Dewa 19 is an Indonesian rock band formed in Surabaya in the early 1990s, known for blending pop rock, hard rock, and progressive elements within a mainstream Indonesian context. The group rose to prominence through melodic songwriting, prominent guitar work, and the distinctive vocals of its lead singers across different eras, combining ballads and more complex, guitar-driven arrangements. Over decades of activity they became one of Indonesia’s most commercially successful and influential bands, noted for polished studio production and a musical approach that incorporated contemporary rock styles with local sensibilities, evolving lineup changes, and periodic studio and live releases.