Meet Our Headliner: Deathlore – Bringing To Life Powerful Death Metal With Their Gut-Wrenching Lyrics And Balanced Instrumentation
Hailing from the city of Kolkata, India, DeathLore is a five-member band that has been delivering relentless and powerful death metal music since 2014. Their music, which is a perfect blend of death metal and symphonic death metal, deals with themes of protesting against corrupt systems and diseased societies that have been plaguing the world.
Background:
The band's lineup comprises Prothamesh Ghosh on vocals, Akash Singha on lead guitar, Suman Paul on bass, Barshan Dutta on keyboards, and Samantak Kundu on drums. With a subtle incorporation of political satire into their music, this group of five musicians presents a well-balanced act that combines strong vocals and skillful instrumentation with heavy distorted vocals, aggressive drumming, chugging riffs, and intense keyboard sounds.
In 2017, Deathlore won the prestigious BITS Pilani competition, and in 2018, they were finalists in the Wacken Metal Battle India, runners-up in the IIT Chennai competition, and winners at both the Jadavpur University Sanskrit Fest and Armageddon at R.G.Kar Medical College. They also headlined the 2022 Abomination Chapter 7 and were guests at Moitree Concert 3 and 4 as well as Threat Fest.
Why Should You Check Out Their Music?
Their release, "Forbidden Democracy," is a hard-hitting commentary on the dangers of political corruption and its threat to the concept of democracy. Their latest release "Reptilian" also garnered appraisal from listeners. The band has received high praise for the powerful visuals and deep lyrics of the song.
With their impressive achievements and unwavering dedication to their craft, Deathlore is one of the most promising bands in the Indian metal scene. Their unique blend of death metal and symphonic death metal, along with their socially conscious lyrics, makes them a force to be reckoned with in the world of heavy music.
Due to some unexpected circumstances Broken Barons had to pull out of thr Metamorphosis line-up last minute. So instead, we have another band in their place for the event.
Meet PANIC – The Bengali Progressive Metal Band Aiming To Protest Against The Injustice And Corruption In Our Society.
PANIC, INDIA is a Bengali progressive metal band hailing from Hooghly, West Bengal. The band was formed in October 2018 with a vision to spread good music among others and protest against the injustice and corruption in our society.
Background:
The band's current line-up includes Koustav Ghosh on bass and vocals, Shibam Biswas and Subhajit Parui on guitars, and Souparno Nandi on drums and backing vocals. Since the band's inception, they have played in various gigs across the country and have achieved great success.
In 2019, PANIC was the 1st runners-up and won the Best Bassist Award in ‘Kalyani Band Er Juddho’. They were also runners-up and won the Best Bassist Award in ‘Road To Glory in 2022’. In the same year, they were the champions in the IIT Kanpur Kolkata Prelims and won the ‘Armageddon 2022’ in R G Kar Medical College, where they also won the Best Vocalist, Best Guitarist, and Best Drummer Awards.
PANIC was the champion in the ParxHunt East Regional Finale in 2022, the Rocktaves BITS Pilani Kolkata Prelims, and the Parx Music Fiesta 2022. They were the 1st runners-up in Rockotsav 2022, Baguiati. In the most recent competition, ‘Drums & Guitars Heaven Presents Chinsurah Rockotsav 2023’, PANIC was the champion and won the Best Drummer and Best Guitarist Award. They also composed the official music for Wrestle Mania's promotional campaign in India.
Why You Should Check Out Their Music?
PANIC has released two of their original songs, "Swadhin" and "Janowar." They are planning to release the music story video for "Swadhin" soon, and two more original songs are in the works.
PANIC's music is heavily influenced by Lamb of God, Chelsea Grin, Born of Osi
Meet Highway 69 – The Ranchi-Based Metal Outfit Raging A Storm In The Indian Indie Music Scene
Background:
Highway 69 is a heavy metal band hailing from Ranchi, India. Formed in 2012, the band quickly made a name for themselves in the Indian music scene with their fast tempos, aggressive playing style, and instrumental prowess. Over the years, they have won numerous battle of the bands titles across India, showcasing their undeniable talent and passion for metal music.
In 2017 and 2018, Highway 69 made it to the finals of the prestigious Hornbill International Rock Contest at the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, India. Their powerful live performances and raw energy on stage earned them a legion of dedicated fans, as well as critical acclaim from industry professionals.
