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Divine Burning Angels is a Melodic and Dark Heavy Metal band from New York Divine Burning Angels was created late into the summer of 2002 by guitarist/songwriter Phil Connors, percussion architect Darren Markoff and bassist Brett Grimm. During this period, the band displayed an aire of the Gothenburg metal style blended with the ferocity and outright rage of bands like Immortal and Death. Shortly thereafter, the band aquired singer Jerry Sanchez, whose voice was so raw that it seemed to emulate the sound of an individual gargling with a mouthful of glass. The onstage performances during this period were energetic; beginning with a powerful debut at Looney Tunes in Babylon and ending with a show at the former L'amours of Brooklyn, with many shows in between. These shows were brutal and relentlessly heavy. One demo was recorded with this lineup of the band. This disc was a two song EP, which was self produced for under $100. Brett Grimm left Divine Burning Angels in late 2003. Less than six months later, vocalist Jerry Sanchez departed DBA in order to pursue a successful career in the USMC. Bass player Brett Grimm was replaced by progressive metal influenced Keegan Monti-Kewley; who was also well versed in the exotic warr guitar. Vocalist Jerry Sanchez was replaced by Korotory Vocalist Ray Truhn who was previously auditioned for the part. Added to the lineup was classically educated virtuoso Marko Galic, whose delicate but intricate keyboard melodies were almost as fast as his furious but insightful guitar solos. The band continued to spread it's own variety of melodic heavy metal propaganda across New York and New Jersey well into the summer of 2005, until the band entered into a period of hiatus. At this stage, Bassist Keegan Monti-Kewley and Guitarist Marko Galic decided to leave the band in order to pursue other musical interests. One disc was recorded with this lineup of the band. This demo featured three songs; which you can listen to right now on this page.The band which now has been on hiatus for the better part of two years will always be remembered for this line up the chemistry between these players was magic. The future will determine what will happen for DBA but for now this page serves as a tribute to the magic of this line up

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Member Since: 5/6/2004
Band Members: Phil Connors - Rhythm Guitar Ray Truhn - Vocals Marko Galic - Lead Guitar/Keyboards Keegan Monti-Kewley - Bass/Warr Guitar Darren Markoff - Drums
Influences: Dissection, Death, Dark Tranquillity, In Flames, Opeth, Symphony X, Dream Theater, Emperor, Therion, Dimmu Borgir, Moonspell, Yngwie Malmsteen, Rainbow, Dio, Black Sabbath, Soilwork, Evergrey, Immortal, King Diamond, Nevermore, The Crown, Amon Amarth, Iced Earth, Rush, King Crimson, Yes
Sounds Like: Divine Burning Angels
Type of Label: None

My Blog

A word from Darren

Hey everyone, I just wanted to fill everyone on what's going on. I have turned this page in to more of a tribute to the five guys who recorded what has become the landmark recording for Divine Burning...
Posted by Divine Burning Angels on Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:03:00 PST

REWORKING PAGE

Whats up friends, We are currently revamping the page. New designs, and so forth. Keep posted on some incredible news very soon and look for the new relaunch Thanks again DBA...
Posted by Divine Burning Angels on Mon, 30 Oct 2006 07:48:00 PST

UPDATE 9/20

Hello Friends We have been working on material seperately and will begin to figure out what were gonna do this Friday when we get into the studio and rehearse. We are both very excited about this...
Posted by Divine Burning Angels on Tue, 20 Sep 2005 08:00:00 PST

UPDATE!!!!

Hey everyone, The fan reaction to the break up has been phenominal. me and phil were blown away by all the reactions to the break up which made us truly ponder our next musical move. We havent ...
Posted by Divine Burning Angels on Thu, 08 Sep 2005 09:03:00 PST

R.I.P Divine Burning Angels 2002-2005

The members of Divine Burning Angels have gone there seperate ways and founding members Phil Connors and Darren Markoff have decided to end the band after 3 years. It's been an amazing run but it's ti...
Posted by Divine Burning Angels on Mon, 15 Aug 2005 06:32:00 PST

NEW NEWS 7/20

Hey FriendsWe are back to work on new material, we have 5 or 6 songs that are written and ready to go 3 of which are being focused on right now. We are all working individually on our parts and within...
Posted by Divine Burning Angels on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

The Countdown Has Begun

As of July5th we will be back in full writing and rehearsal mode and full speed ahead on all band activities. We have all gotten our shit together and we are ready to destroy. The weekly posts will st...
Posted by Divine Burning Angels on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Very Long Overdue UPDATE!!!!!!

Hey friends Sorry for the delay we have all been real busy with different things and had put the band on the back burner. Now we are ready to begin again and we will be back really soon. Just be...
Posted by Divine Burning Angels on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Weekly Update . 11

Hey everyone, Things have been kinda hectic in DBA land, Marko moved from NJ to NYC and I'm moving outta my place and Phil has been toying with his car and we all have jobs and or school so we have...
Posted by Divine Burning Angels on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST

Weekly Update . 10

Hey everyone, We had a really great session the other day and came up with some great stuff, We have been taking our time and trying to make the very best music we can. And I got to tell you it sou...
Posted by Divine Burning Angels on Mon, 01 Jan 1900 12:00:00 PST