Answering rumours that the band had broken up Ahmad Dhani stated that Dewa 19 is currently disbanded, but hasn't permanently broken up Post-Dewa activities Side projects, solo careers, & recent activities (2011-present) Each member of Dewa 19 has developed their own side projects. Dhani auditioned many singers for lead singer, the strongest candidate was Judika Sihotang, the runner-up winner of 2005 singing contest, who was later put into Dhani's side project Mahadewa. He was replaced by Agung Yudha.In 2011, Ahmad Dhani announced Elfonda 'Once' Mekel has left the band on January 19. The album has spawned three radio hit singles: 'Laskar Cinta', 'Selimut Hati' and 'Sedang Ingin Bercinta'.In 2007, Tyo Nugros left Dewa 19 due to a leg injury the left him unable to play drums. Dewa is also an Indonesian word meaning 'god', or 'deity'.

The name Dewa is an acronym of the founding members' names: D from Dhani (keyboard, vocals), E from Erwin Prasetya (bass guitar), W from Wawan Juniarso (drums) and A from Andra (guitar). Contents.History Beginnings (1986-1991) Dewa was formed in 1986 by four students from State Junior High School 6 (SMPN 6) in. Their last members lineup were: (keyboard), Andra (guitar), Agung Yudha (drums), Yuke (bass guitar), & (vocals). Dewa 19Origin,Genres,Years active1986–2011, 2012-Present(Reunion Concerts)LabelsTeam Records, Aquarius Musikindo, EMI IndonesiaPast membersAndra RamadhanAgung YudhaYuke SampurnaErwin PrasetyaWawan JuniarsoWong AksanGabriel Bimo SulaksonoSetyo Nugroho (Tyo Nugros)(Once)Dewa 19 (Pronounced in Indonesian Dewa sembilanbelas), often referred to as Dewa, were an band originating from.The band was formed in 1986 there have been a number of changes to the lineup and finally they were disbanded in 2011.

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