The Deep South has always been a hothouse for organic, progressive rockers. And the Baton Rouge, Louisiana-based worship band DELUGE carries on that music tradition.

DELUGE first caught the attention of critics and worship music fans with the release of their self-titled Integrity Music debut in 2008. This year, the band returns with Unshakable, an album filled with new songs inspired by faith-trying testimony.

Known for their ability to engage church audiences of all ages and worship traditions, DELUGE calls Baton Rouge's multi-cultural Bethany World Prayer Center home. Not only is the band fronted by Bethany's worship pastor, Jonathan Stockstill (son of pastor Larry Stockstill), DELUGE developed out of Bethany's intense "DELUGE" worship conferences. As new songs emerged from these times of corporate prayer and worship, Jonathan and his bandmates also began honing their unique sound, a gumbo of the music styles found in their home state.

But DELUGE is way more than “a sound.” They also represent one of the most vibrant youth ministries in America, Bethany’s 220 Ministry, which is pastored by Jonathan's brother, Joel Stockstill. With over 7000 kids in weekly attendance, this youth ministry emphasizes prayer, evangelism and discipleship. And according to Jonathan, much of the inspiration for DELUGE’s music comes from these themes and the passionate youth culture found at their church.

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