Girish and the Chronicles
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Girish and the Chronicles (GATC) was formed in Sikkim in October 2009 and is fronted by vocalist Girish Pradhan. The band is known for an authentic ’80s heavy metal and hard rock sound, and is now based in Bengaluru.
GATC have released the albums Back on Earth (2014, Universal Music India), Rock the Highway (2020) and Hail to the Heroes (2022, Frontiers Music Srl). Their new album Disintegrate releases on 20th November 2026 through Frontiers Music Srl. The band has shared stages with Guns N’ Roses, Skid Row, Nazareth, Alter Bridge and Bullet for My Valentine, and toured Europe and the Middle East.
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Notable moments
- Opened for Guns N' Roses at Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi in 2023.
- Shared stages with Skid Row, Nazareth, Kamelot, Alter Bridge and Bullet for My Valentine across Europe and the Middle East.
- First Indian rock band to appear on America's Got Talent (2025).
- New album Disintegrate announced for 20 November 2026 on Frontiers Music Srl, led by the single 'A New Spark'.
On Headbangers India
News: GATC announce new album 'Disintegrate'2026Gig: Bangalore Open AirNews: Bangalore Open Air 2014 line-up announced2014Upcoming gigs
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