The Band
Stet Howland
Drums
Chalice
Lead Vocals
Paul Coleman
Lead Guitar/Rhythm Guitar
Lorenzo (Zo) DelVecchio
Rhythm Guitar/Lead Guitar
Dallas Sita
Bass
As Darkness Dies
Band
Band photos courtesy of Tonya Barnes Photography, Ft. Meyers, FL
Band History
Formed in 2009, signed to Pure Steel Records in 2015 and now the powerful 2025 lineup includes Stet Howland, Chalice, Paul Coleman, Zo DelVecchio and Dallas Sita. The current lineup came to fruition in 2024 after a short hiatus. The band as a whole thanks all the previous members for their legendary contributions and wishes them much success in their current and future projects. They are all extremely talented musicians.
Stet Howland, Drums
Stet Howland’s associated bands include As Darkness Dies, Metal Church WASP, Lita Ford (and countless others)
Stet Howland is a powerhouse drummer best known for his high-energy performances and dynamic style. Rising to fame as a member of W.A.S.P. in the late 1980s, Howland played on several of their quintessential albums, including The Crimson Idol and Still Not Black Enough, solidifying his reputation as a hard-hitting and versatile musician. Throughout his career, Howland has worked with numerous rock and metal acts, including Lita Ford, Metal Church, and Temple of Brutality, showcasing his adaptability across genres. Known for his thunderous drumming and engaging stage presence, Howland remains a celebrated figure in the world of hard rock and heavy metal.
Chalice, Vocals
Chalice's history started decades back. Currently, he is the lead vocalist for As Darkness Dies and also fronts Vicious Rumors. He's been in countless projects over the years; most recently Steve Zimmerman of Fates Warning and an audition for Crimson Glory. He has toured the US and Europe and looks forward to meeting all the ADD fans!
Paul Coleman, Guitars
Paul Coleman, one of the original members of As Darkness Dies (formerly Graven Image) started playing guitar at the age of 9. Never taking a real lesson, he taught himself by listening to early idols, Jimmy Page and Tony Iommi. Blues rock is the heart of everything he does. Today, his biggest influences are Randy Rhoads, Zakk Wylde and Slash. Described in a brief phrase, Paul is the “straight forward, no bullshit type” and it comes across as he strives for perfection in every note and lyric he writes.
Paul plays Gibson guitars with Soldano head and cabs, Seymour Duncan and Bare Knuckles pickups and MXR pedals.
Lorenzo (Zo) Delvecchio, Guitars
Born on the south side of Chicago, Lorenzo started playing the guitar at the early age of nine… his influences growing up were Zeppelin, Iron Maiden, KISS and of course Van Halen. After taking a few years of lessons he played with Southside guitar players that were older and more advanced than him. Lorenzo "Zo" has a passionate fire for music and brings a high energy performance to the stage...every show!
Dallas Sita, Bass
With a musical career that when written about could start with "Once Upon a Time" just as well as the biblical "In The Beginning " Dallas' bass playing and emergence into the new As Darkness Dies line-up is the story of a 4 string bass Ronin galvanized by the persistence of time.
International Award-Winning Rock Video Artist as Atrium 's original live bass player, Dallas has also worked with the Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp and jammed with such legends as Vinny Appice, Sebastian Bach, Gary Hoey, Rudolph Schenker, and Matthias Jabs just to name a few.
As Darkness Dies
NEW ALBUM: Coming in the Fall of 2025
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George Lynch (Dokken, Lynch Mob)
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Johnny Hyatt (Howland/Hyatt, 10,000 Views,
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Formed in 2009, signed to Pure Steel Records in 2015 and now the powerful 2025 lineup includes Stet Howland, Chalice, Paul Coleman, Zo DelVecchio and Dallas Sita.
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(Band photos courtesy of Tonya Barnes Photography)