Pune based progressive metal band, CHAOSKAMPF, have part ways with their vocalist, Shreyas Khandekar.The band recently released their debut EP ‘Rise and Construct‘ last month. The band announced the departure on their Facebook page with following note “We regret to inform you guys that our vocalist Mr. Shreyas Khandekar will not be continuing with the… Read More CHAOSKAMPF part ways with vocalist, seeks replacement
Heavy metal shred wizard ANDY JAMES (Sacred Mother Tongue) is featured on the latest episode of Headbanger’s Kitchen hosted by Demonstealer (Demonic Resurrection/Reptilian Death). The episode sees the creation of a dish called the ‘Sacred Mother Butter Chicken‘. The episode also marks the end of the 2nd season of the show after which there are plans to crowd… Read More ANDY JAMES interviewed on HEADBANGER’S KITCHEN
Extreme metal fest TRENDSLAUGHTER METAL FEST has had a tradition of featuring an Asian extreme metal band as the headliner. Previous editions featured Orator (Bangladesh), Abigail (Japan) and Blood Division (Singapore). Keeping up the tradition, the headliner of the fourth edition of TRENDSLAUGHTER FEST is the mighty IMPIETY from Singapore. Cyclopean Eye Productions recently announced… Read More Mighty IMPIETY to headline TRENDSLAUGHTER FEST IV
The fourth edition of HARLEY ROCK RIDERS, the music and biker festival, rolls into Mehboob Studios in Mumbai for its grand finale on October 12th. The annual festival, which has previously featured bands like Swedish heavy metallers WOLF, Mumbai alt rock band SPLIT, Delhi alt/funk rock band HALF STEP DOWN and Bengaluru rock band THERMAL… Read More HARLEY ROCK RIDERS IV – Grand Finale
BLACK METAL KRIEG makes a comeback this year with a line-up better than every before, featuring bands from all around the country with a Black Metal-dominated line-up to make it the most “purest” of all shows in the country. Black Metal Krieg is the country’s only Black Metal-oriented show where music of this style has… Read More GIG ALERT: BLACK METAL KRIEG III feat 1833AD, SOLAR DEITY, COSMIC INFUSION, DARK DESOLATION and more
UNDERGRIND VIII is back. The DEATH/GORE/GRIND/PUNK gig is in it’s 8th iteration. Performing this year are 2 international bands and 7 Indian bands. Japan’s gore grind band, VULGAROYAL BLOODHILL will be headling the event and Nepal’s WAKK THUU supporting them. Complete lineup is: Vulgaroyal Blooghill (Gore Grind) Wakk Thuu (Grind Core) Anorectal Ulceration (Gore Grind) Perforated… Read More GIG ALERT: UNDERGRIND VIII feat VULGAROYAL BLOODHILL, WAKK THUU and more
Kolkata based hard rock/heavy metal band, GYPSY, released their official music video of the single ‘Turned Into Stone‘ from their upcoming debut ‘Twisted Levity‘. The EP was recorded at Pentatonic Studio, Kolkata with Tushar Banerjee behind the recording consoles. The band prefer calling themselves Hard Rock band with influences from Heavy Metal, Glam Metal to 70s psychedelic… Read More Hard rockers GYPSY release music video from upcoming debut
Mysterious death metallers REPTILIAN DEATH have announced their debut appearance in the UK at the prestigious Hammerfest 2014. The 6th edition of the festival which is taking place from 13th till 16th March at Hafan Y Môr Holiday Park, North Wales is being headlined by Kreator and Overkill. Commented, Demonstealer “We’re stoked to be playing at Hammerfest 2014. Our album releases 15th October… Read More REPTILIAN DEATH announce UK debut at Hammerfest 2014
Pioneer Vedic Metal band, RUDRA, from Singapore will unleash their latest album, RTA, through SONIC BLAST MEDIA on 14 Oct 2013. A legend in the Asian Metal scene, Rudra evolved from a humble Death Metal band in 1992 to the ‘founders’ of a new metal genre called Vedic Metal. With a history of over 02… Read More Vedic metal pioneers RUDRA announce new album ‘RTA’
SAARANG 14, the cultural fest of IIT Madras has announced British metalcore band, ARCHITECTS, as the headliner for this year’s rock show. Previously big bands like Opeth, Hammerfall, Anathema, Vildjhartahave performed at the fest. This year’s Saarang fest takes place on Jan 11 at OAT, IIT Madras. Architects is a British Metalcore band from Brighton,… Read More ARCHITECTS to headline SAARANG ’14 rock show
Navi Mumbai based groove/power metallers, ASYLUM, have released their first single ‘Towards The Zero‘ (Listen here) from their debut EP ‘Inmate‘. The EP is scheduled for release sometime late October/early November. The EP has been recorded with Arun Iyer (Devoid) and it’s the first time the band has entered into a studio for recording. Artwork… Read More Groove metallers ASYLUM release single from upcoming debut EP ‘Inmate’
Old school thrashers KRYPTOS announced the departure of their bassist and drummer, Jayawant Tewari and Ryan Colaco. The band has amicably split with the long standing members with this message posted on their Facebook page. The band also announced their replacement with Ganesh K taking on bass duties and Anthony Hoover on drums. Greetings fellow… Read More KRYPTOS part ways with bassist and drummer, announces replacement