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Death Vomit is a Death Metal band from Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Composing of Sofyan Hadi (vocals/guitar), Roy Agus (drums), and Oki Haribowo (vocals/bass) have existed as a prevailing force within the Indonesian metal scene for quite some time, and since their formation in 1995 they have well and truly made a hefty mark on the Indonesian death metal scene. From the beginning, Death Vomit have proved to be moguls of all that is macabre and have devoted themselves to many a bloodcurdling, annihilating live performance across Indonesia. With their brutal, unyielding assault on the tour circuit, Death Vomit leave nothing to the imagination. Apart from their ferocious approach to live performance, they have also succeeded in releasing two diabolically spine-chilling albums. Their first album, 'Eternally Deprecated', was released in November 1999 under their own independent label Demented Mind Records, selling over 1000 copies of the album – a considerable achievement for any small underground Indonesian metal music label at this time. 'Eternally Deprecated' was later re-released under the larger record label Extreme Souls Production, which saw an explosion of album sales and sealed Death Vomit's fate as the most brutally dominating death metal band to ever grace the isles of Indonesia.

On April 15th 2000, the band suffered a massive set back and time of deep sorrow when lead singer Agung passed away. In light of the turmoil and tribulations that now lay ahead, Death Vomit remained true to themselves, and guitarist Sofyan Hadi stepped up to the plate, taking on the role of guitarist and vocalist. For DEATH VOMIT, the tragic, untimely death of Agung was the point of no return, and the band came back fighting with fists of fury, devouring all seeds of doubt with the release of their second album 'The Prophecy' (2006). Despite the considerable time lapse between albums and the turbulent times endured, Death Vomit held firm and remained loyal to their style, displaying nothing but (un)virtuous, arrant death metal. Both 'Eternally Deprecated' and 'The Prophecy' are demonstrative of Death Vomit's sheer musical ferocity and cutthroat savagery, as well as their unfaulting commitment to the grinding, formidable intensity that is death metal.

At the top of their achievements, and a homage to their overwhelmingly fiendish and pulverizing on-stage effulgence, Death Vomit can lay claim to being the first Indonesian metal band to release a live DVD. In June 2008 they executed a slaughtering, hatchet job of a performance that was captured on film and release as the DVD entitled 'Flames of Hate', and has been labeled as one of the best live performances in Indonesia to be captured on DVD. The ruthless carnage that is captured on 'Flames of Hate' is reflective of the same rancor that is consistently delivered by Death Vomit both on stage and in the studio.

When pondering the Indonesian death metal scene, Death Vomit, as a band that has indubitably forged themselves as one of the most intense death metal bands in their country, cannot be bypassed. Death Vomit are infallible devotees to the merciless and insubordinate barbarity that is death metal. And just when you thought your brain had been pulverized beyond functionality, then along comes the onslaught of Death Vomit's much anticipated up-coming album, promising to be just as, if not more, savage and tyrannical as ever. The album is due for worldwide release to coincide with their Australian and national tour under Xenophobic Records.

While myriads of bands come and go, fading into the obscurity, it is only the mighty that will survive within the world of Metal. But then, only once in a very long while, will come a band who do not just merely survive, but who unleash a maelstrom of sheer destruction upon the earth. For 15 years, Death Vomit has been that band. Since their emergence over a decade ago Death Vomit have tyrannized the Indonesian metal scene, hammering out their brutality for all to behold. And now, due to overwhelming demand, and in all of it’s glory, Death Vomit are re-releasing their highly acclaimed ‘Flames of Hate’ DVD and ‘The Prophecy’ CD double feature Australian edition, complete with new artwork, more gruesome than before, which does justice to the abhorrent savagery of this Metal masterpiece. This DVD captures Death Vomit’s most punishing performance live on camera, and is a must have addition to any true brutal Death Metal enthusiasts collection. With live footage of songs including ‘Anthem to Hate’, ‘GBM’ (God Betray Me), and their cover of Slayers ‘Criminally Insane’, which they perform with unprecedented excellence, Death Vomit are easily recognizable as one of the best performing acts within the metal scene worldwide.

History
Death Vomit was formed in 1995 in Yogyakarta, Indonesia by Dede Suhita. After self released a few demo including Spirit of Blasphemy 1998, few years later they changed line-up, with Dwi Wulan Agung (vocals), Sofyan Hadi (guitars), Aryuda (bass) and Roy Agus (drum), together they entered studio. Death Vomit debut album was Eternally Deprecated. The album was released in November 1999 under their own independent label Demented Mind Records, selling over 1000 copies of the album and a considerable achievement for any small underground Indonesian metal music label at that time.

On April 15th 2000, lead singer Agung passed away. In light of the turmoil and tribulations that now lay ahead, Death Vomit remained true to themselves, and guitarist Sofyan Hadi stepped up to the plate, taking on the role of guitarist and vocalist. And two years after, Aryuda left the band. In 2002 the band recruited bassist and vocalist Oki Haribowo and came back fighting with fists of fury, devouring all seeds of doubt with the release of their second album 'The Prophecy' (2006) under Rottrevore Records.

In 2008 under Rottrevore records, they produced a live DVD Flames of Hate that held in Yogyakarta which was released in 2009. Following this released, they played on stage with Behemoth and Psycroptic. Death Vomit also performed in some international events such as Australian tour 2010 and Malaysia 2013, which is took them to be known in Australia and Malaysia. A year later they entered studio for a new album called Forging A Legacy and released it in 2014 under Armstrech Records. This album is featuring Dennis Munoz of Soltice, filling lead guitar on the song Decadence of Life.

Discography
Eternally Deprecated (1999)

The Prophecy (2006)

Flames of Hate DVD (2009)

Forging a Legacy (2014)