The Down Troddence
MembersLineup as of October 2026 - verified 24 Oct 2026
Former members
The Down Troddence began in Kannur, Kerala in 2009 as a studio project by guitarist Varun Raj and vocalist Munz. They blend thrash and groove metal with Kerala folk music – including the ritual art form Theyyam – and write about social injustice and the lives of marginalised communities.
Their 2014 debut How Are You? We Are Fine, Thank You swept eight Rolling Stone India Metal Awards, including Best Album, Best Song and Best Band. Twelve years on, the band returned with AYAKTIHIS (As You All Know, This Is How It Is), released in April 2026 on Think Music.
Releases
Notable moments
- Swept eight Rolling Stone India Metal Awards in 2014, including Best Album, Best Band and Best Song (‘Nagavalli’).
- Marked their return with ‘Maharani’, featuring Carnatic vocalist T. M. Krishna (2025).
- ‘Monsoon In Kannur’ placed on Spotify’s Rock in India playlist (October 2026).
On Headbangers India
Album review: How Are You? We Are Fine, Thank You2014Interview: The Down Troddence2011News: The Down Troddence release single Nagavalli2013Upcoming gigs
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