
Arcane Deception
Arcane Deception, New Delhi ,formed in November 2008, is undoubtedly one of the established metal acts in India! Combining influences from a wide variety of genres, the band has created an overpoweringly heavy, yet melodious sound which they can proudly call their own! The band has had many notable wins to its name including the prestigious Avalanche (NSIT) and Blitzkrieg (IIT Delhi) and has shared the stage with international acts like Sylosis (UK metal Giants) and Textures (Djent metal from Netherlands)! Apart from the frequent pub shows, the band has been headlining rock shows in numerous colleges across the country and has established a dedicated fan base. For more songs visit : http://www.soundclud.com/arcanedeception
The band members are Saurabh Seth, Manu Tyagi, Siddharth Kaushik, Akshat Taneja and Saurabh Seth.
Arcane Deception, New Delhi ,formed in November 2008, is undoubtedly one of the established metal acts in India! Combining influences from a wide variety of genres, the band has created an overpoweringly heavy, yet melodious sound which they can proudly call their own! The band has had many notable wins to its name including the prestigious Avalanche (NSIT) and Blitzkrieg (IIT Delhi) and has shared the stage with international acts like Sylosis (UK metal Giants) and Textures (Djent metal from Netherlands)! Apart from the frequent pub shows, the band has been headlining rock shows in numerous colleges across the country and has established a dedicated fan base. For more songs visit : http://www.soundclud.com/arcanedeception
The band members are Saurabh Seth, Manu Tyagi, Siddharth Kaushik, Akshat Taneja and Saurabh Seth.
Wolf’s Lair
Wolf’s Lair, Chennai , Tamil Nadu is a Symphonic Power Metal act formed in August, 2010. While firmly rooted in Metal, the band effortlessly displays wild innovation and virtuosic skill combined with appealing, powerful and melodic passages. Wolf’s Lair is accessible to a wide spectrum of listeners without ever sacrificing the integrity required. Wolf’s Lair carves a new path in the Metal universe and it’s not easily classified under any one genre. It’s just as pure as it gets without any compromises and restrictions. Our interests sway from Iron Maiden to Hammerfall, Rush to Dream Theater, Nightwish to Epica, Manowar to Judas Priest & more which is quite evident while listening to our songs, transcending the boundaries and entering a new paradigm. Wolf’s Lair had an electric start by winning the ‘Chennai Band Hunt’ in 2010. Under the name ‘Blood and Iron’, the members of Wolf’s Lair released a self-titled demo album in 2007 and another album burst in 2009 titled ‘Dynamite World’ which have received an amazing response in the Underground metal scene and has encouraged the band to strive for greater things.
The band members are Mark Thomas, Vivin Kuruvilla, Arun Daniel,Pharez Mervyn, Anshuman Mishra , Manu Krishnan and band manager -Geoffrey Thomas.
Wolf’s Lair, Chennai , Tamil Nadu is a Symphonic Power Metal act formed in August, 2010. While firmly rooted in Metal, the band effortlessly displays wild innovation and virtuosic skill combined with appealing, powerful and melodic passages. Wolf’s Lair is accessible to a wide spectrum of listeners without ever sacrificing the integrity required. Wolf’s Lair carves a new path in the Metal universe and it’s not easily classified under any one genre. It’s just as pure as it gets without any compromises and restrictions. Our interests sway from Iron Maiden to Hammerfall, Rush to Dream Theater, Nightwish to Epica, Manowar to Judas Priest & more which is quite evident while listening to our songs, transcending the boundaries and entering a new paradigm. Wolf’s Lair had an electric start by winning the ‘Chennai Band Hunt’ in 2010. Under the name ‘Blood and Iron’, the members of Wolf’s Lair released a self-titled demo album in 2007 and another album burst in 2009 titled ‘Dynamite World’ which have received an amazing response in the Underground metal scene and has encouraged the band to strive for greater things.
The band members are Mark Thomas, Vivin Kuruvilla, Arun Daniel,Pharez Mervyn, Anshuman Mishra , Manu Krishnan and band manager -Geoffrey Thomas.
Tormentor
Tormentor, Haflong, Assam was formed in the summer of 2008. The band's debut gig was at a college festival in the year of 2008. Tormentor then participated in the 1st National Rongtheang Rock Fest, Karbianglong, where the band won the fest and won a many hearts.The band's forth and fifth gig was in Rock Vision (2009) and GMC college festival Bliztkrieg(2010)
Tormentor played in the 1st Jatinga International Festival(Haflong) in the year of September2010. After a gap of ten month, the band restarted again by appearing 'Epitome Pub-Rock Fest 2011.
