DVSR (Designed Via Strength & Respect) are an Australian rap metal band from Sydney. They were formed in November 2013, and released their debut studio album D.V.S.R. in November 2015.

History

On 24 November 2013, DVSR, then under the name Devastator, was announced and simultaneously released their music video for their single "Unconscious". The single was met with generally positive reviews, and they were noted for their unusual amalgamation of rap and djent.

In November 2015, the band announced that they were changing their name from Devastator to DVSR to coincide with their upcoming album of the same name. This was due to there already being other bands with the name Devastator, so to avoid confusion when searching online they turned the original name into an acronym; DVSR stands for "Designed Via Strength & Respect". Later that month, they released their debut self-titled album, D.V.S.R..

Members

Current

  • Matthew You – vocals/rapping (2013–present)
  • Andrew Stevens – guitars (2013–present)
  • Julian Ellul – bass (2016–present)
  • Matthew Nekić – drums (2013–present)

Past

  • Adrian Tate – bass, backing vocals (2013–2016)
  • Alessandro Sabato – guitars (2013–2016)

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums
YearAlbum details
2015D.V.S.R. Released: 23 November 2015 Label: Self released Formats: CD, digital download
2020West Technique Released: 7 August 2020 Label: Self released Formats: CD, digital download

Extended plays

Extended plays
YearAlbum details
2017Therapy Released: 20 November 2017 Label: Self released Formats: CD, digital download

Singles

YearSongAlbum
2013"Unconscious"D.V.S.R.
2014"The Forked Tongue"
2014"Life and Death"
2015"Shutdown..."
2016"Bad Company"
2017"Slave to the Beat"Therapy EP
2018"Ready for War"
2020"Off Tap"West Technique
2020"Bloodlust (feat. CJ McMahon)"

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