History
Adema: A Journey Through Lineup Changes and Enduring Rock Sound
Adema, an American rock band hailing from Bakersfield, California, emerged onto the music scene in 2000. The original lineup featured vocalist Mark Chavez, guitarists Tim Fluckey and Mike Ransom, bassist Dave DeRoo, and drummer Kris Kohls. Their self-titled debut album, Adema, arrived in 2001, followed by Unstable in 2003. However, the band soon faced internal discord and a series of significant lineup shifts.
Navigating Transitions and New Vocalists
Guitarist Mike Ransom departed in 2003, and vocalist Mark Chavez left in 2004. The band welcomed Luke Caraccioli as their new vocalist in early 2005, who contributed to the album Planets before exiting later that same year. The subsequent addition of vocalist Bobby Reeves and guitarist Ed Faris, previously of the band Level, marked a new chapter, culminating in the 2007 album Kill the Headlights, after which Adema entered a period of hiatus.
Reunions, EPs, and a Shifting Frontman
The original members reunited for touring in 2009, though both Ransom and Chavez departed again before any new recordings materialized. From 2011 to 2017, guitarist Tim Fluckey took on lead vocal duties, during which Adema released the EP Topple the Giants. Ransom returned to the fold in 2013, and Chavez rejoined in 2017, only to leave once more in 2019. Ryan Shuck then assumed the role of vocalist, and the band continued to perform, releasing two singles and a three-track EP before Shuck's departure in February 2024.
A New Era with Cleopatra Records
Following these changes, Adema signed with Cleopatra Records and concluded the writing process for a new album in late 2024. Recording commenced in the summer of 2025 at 4th Street Recording, with producer, engineer, and songwriter Sevo Navajas at the helm. A release for the album is anticipated in 2026.