The band is still in the road to progress and re-inventing, and the band hope to release their full-length in the near future, as for now the band is presently engaged with their song writing with influences of Death/Black Metal.
The Band Members:- Vipu Parbosa (Bass), Chinmoy Kalita (Vocal) Debo Sarkar (Drum), 4. Dipan Mallick (Guitar) and Band Management:- Ronit Dey aka RDX.
Tormentor, Haflong, Assam was formed in the summer of 2008. The band's debut gig was at a college festival in the year of 2008. Tormentor then participated in the 1st National Rongtheang Rock Fest, Karbianglong, where the band won the fest and won a many hearts.The band's forth and fifth gig was in Rock Vision (2009) and GMC college festival Bliztkrieg(2010)
Tormentor played in the 1st Jatinga International Festival(Haflong) in the year of September2010. After a gap of ten month, the band restarted again by appearing 'Epitome Pub-Rock Fest 2011.
The band is still in the road to progress and re-inventing, and the band hope to release their full-length in the near future, as for now the band is presently engaged with their song writing with influences of Death/Black Metal.
The Band Members:- Vipu Parbosa (Bass), Chinmoy Kalita (Vocal) Debo Sarkar (Drum), 4. Dipan Mallick (Guitar) and Band Management:- Ronit Dey aka RDX.
11th Hour, Shillong , Meghalaya
11th Hour are a Progressive/Melodic/Groove Thrash band who started out in 2007,with founding members being Jonah, Meban and Aron, Banbit, who are still with the current line up. The band added Joey(Scream Of Silence, Bangalore)to its line up a year later, with the latest addition being Paul, on drums who replaced Jonah. Due to obstacles and commitment issues, Meban(Founder guitarist)has left the band and has been replaced by Shngain. The band are the current Meghalaya Icon, are the brand ambassadors for spreading AIDS awareness for Meghalaya Aids Control Society,in Meghalaya.11th hour is the winner of Mawlai Beat Contest,Mawlai-2007, Winners Meghalaya Icon 2011and the 1st runner-up at American Center Autumn Festival 2011-"Best Band of The Night".
The band members are Aaron Pyngrope(Vocals), Banbitlang Marbaniang(Bass), Jonathan Pyngrope(Guitars),Paul Lyngdoh(Drums), Shngain Lyngdoh(Guitars) and Jonathan Pyngrope(Band Leader).
11th Hour are a Progressive/Melodic/Groove Thrash band who started out in 2007,with founding members being Jonah, Meban and Aron, Banbit, who are still with the current line up. The band added Joey(Scream Of Silence, Bangalore)to its line up a year later, with the latest addition being Paul, on drums who replaced Jonah. Due to obstacles and commitment issues, Meban(Founder guitarist)has left the band and has been replaced by Shngain. The band are the current Meghalaya Icon, are the brand ambassadors for spreading AIDS awareness for Meghalaya Aids Control Society,in Meghalaya.11th hour is the winner of Mawlai Beat Contest,Mawlai-2007, Winners Meghalaya Icon 2011and the 1st runner-up at American Center Autumn Festival 2011-"Best Band of The Night".
The band members are Aaron Pyngrope(Vocals), Banbitlang Marbaniang(Bass), Jonathan Pyngrope(Guitars),Paul Lyngdoh(Drums), Shngain Lyngdoh(Guitars) and Jonathan Pyngrope(Band Leader).
Cadence
Cadence a Kohima based band was formed in October 2010, play Gospel Progressive Rock. They are influenced by the Band Dream Theatre, Petra.
The Band won the Kohima Inter- Ward Band Competition 2011 & Won the Kohima Audition at NSACS RockAware 2011. Cadence has been playing to promote for the Upcoming Band & Talents & also have played to gather funds for the Church & the Society.
The Band Members: Ato Nienü - Vocals, Sede Yiese – Bass-Zhazo Sorhie – Guitars, Khrielezo Keretsü – Drums and Theja Kire –Band Manager.
Cadence a Kohima based band was formed in October 2010, play Gospel Progressive Rock. They are influenced by the Band Dream Theatre, Petra.
The Band won the Kohima Inter- Ward Band Competition 2011 & Won the Kohima Audition at NSACS RockAware 2011. Cadence has been playing to promote for the Upcoming Band & Talents & also have played to gather funds for the Church & the Society.
