# Devolved (band)

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**Devolved** is an Australian [death metal](/source/Technical_death_metal) band,[1] led by drummer and lyricist John Sankey, originally from the [Gold Coast, Queensland](/source/Gold_Coast,_Queensland), then based in Los Angeles where Sankey resided for over 15 years. The band has released four full-length albums and has toured extensively throughout Australia, Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States and Japan.

## Band line-up

### Current members

- John Sankey – drums, lyrics (1998–present)
- Simon Durrant – vocals (2020–present)
- Kris Marchant – guitars (2020–present)

### Former/Touring members

- Brett Noordin – guitars, lyrics (1998–2011)
- Leighton Kearns – bass (2002, 2005–2008)
- Nik Carpenter − lead vocals (1998–2005)
- Joel Graham − bass, vocals (1998–2001)
- Mark Walpole − guitar, effects (1998–2004)
- Wayde Dunn – bass (2003–2005)
- Patrick Brown − samples, sound manipulation (2004–2008)
- Brett Carpio – guitars (2004–2008)
- Kyle Zemanek – lead vocals (2005–2011)
- Chad Combs – vocals, samples (2005-2007)
- Hal Berkstresser – bass, effects (2008–2011)
- Anthony Sabatino – samples, keyboards (2008–2011)
- Mark Haggblad – vocals (2011–2020)
- Mark Hawkins – guitars (2011–2020), bass (2011–2019)

## Discography

- *Technologies* (2001)
- *Calculated* (2004)
- *Oblivion* (2011)
- *Reprisal* (2012)

## Videography

- *Distorted* (2001)
- *Vex* (2004)
- *Fractured* (2009)

## See also

- [Australian heavy metal](/source/Australian_heavy_metal)
- [Technical death metal](/source/Technical_death_metal)

## References

1. ["Devolved Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | ..."](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/devolved-mn0002043503). *AllMusic*. Retrieved 2025-06-26.

## External links

- [http://www.alternative-zine.com/interviews/en/120](http://www.alternative-zine.com/interviews/en/120)
- [Devolved Facebook](http://www.facebook.com/devolvedmetal/)
- Devolved @ [Australian Metal Guide](https://web.archive.org/web/20110707191148/http://www.ausmetalguide.com/D/devolved.htm)

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