ARTIST OF THE MONTH – KRYPTOS
February 28, 2010 – 7:14 PM | 7 Comments

Kryptos is one of the pioneering thrash metal bands that emerged in India’s nonexistent metal scene in the late 90’s. Formed in 1998, Kryptos has two remarkably amazing albums to its name, 2004’s Spiral Ascent …

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Myndsnare all set to Thrash Musicians Institute on 12th March
March 9, 2010 – 7:50 PM | 3 Comments
Myndsnare all set to Thrash Musicians Institute on 12th March

This one’s for the records. India’s most brutal Technical Death Metal band Myndsnare who migrated to U.S.A to upgrade their bruatlity playing skills will be playing Live at Musicians Institute, L.A.  Myndsnare  comprises of Yasmine …

Resurrection IX – Extreme Metal Festival
February 8, 2010 – 11:35 PM | No Comment
Resurrection IX – Extreme Metal Festival

Mumbai based death/black metal band Demonic Resurrection has announced the Resurrection IX tour in support of their ground breaking album ‘The Return to Darkness‘. Resurrection IX will feature some of the biggest bands in the …

One Small Love – Bangalore for Mangalore
February 8, 2010 – 12:12 PM | No Comment

Last year, February 14 was ‘Violentine’s Day’. With the world in turmoil and India licking the wounds of 26/11, the last thing we needed was for churches to be desecrated and women to be attacked …

Folk Metal band ELUVEITIE to headline Rock-O-Phonix IIT Guwahati
January 27, 2010 – 10:42 AM | 3 Comments

Rock O Phonix, a competition for rock bands which is a module in the larger cultural festival of IIT Guwahati called Alcheringa. The festival will commence on 4th February and end on the 7th.
The Prelims …

Gig Alert: The Return To Darkness Tour- Bangalore
January 26, 2010 – 8:04 PM | No Comment
Gig Alert: The Return To Darkness Tour- Bangalore

Rock Castle & Demonstealer Records Present
The Return To Darkness Tour – Bangalore Leg
In Association with Furtados Music
Featuring

Demonic Resurrection
Inner Sanctum
Abandoned Agony
Date: Sunday 31st Jan
Time: 7pm Onwards
Venue: Kyra Theatre
2001, Katti-Ma Centre, Above Adidas Showroom,
100Feet Road, Indiranagar, Bangalore-38.
Phone: …

‘PULSE’ Suratkal call for entries
January 24, 2010 – 8:55 PM | No Comment
‘PULSE’ Suratkal call for entries

PULSE – a western musical treat, one rock show you wouldn’t want to miss.
One of the most electrifying events at Incident ‘10 Golden Edition.
Over the last couple of years we’ve had top class participating bands …

Attention Bands: ‘Rock-O-Phonix 10′ Call For Entries
January 22, 2010 – 7:47 PM | 5 Comments
Attention Bands: ‘Rock-O-Phonix 10′ Call For Entries

Every February, as winter gives way to spring and the warm rays of the sun set the Brahmaputra ablaze; a quiet corner of Guwahati wakes up and adds to the flames a veritable eruption of …

Gig Alert: Tribute To The Beast II
January 9, 2010 – 1:04 PM | 2 Comments
Gig Alert: Tribute To The Beast II

‘Tribute to the Beast II’

Date: October 22nd 2007. Vincent Pereira, an ardent metalhead, mosher, bassist and friend of the metal community in Mumbai passed away because of an asthmatic attack. His bands, Prakalp, Spiked …

Gig Alert: Awakening 2010 – Rock for a Cause
January 9, 2010 – 12:14 AM | No Comment
Gig Alert: Awakening 2010 – Rock for a Cause

INFINITE ASHES – A Melodic Thrash Metal Band from Mumbai, having its roots lying in the grounds of Assam, takes an initiative to organize a rock concert called AWAKENING at the Oil City – Digboi. …

Three of New Delhi’s most popular bands return with ReRock II
January 7, 2010 – 8:21 PM | 2 Comments
Three of New Delhi’s most popular bands return with ReRock II

ReRock II, a special concert at the Garden of Five Senses in Delhi on the January 9, 2010, will see three of the capital’s most popular bands of yesteryear reunite for a one-night-only special performance. This …

Gig Alert: Unseen Underground Ragnarok’2009 – Chennai
December 22, 2009 – 12:05 AM | One Comment
Gig Alert: Unseen Underground Ragnarok’2009 – Chennai

This New Year’s eve will trait many pub events, where the localities, especially couples are invited for a party with dance and music. This is nothing unusual for Chennai as it happens regularly every year with …

Gig Alert: New Wave Of Indian Heavy Metal – Pune
December 18, 2009 – 1:21 PM | No Comment
Gig Alert: New Wave Of Indian Heavy Metal – Pune

