Formation (2005–2007) Deepfield was formed in Charleston,
South Carolina in 2005 by Baxter Teal,
Eric Bass (now the bassist for
Shinedown), Russell Lee (drums) and J. King (original bass player, moved over to guitar when Bass left the band to pursue producing and recording). The band's name came from
the image of space taken by the Hubble telescope in 1995. After shopping a three-song demo the band found themselves playing a showcase in New York, where they were promptly signed by industry legend Bill McGathy to his new label, In De Goot Recordings. After being signed to In De Goot Records (Fontana/Universal) in 2006 and spending more than a year writing, the band took over 70 demos into the studio with producers Paul Ebersold and Skidd Mills (3 Doors Down, Saliva, Third Day, Skillet, Saving Abel), before releasing the 12 songs on their debut record,
Archetypes and Repetition (2007). Aron Robinson joined the band on the 2008 Cage Rattle Most Wanted Tour. PJ Farley joined the group in 2009 and is also the bassist for the rock band
Ra (Universal). Sean Von Tersch joined the group in 2010.
Archetypes and Repetition (2007–2009) The band released their debut record
Archetypes and Repetition (Indegoot/Fontana/Universal) in 2007, touring the country extensively the latter garnering "#1 phones" in several U.S. markets.
Get It can often be heard as the intro music to
The Howard Stern Show. "
Don't Let Go", a cover of the
En Vogue original was never officially released yet still garnered radio play. Deepfield supported the record on the road with
Shinedown,
Puddle of Mudd,
Saliva,
Chevelle,
Saving Abel,
Drowning Pool,
Tantric,
Nonpoint and
The Exies.
Nothing Can Save Us Now and breakup (2010–2011) Nothing Can Save Us Now was Deepfield's sophomore album, released December 6, 2011 through Skiddco Music label. The first single on the new album is the song "Nothing Left to Lose".
Return, The Acoustic Sessions and Postdiluvian (2019–present) After disbanding in 2011, the band has returned in 2019, releasing the album "The Acoustic Sessions", that featured acoustic versions of older songs and some new ones, including the single "Halo". Among the new lineup is new lead guitarist Ken Becker and new drummer Jake Portenkirchner. On June 13, 2023, the band released a standalone single titled "Carousel". The band released "And The Devil Sang" on October 17, 2024 as the first single from their upcoming third studio album "Postdiluvian", which is set to be released in 2025. ==Members==