Deliverance

The first Christian Thrash / Speed Metal band in CCM history which later shifted towards Progressive Metal. Founded by Jimmy P. Brown II in 1985 (Los Angeles, CA), although many members have either stayed in the lineup for a number of years, or left and returned to the lineup, Jimmy P Brown II is the only persistent member of Deliverance. Active Years: 1985–1995, 2001–2002, 2006–Present