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Detonator is an American heavy metal band that formed in 2004 in Wilmington, California. Founded when drummer Manuel Rodela met with his neighbor in a Wilmignton, Detonator original line-up consisted of Rodela Drums/Percussion, rhythm guitarist Juan Ceja lead guitarist Martin Diaz, and bassist Robert Rubio. Juan left the band in 2007 and was replaced by Alex Robles in later 2007.

Detonator's early releases included fast tempos, instrumentals, and aggressive musicianship that placed them as similiar to one of the "Big Four" of the thrash metal subgenre alongside Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax. The band earned a growing fan base in the underground music community and critical acclaim, with the 2008 release Age Of Chaos

Style and lyrical themes
Influenced by early heavy metal bands such as Metallica, Megadeth, and Testament and New Wave of British Heavy Metal bands such as Venom, Motörhead, Diamond Head, and Iron Maiden, Detonator's releases contained fast tempos. People felt Detonator expanded its compositional technique and range of expression to take on a more aggressive approach in following releases, and lyrics dealt with more destruction and socially conscious issues.[69] Lyrical themes explored on Fight for power included religious and military leaders, rage, insanity, power of other countries.[70]

Issues
Rodela and Ceja had personality conflicts, with Rodela later blaming the rivalry on the fact that "there was too much personality" in the band.[2] These tensions led to Ceja leaving the band. In early 2008 Martin Diaz left Detonator to focus on other career choices and the constant touring was starting to have a negative effect on him, his last show with them was on april 17, 2008 in Hollywood, Ca. Commenting on leaving the band, Diaz said "I have a lot of great memories and met a ton of great people along the way".

Band members

 * Robert "Cheerio" Rubio – lead vocals, Bass (2005–present)
 * Manuel "Big Lip" Rodela – drums, percussion (2003–present)
 * Alex Robles – lead guitar, backing vocals (2007–present)
 * ???? – Lead Guitar, backing vocals (2008-present)

Former members

 * Juan Ceja – Rhythm Guitar, backing vocals (2004-2007)
 * Martin Diaz – lead guitar, backing vocals (2005-2008)
 * Manuel Puentes – Lead Guitar (Exodus Show)

Discography

 * 2007: Age Of Chaos