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Steve Manuszak was born in a small town in Radford Virginia, then moved
to North Carolina, then moved to South Carolina. He then moved to Glen
Ellyn, IL. He grew up thinking that he wanted to be an importer/exporter
like his father the banker, but his life was soon changed when he attended
private school at Saint Petronielle's. At an early age he met fellow
schoolmates Dave Lisowski and Joe Dorger. They slowly became friends with
Steve. Dave had been learning different drum techniques from his father who
had performed professionally in such bands as flight and Drama B. And Steve
began learning the art of guitar from his brother around the age of 14.
Steve and Dave first got their heavy metal influence from Joe who was into
such bands as Metallica and Ozzy Ozzbourne and they decided that they would
begin practicing in Davis basement. Their lack of a skill and overall
crappyness led to their necessity of a better guitar player. Matt Gallager
who had been playing guitar since he was 5 was recruited because he lost a
poker bet. He was far more experienced than Steve, and got them on the road
to success. Joe Dorger who still had not been a part of the band, but
attended all jam sessions decided that he would attempt to play bass for the
band. He borrowed Steve’s brothers instrument, and has stuck with it ever
since. The band practiced for about a year going anywhere. They were lacking
something that every heavy Metal band needed. Drugs, a harmonica player, and
women. Morgan Demling who began his career as a blues guitar/harmonica
player was soon recruited to Deimos, and the band has been on a role ever
since. Their first appearance was at a lightly publicized battle of the
bands at their high school Glenbard West. The band dominated the metal scene
at Glenstock. However, a group of 22 year-old musicians came in and beat
their pants off. After a pleasing performance but a disappointing loss, the
band went out for a night of heavy celebration in the form of alcohol. The
band found a new band member, alcohol. Everyone in the band learned to love
Morgan, Captain Morgan that is. The band now had two of three essential
components. All they needed was women, which they didn’t come close to.
Troubles with women and within the band, lead to heavier drinking. After a
late night jam session, many problems arose. The band had gotten into a
bitter fight and for the first time things weren’t right in the band. That
night heavy drinking ensued and the band split into two parties. Democratic,
containing Matt, Steve, and Dave, and Republicans, Joe and Morgan. The
democrats were forced to remain conservative, and spend the night at Dave’s
house because they had passed out. The republicans desired change a decided
to go to home. That night changed the band. Joe drunk with power and from
alcohol thought he could handle the massive Mazda MPV. Handling like a dream
and peaking at speeds of 60 m.p.h. the MPV became a death machine. Joe
Dorger was a madman behind the wheel. Swerving all over the road and trying
to hit a pedestrian, Joe accidentally smashed into a tree throwing Morgan
through the windshield. The next day, Joe awoke to a dizzying blur, probably
caused by a hangover. He was surrounded by all of his band members, except
for Morgan and alcohol. The band was shattered by this horrible loss, and
decided to kick alcohol out of the band. The band decided to continue
without their precious band mates. Despite all efforts to avoid alcohol, it
continued to rule their lives. Deimos quickly allowed alcohol back into the
band. Even though they have had their troubles with alcohol, deaths, and
lack of women, Deimos has continued on stronger than ever. They have
released three number one singles and two albums gone platinum. Deimos are
currently touring across the nation to sold out shows all over. |
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