Divinity Destroyed
| Company type | Independent band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1999 |
| Headquarters | Central New Jersey , United States |
| Products | Progressive metal music albums and EPs |
Divinity Destroyed was a progressive metal ensemble originating in 1999 and situated in central New Jersey. Their sound incorporated influences from Japanese traditional music, progressive rock, and compositions inspired by video game soundtracks.
Throughout their career, the band independently issued multiple albums and supported internationally recognized groups such as the Misfits, Overkill, Balzac, and Cradle of Filth. In the summer of 2005, they triumphed in a "battle of the bands" competition organized by WRAT 95.9 FM, securing an opening performance at the PNC Bank Arts Center during Gigantour 2005, sharing billing with Megadeth, Fear Factory, and Dillinger Escape Plan. Their 2003 release Eden In Ashes received national distribution and was reissued by Screaming Ferret Wreckords in early 2005.
The group garnered positive attention in prominent music magazines such as Metal Maniacs, Unrestrained!, Aquarian, along with two featured articles in Billboard magazine.
A benefit concert planned for May 19, 2006, aimed at supporting cerebral palsy and the Sunshine Foundation, was canceled by event coordinators due to apprehensions regarding the band's name and website content. Both the band and organizers sought to have the event rescheduled.
On July 30, 2007, their 2005 EP The Plague was released digitally on iTunes. Subsequently, on October 16 of that year, they launched another EP entitled Death or Glory, recorded at Entrolab studio in Manchester, NJ.
In March 2008, drummer Dan Leonard parted ways with the band; Joe Grinnelli officially joined as drummer in January 2009. Divinity Destroyed frequently shared stages with acts like Laptop Rockers and End of an Era.
On November 18 (year not specified), the band announced a final performance originally set for December 19 featuring Dan Leonard returning on drums. Due to inclement weather delays, the farewell concert was postponed and ultimately held on May 22, 2010.
In November 2013, hints of new material appeared on their Facebook page. The album Nova was subsequently released in December 2013.
Discography
- Four-song demo (2000) (independent)
- Nocturnal Dawn (2000) (independent)
- Divinity Destroyed (EP) (2003) (independent)
- Eden in Ashes (2003) (independent) / (2005) (Screaming Ferret/Escapi)
- The Plague (EP) (2005)
- Death or Glory (EP) (2007)
- Nova (2013)