One of the highlights of the festival for the band was when their drummer, whose thunderous beats are an integral part of their signature sound, won the title of "Best Drummer" in 2017 and was felicitated by Uday Benegal from Indus Creed.
Why Should You Check Out Their Music?
The members of Highway 69 - Binit Barla, John Raj Swami, Sudeep Hembrom, and Tarang Kerketta - are all passionate musicians who share a deep love for heavy metal music. Their dedication and hard work have paid off, with the band becoming one of the most exciting acts in the Indian metal scene.
As they continue to tour and perform, Highway 69 shows no signs of slowing down, and fans can look forward to more blistering metal riffs and face-melting solos in the years to come.
Profiles:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/highway69india?mibextid=ZbWKwL
Instagram: https://instagram.com/highway69india?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Highway69India
Venue: TBA
Tickets at SkillBox:
https://www.skillboxes.com/events/metamorphosis-volume-2
Event Curated by - The Headbanger
Meet Ascendency – The New-Gen Thrash Metal Rangers From Kolkata Bringing A Unique Sound To The Table
Background:
Ascendancy is a groove/thrash metal band hailing from Kolkata, India. The band consists of Skinny MarXx on guitars, Arun on drums, PHox on bass and Swetank on vocals. The band started out with a different name, sound, and mentality in 2021, but with time and exploration, they developed a fresh new sound that has been gaining attention.
Their debut single titled 'Lust to Death' is set to release soon and is a track that promises to bring the band's unique sound to the forefront. Ascendancy has been performing at various gigs in pubs, colleges, and band competitions across Kolkata and beyond. They have received a crazy crowd response and have even won awards such as Runners up at Techno Savotsava and 'Best Performance' award at OIKOTAAN 6 (Shivpur).
Why Should You Check Out Their Music?
The band draws influences from various old school bands like Slayer, Megadeth, Lamb of God, Children of Bodom, and new wave bands like Warfect, Gel, Sunami, alongside other obscure underground bands.
Ascendancy's future plans involve releasing an EP and touring to introduce their fresh new sound to the masses. With their high-energy performances and unique sound, Ascendancy is a band to watch out for in the Kolkata metal scene.
Profiles:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089693061374&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Instagram: https://instagram.com/_ascendancy__?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ascendancyindia
Venue: TBA
Tickets at SkillBox:
https://www.skillboxes.com/events/metamorphosis-volume-2
Event Curated by - The Headbanger Diaries
Associate Partners - Lizard's Skin Tattoos, Vibrations (Md Neyaaz Chotu), THE INKLINK TATTOOS, Hungry Panda Cafe and Restaurant, W&R - Wear & Run, The Bee Store India, Caleidoscope Jam Pad
Designing Partner - What's The Jam, Nilay Dutta Gupta
Studio Partner - Echo Space
Event Coverage Partners - Idiot
Meet Vulgustrike – The Thrash/Groove Metal Act From Kolkata Making Music About The Struggles of Common People
Vulgustrike is a Kolkata-based band that has been a part of the underground metal scene since 2017. With a primary focus on the uprise of common people against the system and authority, their lyrics are centered around themes of retaliation, suppression, exploitation, and denial of justice. The name Vulgustrike itself signifies "common people" in Latin, and their music reflects their rebellious spirit.
The band's sound is a unique blend of thrash and groove metal, with influences from legendary bands such as Sepultura, Megadeth, Testament, Death, Slayer, Pantera, and Exhorder. Each member brings their individual playing styles and strengths, which are incorporated into the writing of their original music.
Background:
Formed initially as a jam project between Soham Ghosh and Sayak Bagchi, the band evolved to include a bass player and Soham taking on guitar and vocal duties. However, it was not until the addition of Wazeer Wohra as the fourth member and vocalist in mid-2016 that the band truly found their voice. Since then, they have released one demo and three singles, with Arka Roy joining the lineup as the full-time bassist in late 2017.
Why should you check out their music?
Vulgustrike has been a part of various gigs organized under several banners, including Putrid Ascendency (Kolkata Black Mass Ritual, Slaughter in Kolkata), Earth One Productions (Fistfull of Steel), Calcutta Punk Society (Rock for Light 1 & 2), Gorkhakommand (Darjeeling Death Fest 2019), Primordial Shriek (Rockstock, Dead of Winter) Thunderstruk (Hotter Than Hell, Threatfest 2022 Pre-Party) and Kolkata Metalheads (Abomination 2022). Their high-energy performances and powerful lyrics have earned them the distinction of winning the Wacken Metal Battle India 2019 Kolkata leg and competing in the Wacken Metal Battle India Finals 2019, Bangalore.
