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DIABOLIS Reveals New Bass Player to the World – Former Kill Ritual Bassist Joins the Ranks!

Waterbury, CT — From the depths of the Connecticut underground rises a new force in metal: DIABOLIS, the brainchild of drummer John J-SINZ LeVasseur and guitarist Gary Joseph, both former members of the local CT band TromitizeD. Since their formation, DIABOLIS has been igniting the scene with aggressive riffs and unrelenting rhythm, further fueled by the 2021 addition of screamer/vocalist Tim "Voxx" Hayden, completing the trio behind their crushing debut EP Watching the World Burn.

Now, in April 2025, DIABOLIS proudly unveils the final piece of their sonic arsenal: bassist David Alusik, now known simply as D. A seasoned veteran of both the underground and national metal scenes, D brings with him over 25 years of experience, a resume steeped in darkness, and a stage presence that’s nothing short of mythic.

Best known most recently as the touring bassist for California-based epic power metal warriors Kill Ritual (Massacre Records, produced by Andy LaRoque of King Diamond), D has also lent his talents to Chicago’s gothic metal force URN as a rhythm guitarist and occasional bassist, and spent a decade shaping sound with Indianapolis industrial metal pioneers NIMBUS (later known as Form30). Before that, he was part of the haunting Chicago Egyptian Goth Industrial outfit The Dark Theater.

Throughout his career, D has shared stages with titans such as Amorphis, Swallow the Sun, Razed in Black, and Slick Idiot (featuring members of KMFDM). More recently, DIABOLIS has taken the stage alongside legendary NWOBHM act Raven, Marc Lopes’ band Let Us Pray (formed before he joined Ross the Boss and later became the frontman for Metal Church), and Connecticut metal mainstays Dead By Wednesday.

Raised in Stratford, CT, and recently returned after 25+ years in Indianapolis, D channels the spirits of Steve Harris, Geddy Lee, and David Ellefson, blending groove, aggression, and technical precision. With his massively long hair, ominous presence, and powerful bass tone, he doesn’t just play — he dominates.

With the lineup now complete, DIABOLIS is hard at work crafting new material and preparing to storm stages once again. Expect new music, new shows, and the unholy fire of a band reborn.

Stay tuned… The world will burn again.

DIABOLIS Lineup:
Tim "Voxx" Hayden – Screams/Vocals
John J-SINZ LeVasseur – Drums
Gary Joseph – Guitar
D – Bass

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