Deus Invictus (band)

Deus Invictus
Origin	Atlanta, Georgia
Genres	Progressive Metal, Death Metal
Years active	2005–present
Labels	Bombworks Records
Associated acts	The Chariot (band)
Website	Official site
Members
Nicholas Shacklette Bradley Wood Jeff Carter Jay Sexton
Past members
Jeff Watt, Josh Kosko, David Hopper, Damien Chason, Randy Searcy, Matthew Lee, Joseph Calleiro
Notable instruments
Guitar, drums, vocals, bass

Deus Invictus is a progressive death/doom metal band from Atlanta, Georgia, started in 2005 by ex-drummer of The Chariot, Jeff Carter. The band's current line-up consists of Nicholas Shacklette ( Guitar/Vocals), Bradley Wood (Bass), Jeff Carter (Drums/Vocals), and Jay Sexton (Guitar/Vocals). The band signed to Bombworks Records, an indie metal label based out of Seattle, Washington, in 2007.

History

After touring and recording with now widely recognized hardcore/metalcore band, The Chariot, drummer Jeff Carter mutually agreed to part ways due to a conflict in stylistic preferences in music. Having been fond of death/progressive metal growing up, it was his concern to start something up in the veins of such bands he admired. He soon got in touch with friend and vocalist David Hopper, in winter of 2005 who was also looking to begin work with such a band. After putting out a call to find others in the greater Atlanta area wanting to play progressive/melodic metal, guitarists Jay Sexton and Damien Chason were introduced into the Deus Invictus.

By mid 2005, Deus Invictus began playing shows all around the southeast with such bands as The Faceless, Dragonforce, My Children My Bride, With Blood Comes Cleansing, and Arsis to name a few. It was not long that the momentum which had built up was nearly shattered by a series of critical lineup changes, which coincidentally, changed both the scope and professionalism of the band.

It was then that guitarist Damien Chason parted ways with the band due to financial constraints, but on good terms. Bassist Matthew Lee was replaced with Illinois native, Jeff Watt. Who in turn, was replaced by Randall Searcy. Randy played a few shows with Deus Invictus, but also ran into conflicts that couldn't be resolved unless ways were parted with the band. Deus continued to play shows bassistless until receiving a phone call from bassist Brad Wood, who would complete the band from 2008–present.

The group had taken more than a year off to write their debut album, Staged in Awaiting, starting at the beginning of 2008. By 2009, Deus Invictus was set to record with locally renowned engineer Charles Clifton of Redroom 104 studios, Marietta, GA. (known for recording Atlanta indie rock band, The Glass Ocean)

After completion of engineering, it was then decided to send the recording down for mixing/mastering to well-known death metal frontman Erik Rutan's (Hate Eternal/Morbid Angel) Mana Recording Studios, St. Petersburg, FL. The album was officially released in September 2010 worldwide and to rave reviews. It was made available on many popular online merchant websites, including Nuclear Blast America, Relapse Records Online, CDBaby, ITUNES, etc. Many people have commented on Deus Invictus' somewhat "newer" and more "cohesive" sound together and as a band abroad in the progressive death metal spectrum.

Deus Invictus is now poised to resume shows at the beginning of 2011 in support of their debut album, "Staged in Awaiting".

Discography

2007: "Cornerstone 2007 Day of Metal Sampler" (Bombworks Records)
2007: "Gehenna" Demo/4 songs
2010: "Staged in Awaiting" (Bombworks Records)

Past and Present Members

David Hopper (Vocals; 2005–2006)
Jay Sexton (Guitar/Vocals; 2005–present)
Jeff Watt (Bass; 2006–2007)
Matthew Lee (Bass; 2005–2006)
Josh Kosko (Bass; 2005)
Randall Searcy (Bass; 2006–2007)
Jeff Carter (Drums/Vocals; 2005–present)
Joseph Calleiro (Vocals; 2007–2008)
Damien Chason (Guitar; 2005–2006)
Bradley Wood (Bass; 2008–present)
Nicholas Shacklette (Guitar/Vocals; 2006–present)

References

External links

• Deus Invictus (band) on Myspace
• Bombworks Records