The Band Members: Ato Nienü - Vocals, Sede Yiese – Bass-Zhazo Sorhie – Guitars, Khrielezo Keretsü – Drums and Theja Kire –Band Manager.
Yonsample
Yonsample , Kolkata /West Bengal is a metal act from Kolkata. The band, formed in late 2008, has been the winners of prestigious competitions like IIT Chennai Saarang ’11, NIT Silchar Thumdermarch ’11, IIT Guwahati Rock-o-phoenix’10, KIIT bbsr holocaust ’10, IIT Kharagpur Springfest’09 among many others.
The Band has played in Great Indian Rock XIV (2010), Pain Salvation Pre-show (chennai) and has also played with bands such as demonic resurrection, kryptos and has headlined many college fests while performing regularly at clubs and pubs.
The Band released it’s debut 5 track EP ‘Paraphernalia’ in december, 2010 which received favorable reviews from the critics. Headbangers India (headbangers.in) gave it 8.5 out of 10 and Rock Street Journal ranked the EP no.2 in TOP 5 Eps of 2010 list (March,2011 issue).
The band members are Soumik Roy, Anirban Banerjee,Arka Das, Anudhyan Chakrabaorty , Tuhin Paul and Rhitabrata Kar and band manager Soumik Roy.
Yonsample , Kolkata /West Bengal is a metal act from Kolkata. The band, formed in late 2008, has been the winners of prestigious competitions like IIT Chennai Saarang ’11, NIT Silchar Thumdermarch ’11, IIT Guwahati Rock-o-phoenix’10, KIIT bbsr holocaust ’10, IIT Kharagpur Springfest’09 among many others.
The Band has played in Great Indian Rock XIV (2010), Pain Salvation Pre-show (chennai) and has also played with bands such as demonic resurrection, kryptos and has headlined many college fests while performing regularly at clubs and pubs.
The Band released it’s debut 5 track EP ‘Paraphernalia’ in december, 2010 which received favorable reviews from the critics. Headbangers India (headbangers.in) gave it 8.5 out of 10 and Rock Street Journal ranked the EP no.2 in TOP 5 Eps of 2010 list (March,2011 issue).
The band members are Soumik Roy, Anirban Banerjee,Arka Das, Anudhyan Chakrabaorty , Tuhin Paul and Rhitabrata Kar and band manager Soumik Roy.
Avancer
Avancer is a gospel band from Dimapur, Nagaland which experiments progressive rock/metal, fusion and Christian rock music. The band, formed in 2009, draws inspiration from legendary bands like dream theater, annihilator, breaking Benjamin etc.
The band line up are Opang Jamir- vocals, Alem Ozukum- Drums, SunepTzudier- bass, Temsu Imsong- guitar, Grace Ozukum- band manager.
Avancer is a gospel band from Dimapur, Nagaland which experiments progressive rock/metal, fusion and Christian rock music. The band, formed in 2009, draws inspiration from legendary bands like dream theater, annihilator, breaking Benjamin etc.
The band line up are Opang Jamir- vocals, Alem Ozukum- Drums, SunepTzudier- bass, Temsu Imsong- guitar, Grace Ozukum- band manager.
Agnostic
Agnostic, Guwahati, Assam is a four piece Death Metal outfit, started a year back with a vision to conquer the Death metal scene in North-east - India and World as a whole. Played across various places in and around Assam and also won some college fests and competitions. Phoenix – Jorhat Engineering College (2010)- Runner Up and Best Drummer, DY365 Best Rock Band – 2010 – Winner, Pyrokenesis – Assam Engineering College (2011)- Winner, Ransack:Raid the Rostrum- Dibrugarh University(2011) – Winner and Best Drmmer and also played at IIT Kharagpur, Sikkim and a few more places.
The band members are Deep Das,Hamen Das,Nitu Saikia,Mitul Boro and Anish Bhattacharjee.
Agnostic, Guwahati, Assam is a four piece Death Metal outfit, started a year back with a vision to conquer the Death metal scene in North-east - India and World as a whole. Played across various places in and around Assam and also won some college fests and competitions. Phoenix – Jorhat Engineering College (2010)- Runner Up and Best Drummer, DY365 Best Rock Band – 2010 – Winner, Pyrokenesis – Assam Engineering College (2011)- Winner, Ransack:Raid the Rostrum- Dibrugarh University(2011) – Winner and Best Drmmer and also played at IIT Kharagpur, Sikkim and a few more places.
The band members are Deep Das,Hamen Das,Nitu Saikia,Mitul Boro and Anish Bhattacharjee.