Indonesian Band Feast Nearly Broke Up Before Album Revitalization, Finds Second Home in Malaysia

Indonesian rock band Feast has opened up about a tumultuous period that nearly led to their breakup, a crisis averted only by the creation of their album 'Membangun & Menghancurkan.' According to vocalist Daniel Baskara Putra, the process of making the album pushed the relationships between band members to a critical point, making them believe it would be their final work.

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At that time, we thought this album would be the last before we parted ways. We were close to disbanding the group.

"At that time, we thought this album would be the last before we parted ways. We were close to disbanding the group," Baskara revealed. He explained that the camaraderie they once shared had faded after 12 years, and the prolonged time spent together had exacerbated the situation. The band underwent a period of reflection, leading to a significant rewrite of the album, with only two songs retained from the original draft.

Feast views Malaysia as a 'second home,' particularly due to the strong support from their local fanbase, known as 'Kelelawar Malaysia' (Malaysian Bats). Bassist Fadli Fikriawan described performing in Malaysia as feeling like playing at home, citing the passionate and active nature of their Malaysian fans. Kuala Lumpur is noted as having one of their largest fan communities, second only to Jakarta.

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There was no longer any compatibility between us. After 12 years together, that compatibility seemed to have disappeared.

To commemorate the end of the 'Membangun & Menghancurkan' era, Feast chose to hold their first-ever two-day solo concert in Kuala Lumpur. The concerts featured traditional Malaysian artistic elements, including dancers on stage, adding a unique dimension to their performances. Baskara mentioned that planning two distinct shows required careful consideration to keep the second night fresh and engaging, similar to their approach in Jakarta and Surabaya. The band also hinted at undisclosed surprises for their Malaysian fans.

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Every time we come here, we consider it like performing in our own place because the atmosphere truly feels like home.

Feast, which also includes Adnan Satyanugraha and Dicky Renanda on guitars, has seen significant success with 'Membangun & Menghancurkan,' earning the award for Best Rock Album at the Anugerah Musik Indonesia (AMI) Awards in 2025. The band first performed in Malaysia at the TAPAUfest music festival in Lenggong, Perak, in 2022.

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That's why we chose to close the 'Membangun & Menghancurkan' era with a concert in Malaysia. We have also prepared some surprises for the fans here, but they cannot be revealed yet.