Diatheke

ourney for the listener, filled with a variety of stylistic and textural surprises. Diatheke is a Greek term for "covenant,” which summarizes the primary dynamic of the relationship between man and God. In the summer of 2017, John along with Mike Osborn (drums/vocals) and Mark Putman (bass/vocals) went into the studio (Native Darkness Productions out of McKinney, TX) to track their debut single titled "Bereavement," which clocked in at about 8 and a half minutes. A few live performances followed in the spring of 2018 but, shortly after, the trio decided to put things on hold due to personal differences and preferences on what exactly the future of the project would look like. About a year of no activity later, John struck inspiration to start writing and prepping his biggest musical project to date. At this point, Diatheke was treated like a solo project with only Mike returning to act as a session drummer and vocalist. With the impracticality of live performances due to lack of personnel, John shifted the focus of the band to engage in an online community setting (on Facebook, Instagram, and Bandcamp), making connections and getting the word out about the massive 13-minute metal epic set for release in May 2020. Encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive response to the track’s 5-course meal of worshipful shreddage, John sought to establish Diatheke once again as a functioning band with tangible plans to keep the music going. Mike became the permanent drummer, John transferred to bass duties and after reuniting with old friend/former bandmate/guitarist Dallas McNeely, Diatheke was ready once again to hit the studio to track their third single in the winter of 2020. Continuing to build an online resonance, Diatheke began teasing the third single release early 2021. In June, the wait ended with the release of "Splendour," a near-9-minute, magnificently-blistering voyage that, on top of prayerfully melting faces far and wide, also served to introduce Dallas as the shredder who is here and here to stay.

2022 kicked off adding Peter Watson (Elephant Watchtower) as the new lead vocalist of Diatheke. To introduce him properly to the emerging progressive death metal act, the newly established four-piece released "Embraced," a classic Extol cover on May 13th, 2022.

'There are plans for our debut album,' project director John clarifies, 'this is only the beginning. We found our groove and are ready to pump out even more sonic journeys.'

Though new to the game, Diatheke provides the listener with attention-grabbing, musical excursions that are sure to leave a lasting impression. For fans of 7 Horns 7 Eyes, Scar Symmetry, Extol, and Becoming the Archetype."