Real name: Dewa 19

Effective period / Period of releases: 1994 - 2007

Members: Ari Lasso, Dhani Ahmad Prasetyo, Bimo Sulaksono, Andra Ramadhan, Tyo Nugros, Erwin Prast, Wawan Abi, Elfonda Mekel, Aksan Sjuman

Dewa, formerly known as Dewa 19 before change name in 2000, is a band comprised of some of the most talented musicians from Jakarta, Indonesia. Its members consists of Ahmad Dhani [Keyboard, Vocal], Elfonda “Once” Mekel [2nd Vocal, Drums, Guitar], Tyo Nugros , Andra Junaidi and Yuke Sampurna . Their songs are mostly related to love, God, human interaction, life, and philosophy. They currently have 8 studio albums, and their latest release is entitled “Republik Cinta” (The Republic of Love).