continued through their next three albums: Learn (1993), River of Disturbance (1994), and Camelot in Smithereens (1995). The earlier Metallica parallels gave way to comparisons with Queensrÿche. Notably, River of Disturbance marked a clear shift toward alternative rock, which at the time was more commercially successful than metal, featuring a rap rock collaboration with hip-hop collective 12th Tribe. Following the release of Camelot in Smithereens, the band ceased operations.

Reunion, second breakup, and subsequent return (2001–2010)

Deliverance reunited in 2001 to produce Assimilation, but disbanded once again shortly thereafter. By 2006, the lineup consisted of Jimmy P. Brown II, Mike Phillips, Corin Jae Scott, Tim Kronyak, and Mike Reed. Their seventh studio effort, As Above - So Below, was released on April 24, 2007. In 2010, Deliverance performed at NordicFest without Jimmy P. Brown II’s participation.

Final breakup and renewed activity (2011–present)

On May 20, 2011, Mike Phillips announced what was intended to be Deliverance’s final concert scheduled for August that year. Nevertheless, by July 2012 the band had regrouped to work on their tenth studio album, Hear What I Say!, which came out on September 3, 2013 via Roxx Records and was initially promoted as their concluding record. Jimmy Brown later suggested it probably would not be their last release.

Contradicting earlier declarations, Brown revealed plans for new material slated for 2016. This lineup included former guitarist George Ochoa, drummer Jim Chaffin, and bassist Victor Máciás. They performed at Exodo Fest in Mexico alongside Silent Planet and Grave Robber. In 2017, Roxx reissued their self-titled debut on vinyl while Bombworks Records re-released Weapons of Our Warfare. That year also saw Glenn Rogers return on guitar as Ochoa departed; Greg Minier from The Crucified contributed guitar solos for the forthcoming album.

On September 28, 2017, Deliverance signed with Roxx Records and 3 Frogz Records to launch their eleventh studio album, The Subversive Kind, planned for early 2018. The lead single "The Black Hand" premiered on October 28 accompanied by a lyric video. On February 20, 2020, Manny Morales replaced Victor Macias as bassist.

By early 2024, Deliverance had reunited bassist Manny Morales with guitarist George Ochoa and added Phil Borrero on drums. The band is currently working on a new studio project tentatively named Twelve.

Discography

Studio albums

  • Deliverance (1989, released by Intense Records)
  • Weapons of Our Warfare (1990, Intense Records)
  • What a Joke (1991, Intense Records)
  • Stay of Execution (1992, Intense Records)
  • Learn (1993, Intense Records)
  • River Disturbance (1994, Brainstorm Artists, Intl)
  • Camelot in Smithereens (1995, Intense Records)
  • Assimilation (2001, Indie Dream Records)
  • As Above - So Below (2007, Retroactive Records)
  • Hear What I Say! (2013, Roxx Records)
  • The Subversive Kind (2018, Roxx Records)
  • Camelot in Smithereens Deluxe ReDux (2022, Retroactive)

Additional albums

  • Intense Records Presents: Recorded Live, Vol. 1 (1992, Intense Records)
  • Compilation: A Decade of Deliverance (1994, Intense Records)
  • Compilation: Back In the Day: The First Four Years (2000, Magdalene Records), reissued as The First Four Years in 2007
  • Compilation: Greetings of Death, etc. (2001, Magdalene Records; re-released 2007 by Retroactive Records)
  • Live at Cornerstone 2001 (2001, Magdalene Records)

Other contributions

Members

Current lineup
Name Role Tenure
Jimmy P. Brown II lead vocals, rhythm guitar, keyboards 1985–1996, 2001–2002, 2006–2011, 2012–present
George Ochoa lead guitar 1990–1991, 2014–2017, 2024–present
Brian Khairullah bass guitar 1985–1990, 1992–1993, 2000–2001, 2024–present
Jim Chaffin drums 1990–1991, 2014–2024, 2024–present
Past members
Name Role Tenure
Alan Bostwick bass guitar 1985
Rick Hawksinger guitar 1985
Larry Farkas lead guitar 1985–1987
Mike Banash lead guitar 1987
Jonathan Maddux lead guitar and keyboards 1993–1995
Matt Winslow lead guitar 1995
Marcus N. Colon lead guitar 1987; 1995–1996
Lael Clark lead guitar 2001–2002
Mike Phillips lead guitar 1991–1993; 2006–2014
Manny Morales bass guitar 1985; 1993–1997; 2001–2002; 2012–2014; 2020–2024
Mike Grato bass guitar 1991–1992
Tim Kronyak bass guitar 2006–2011
Victor Macias bass guitar 2014–2020
Chris Hyde

(deceased 2015)

drums

1985–1990

John Gonzales drums 1991
Kevin Lee drums 1991–1993; 2006
Jeff Mason drums 1995–1996
Mike Reed drums 2007–2011
Timeline

Additional reading

External links

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