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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.

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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

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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.

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WICKED MARAYA is CURRENTLY in Pre-Production for a NEW WICKED MARAYA Release Scheduled for 2026.
4 Songs are completed, and the Band will be putting the finishing touches on all 10 in the next few months. 

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