Time for Rock...
Time for Rock...
Hailing from Bakersfield, California, Adema burst onto the scene in 2000 with a sound that blended heavy riffs with melodic vocals. The original lineup, featuring vocalist Mark Chavez, guitarists Tim Fluckey and Mike Ransom, bassist Dave DeRoo, and drummer Kris Kohls, quickly gained attention with their debut album, "Adema." However, the band's path to success was far from smooth.
Internal conflicts and lineup changes plagued Adema after their second album, "Unstable," was released. Ransom exited in 2003, followed by Chavez in 2004, both due to creative clashes. The band soldiered on with new vocalist Luke Caraccioli, who fronted the band for one album, "Planets," before departing in 2005.
In 2007, Adema recruited vocalist Bobby Reeves and guitarist Ed Faris from the band Level. While this lineup released "Kill the Headlights," it was ultimately short-lived, and the band entered a hiatus.
A brief reunion of the original lineup occurred in 2009, but the unstable dynamics resurfaced, leading to Ransom and Chavez's second departures. Fluckey stepped up to the mic from 2011 to 2017, during which time the band released the "Topple the Giants" EP.
Throughout the 2010s, Adema continued its carousel of personnel changes. Ransom briefly returned in 2013, and Chavez rejoined once again in 2017, only to leave again in 2019.
Despite the tumultuous journey, Adema has endured. Their music, a blend of aggression and melody, continues to resonate with fans who appreciate the raw energy and emotional depth of their sound. Although the future of the band remains uncertain, it's clear that Adema's story is one of resilience, passion, and the undeniable power of rock music.