Currently, Vulgustrike is without a
Meet R.A.I.D – The Hardcore/Crossover Thrash Metal Band From Hyderabad Re-defining Heavy Metal Music In India
Background
The word "raid" typically brings to mind a sudden attack or assault against an enemy, often associated with warfare. This suggests the use of force or a counter-threat against a previous attacker. In the current musical landscape, where heavy bands often use words such as "brutal," "vicious," and "savage" to describe their sound, it is logical that words associated with attack are prevalent in describing heavy music in today’s musical landscape.
RAID, a hardcore/crossover thrash metal band from Hyderabad, India, is changing the way people perceive heavy music in the country. The band’s name is an abbreviation for “Rueban And the Imperium Division” monikered after frontman Reuban Issac. The band was formed in June 2016 by Issac, the vocalist and brainchild of the group, and has undergone various changes to reach its current lineup, which includes Abishek Allapanda on guitars, Sam Jaba on bass, and Bobbin Jaydev on drums.
Why Should You Check Out Their Music?
Drawing inspiration from hardcore legends such as Madball, Suicidal Tendencies, Agnostic Front, Terror, Snapcase, and Hatebreed, R.A.I.D’s lyrics focus on the classic ethos of hardcore, which is PMA (Positive Mental Attitude). The band aims to inject fresh energy into a genre that can sometimes be generic, by pushing the boundaries of both music and lyrics.
R.A.I.D has released three albums to date, including "The Strong Survive" in July 2018, "Imperium" in June 2019, and "Defiance" in March 2022. Their music has been highly acclaimed by fans and critics alike, earning them positive reviews and features in numerous popular entertainment magazines and blogs, such as Rolling Stone, Decibel, Metal Addicts, True Metal, Heavy Magazine, Metal.de, Unite Asia, and The Metal Wanderlust. Recently, they have also been shortlisted for The Indian Music Diaries Awards 2023 in the Best Album
Meet Obnoxious – The Thrash Metal Rangers From Dhaka
Obnoxious is a Dhaka-based thrash metal band that has taken the Bangladesh music scene by storm. Comprising of four talented musicians, the band is known for its unique sound and electrifying live performances.
At the helm of Obnoxious is Farhan Karim Sazid, who not only provides lead vocals but also lays down the bassline that drives the band's sound forward. Alongside him are Rumman Sharier and A.K. Turja, both on guitars, who bring their own distinctive styles to the band's sound. Rounding out the lineup is Aqib Noel on drums, whose thundering beats and precise rhythms keep the band locked in tight.
But Obnoxious is more than just a group of talented musicians - they are also a voice for the people. Through their music, they aim to raise awareness about the unpleasant situations faced by the masses and encourage positive change. Their message is one of hope and empowerment, and their music reflects this with its raw energy and unapologetic attitude.
As one of the leading thrash metal bands in Bangladesh, Obnoxious has earned a reputation for its dynamic live performances and passionate fan base. They continue to push the boundaries of their genre and inspire others with their music, proving that even in the face of adversity, art can be a powerful force for change.
Obnoxious : https://www.youtube.com/@obnoxious6222/videos
Venue : TBA
Tickets at SkillBox : https://www.skillboxes.com/events/metamorphosis-volume-2
Event Curated by - The Headbanger Diaries
Associate Partner - LIZARD'S SKIN TATTOOS, Vibrations (Md Neyaaz Chotu), THE INKLINK TATTOOS, Hungry Panda Cafe and Restaurant, W&R - Wear & Run, The Bee Store, @Caleidoscope Jam Pad
Designing Partner - Nilay Dutta Gupta
Studio Partner - Echo Space
Event Coverage Partner - Idiot Box Entertainment, What's The Jam
The first edition of Metamorphosis back in August this year saw some of the most badass bands from the city's homegrown metal community raise hell for two days straight, taking the scene by storm. With Chronic Xorn, What Escapes Me and Atmahatya headlining the gig, it is safe to say that Metamorphosis Vol. 1 stood out to be one of the coolest metal gigs that took place this year among others.
And now, it is time to revamp all of that once again, as the SECOND EVER EDITION of Metamorphosis draws near! And this time, it will be gnarlier. So, are you ready?
Grab your EARLY BIRD PASSES today!
Venue - TBA
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