JAKARTA – Dewa 19 fans experienced a massive shock on June 6, 2026. Legendary Indonesian drummer Tyo Nugros failed to appear at the highly anticipated concert inside the Unifi Arena Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.. Instead of seeing him perform live on stage, the audience watched a sudden video message from Tyo on the stadium’s big screens during the event.
In the pre-recorded video, Tyo explained the unfortunate situation directly to his loyal followers. Immigration officers stopped him at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta on Friday, June 5, just one day before the concert. Specifically, the State Wealth and Auction Service Office (Kantor Pelayanan Kekayaan Negara dan Lelang/ KPKNL) Jakarta 1 issued an unexpected travel ban against him. As a result, authorities denied his departure from the country during the regular immigration check. Tyo clearly stated that he does not know the underlying cause of this sudden legal restriction. Currently, the drummer and his family are actively gathering more details to resolve the confusing matter as quickly as possible.
The Show Must Go On
This surprising development initially caused deep disappointment among the fans, famously known as Baladewa. However, the management of Dewa 19 responded swiftly to save the special evening for their international audience. The band immediately selected Al Ghazali to occupy the vacant drummer seat for the night. Therefore, the live show proceeded according to schedule without any further disruptions or delays.
“Despite the sudden absence of their iconic drummer, Dewa 19 delivered an energetic and highly successful performance for their Malaysian audience.”
Local media outlets highly praised the veteran rock group for their incredible showmanship and professionalism. The band played more than 25 of their greatest hits during the energetic night. Furthermore, three distinct vocalists—Ari Lasso, Ello, and Virzha—led the massive crowd through an unforgettable musical journey that kept everyone singing along until the very end.
The Rhythm of a Legendary Career
Tyo Nugros possesses a historic legacy within the Indonesian rock music scene. He officially joined Dewa 19 in 1999 and played a vital role in the band’s massive success until 2007. He took over the position from the previous drummer, Wong Aksan, right after the group finalized their famous Pandawa Lima album in 1997. Tyo quickly gained widespread recognition due to his precise drumming techniques and unique performing style. Interestingly, the famous American drummer Matt Laug heavily influenced Tyo’s musical approach during those formative yearsTyo eventually departed from Dewa 19 in 2006 following the release of the Republik Cinta album, and Agung ‘Gimbal’ Yudha replaced him ..
Before his iconic era with Dewa 19, Tyo launched his professional career as the drummer for Getah Band. He also served as an additional live musician for Ahmad Band and Haris Ioni. Later, he expanded his artistic boundaries by forming the group Electro 45 alongside DJ Romy and Dirly. Subsequently, he created a musical duo called Direct Action with guitarist Joseph Saryuf. Regarding his upbringing, Tyo grew up as the youngest of five siblings in a family that deeply loved and played music. He later traveled to the United States to study at the Music & Video Business school in Seattle. Additionally, he attended classes at the Percussion Institute of Technology and the Musicians Institute in Hollywood. He also spent time studying at Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Keuangan dan Perbankan Indonesia (STEKPI) before fully committing to his musical path.