Pune is facing a New wave of Indian Heavy Metal assault  on 19th of December at  Swiss Cheese Garden, ABC Farms, North Main Road courtesy of Force India Formula one Team and Royal Enfield In asociation …

Heavy Metal Band SKIDROW to Tour India?
December 16, 2009 – 12:26 AM | 25 Comments

Here is an interesting read from IIT Karagpur’s SpringFest 2010 blog which says…
For all ye head bangers, Spring Fest 2010 offers more than you ever dreamt of. Your ‘endless mile’ ends @ Jnan Ghosh Stadium,IIT …

DEVOID Announce Battle Cry Tour 09
December 11, 2009 – 11:45 PM | No Comment
DEVOID Announce Battle Cry Tour 09

Devoid, one of India’s top death thrash bands, will soon be heading out on a quick three-city tour of the country. Devoid will be playing to fans in Hyderabad and Pune and will return to …

Gig Alert: The South Asian Bands Festival – New Delhi
December 11, 2009 – 12:03 AM | One Comment
Gig Alert: The South Asian Bands Festival – New Delhi

The South Asian Bands festival is taking place today at the Purana Qila, New Delhi ( 6PM). This three days event will see some real big names from neighboring countries and India. Entry is absolutely free. …

Gig Alert: DECCAN ROCK FESTIVAL 09
December 4, 2009 – 11:50 AM | No Comment
Gig Alert: DECCAN ROCK FESTIVAL 09

Attention Metalheads: Just in case if you have not heard about Deccan Rock already, Amon Amarth is camped at the palace grounds, Bangalore along with Dutch metalcore band ‘Textures‘ to fight ‘Global Warming’. Supporting …

NEEV 09 (Pune) Battle of the Bands- Call for Entries
November 22, 2009 – 8:56 AM | No Comment
NEEV 09 (Pune) Battle of the Bands- Call for Entries

NEEV brings to you
“Bugle Call – The Battle Of Bands”
The preliminary round of Bugle Call will be
as per details listed in the game pdf.
Prize Money:
First Prize –                 …

Hornbill Festival 09 – Shortlisted bands announced
November 21, 2009 – 9:48 PM | No Comment

Hornbill festival committee  just announced shortlisted bands (out station bands) that will take part in the prestigious HORNBILL FESTIVAL on 6th of December at  Kisama, Kohima, Nagaland.
Abraxas, Pune
Baraka, Darjeeling
Chronic Xorn, Kolkata
Cynical Recess, Kolkata
Hypnosis, New Delhi
Inferno, Mumbai
Kanglasha, Manipur
Lucid …

Girls Night Out With WORKSHOP
November 18, 2009 – 11:32 PM | No Comment

Humor Metal act Workshop will play live at Sophia College , Bulabhai Desai Road on 21st November. YES ! MEN ARE ALLOWED !!  Workshop will play two hours of ‘comedy rock Live’ . Be there …

UNCONVENTION: New Delhi 17th-18th November
November 16, 2009 – 11:16 PM | No Comment
UNCONVENTION: New Delhi 17th-18th November

So what exactly is Unconvention? and As a musician why you must care? Well !! According to Unconvention.in
Unconvention is a music conference that is run by and for, the grass roots of the industry. Our …

Band-E-Mataram Call for Entries
November 16, 2009 – 8:19 PM | One Comment

Institute of  Rural Managment (IRMA) Anand, Gujarat, is calling entries for Band-E- Mataram, an inter college rock competition that will take place on 16th of January 2010. The winning band will receive Rs 40,000 in …

Gig Alert: Unseen Underground Pub Fest – Chennai
November 12, 2009 – 11:59 PM | No Comment
Gig Alert: Unseen Underground Pub Fest – Chennai

Unseen Underground Pub Fest is pure skull crushing extreme metal madness put together at Geoffrey’s Pub Chennai for a 5th successful edition. Four of  India’s  deadliest Death/Thrash Metal bands will come together under one roof …

Amon Amarth Confirms India Tour
November 7, 2009 – 11:35 PM | 2 Comments

Amon Amarth on Myspace.
Saturday, November 07, 2009
Bangalore, India show confirmed!
We can finally confirm the third date on our Asia tour. We’re happy to add a show at Deccan Rock Fest in Bangalore, India!
These are the …

Gig Alert: BLIND IMAGE – 'More Than Human' Album Launch
November 5, 2009 – 8:20 PM | No Comment
Gig Alert: BLIND IMAGE – 'More Than Human' Album Launch

Blind Image will be releasing their new album “More Than Human” on Nov 7th, 2009 at High On caffeine ( Adyar, Lb.Road, Mitsubishi Showroom Complex – Opposite to Adyar Globus . Venue Contact : Suresh:9791164444)
Cd’s will …