PART 2

Beginning of 2002 the band started to make new songs for their second album. This time DIVINE:DECAY concentrated on definding of their sound, with more speed and aggressiveness. The new album title was instantly decided, inspired by the late finnish comedian Pertti “Spede” Pasanen: MAXIMIZE THE MISERY.

The album gained more depth and Alec's vocals were done with rage and fury. The “take no prisoners” guitar sounds and more linear drum/bass lines made Maximize the Misery's 11 tracks (and one hidden song) a brutal attack for the senses.

The recording was started at MD but eventually more time was spent at Crazy Crane studios. Loyal crew came aboard again, Janne ”Stone” Joutsenniemi took the producing helm, mixing was masterfully crafted by Mikko “Kerry” Karmila (Nightwish, Therion, Children of Bodom etc.) and mastering was made at Tarzan studios by Smoju. The Marvel-style inspired cover art for the album was made by Spinefarm's praised graphic artist Lauski (Children Of Bodom, Demigod).

DIVINE:DECAY FUTURE
The story continues with full force and DIVINE:DECAY will perform live at your local area soon... Until then: Maximize your Misery with Divine:Decay's latest release!

To raise their live shows to the next level DIVINE:DECAY asked guitarist Timo “stig666evil” Nyberg (ex-Gandalf) to join the band and he excepted the offer instantly gaining full credentials of the band. Now the band has 3 guitars for making the wall of noise.