Derailment formed on January 22nd, 2021. Originating from Metuchen, NJ, it all started as a group of friends having a fun jam session who ended up forming a band out of it. After quickly writing songs from that session, as well as further jams and rehearsals, the band played their first show on April 2nd later that year.

The current lineup consists of guitarist/vocalist Roman Stefaniw, guitarist Eric Minarchenko, bassist/vocalist Ernie Pulchny, and drummer/vocalist Andrew Illuzzi. Roman and Ernie are founding members, with Andrew joining in January 2023, replacing the band’s original drummer. Jon Vartanian joined the band on guitar to expand it into a four piece in June 2023, and was with them until his departure in February 2025, with Eric Minarchenko joining the following month.

Derailment continues to play shows and write music for future releases.

  • Roman Stefaniw

    GUITAR, VOCALS

    Roman also plays solo as Projected Through Glass.

    He previously was the vocalist of the Post Office Gals (2004-2006).

  • Eric Minarchenko

    GUITAR

  • Ernie Pulchny

    BASS, VOCALS

    Ernie also plays guitar/bass in Bloodtouch, originially from 2013 to 2020 before their reformation in 2024.

    He’s the owner/operator of Rail Me Hard Productions, the band’s record label.

    He previously was the bassist of Ritual (2018-2019), and guitarist of Stallion Valor (2018-2021).

  • Andrew Illuzzi

    DRUMS, VOCALS

    Andrew also plays drums in Lunacy and Blind Hatred.