2026 WICKED MARAYA - EPK
FALCO - Vocals
John Iadevaio - Bass
Michael Iadevaio - Guitar
Daniel Malsch - Guitar
Rob Liano - Drums
Formed in 1983, New York’s WICKED MARAYA enjoyed success during the 90’s releasing 3 CD’s – The highly successful debut CD ‘CYCLES’, ‘No Hope For Humanity..?’ and ‘COUNTERCULTURE’. The Band toured the US and Europe as Headliners and also as support for some of the biggest names in the metal world: Metal Church, Dee Snider, Yngwie Malmsteen, Ratt, Dokken, & Skyclad.
In 2016, WICKED MARAYA signed with MASSACRE Records for the release of the 1991 true debut recording ‘Lifetime In Hell’. 2 new songs were recorded, Fall From Grace and Suicidal Dawn, as well as a video for Suicidal Dawn. Radio, Press and Fan support was overwhelming, and even though some time had passed, WICKED MARAYA realized they still had an impact in the music scene.
In early 2023, the time was right to continue the Story, and FALCO, John & Michael Iadevaio began the writing sessions for the new Project. Pre-Production and initial recording was done in NY @ Front Row Recording, with Bassist John Iadevaio Producing & Engineering. Final recording was done in PA @ Soundmine Recording with Guitarist and Grammy Award Nominated Daniel Malsch (Ghost, Gojira, DORO, Avenged Sevenfold) handling the Mixing.
The result was CHAPTERS -
A sonic experience with moody, emotional layers, heavy grooves, big melodic vocals and thought-provoking lyrics.
Released on MASSACRE Records, the EP received rave REVIEWS
Chapter V was the 3rd Most Downloaded Song by Radio Programmers on the All Access Downloads Rock Chart,
and reached #2 on #NACC Top 30 Heavy Charts & #10 on Metal Contraband Top 50 Metal Chart
WICKED MARAYA returned to the Stage for the first time in 25 Years with 2 South Florida runs, both as a Headliner as well as support for Anthrax's Joey Belladona.
WICKED MARAYA is CURRENTLY in Pre-Production for a NEW WICKED MARAYA Release Scheduled for 2026.
4 Songs are written and demoed and the Band will be putting the finishing touches on all 10 in the next few months.
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Produced & Engineered By: John Iadevaio @ Front Row Recording / Valley Stream, NY
Mixed By: Daniel Malsch @ Soundmine Recording / East Stroudsburg, PA
Chapter V
Video Cinematography, Direction & Concept:
Tom J. Flynn
(Lamb Of God, Buckcherry, Body Count, All That Remains, Psycho Hill)
WICKED MARAYA's Single - Chapter V - Hit #2 On NACC Top 30 Heavy Chart 01/09/2024
03/01/2024!!!
WICKED MARAYA Returned To The LIVE Stage After 25 Years To A
Great Crowd @ The Rock Capital Of Pompano Beach, FL - Piper's Pub