written by ET
Nikolay Mishakov formed Diversia in April 2001 with several of his friends. From the beginning the group embarked on pounding out their distinctive metal sound. Soon after the boys of Diversia got their first chance to play in December 2001 at the "Open Action" concert in their hometown of Nihzniy Novogord, Russia. Much to their surprise, popular demand moved Diversia from a supporting role to headlining the concert.
Since that time Diversia has been playing bars, nightclubs, and many of the small stages in the local venues. Not just limited to small stages, Diversia has been invited to play at many All-Russian festivals including: "Non-Borders Rock", "Rock-Line" and several other open-air festivals.
According to local critics, Diversia is the only band in Russian playing this rough-edge brand of heavy metal music. Popular sentiment has not lagged far behind, creating a fertile ground for radio play across Russia. Television and newspapers have also gotten in to the action, inviting Diversia for interviews and doing in-depth stories about this emerging band.
Diversia's Re-salvation, their first full-length release, pays homage to some of the guys' most respected idols: Pantera, Skid Row, Sepultura, and others by incorporating some of these groups distinctive features with Diversia's balls-to-the wall, hard-hitting style.
The guys at Diversia love what they do and are always open to new possibilities. This is part of the reason that they have sent this recording today. Enjoy it. This is a band that is going places.
