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Jack Daniel’s Annual Rock Awards 2011

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Despite controversies and being a major subject of debate, the Jack Daniel’s Annual Rock Awards seems to be going strong, with its list of 2011 nominees being announced. Honestly, there seems to be no sense in pitching a band like Pentagram against a band like Eccentric Pendulum, so the whole[…]

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Bangalore: Make it a Happy Ending on These Dark Sets

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We know what happened in Gurgaon. I was not there but my now heartbroken, betrayed friends were. The country has waited 30 years to see Metallica live. DNA screwed it up. More importantly, the vandals screwed it up further. I know Bangaloreans all over the internet are saying such an[…]

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Swedish death metal pioneers Dismember call it a day

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Making it official to Blabbermouth.net, bass player Tobias Crtistiansson released an (extremely short) official statement on the band’s behalf:   “After 23 years, DISMEMBER have now decided to quit. We wish to thank all our fans for your support.” The band are well known within the death metal faction as one of[…]

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India,prepare to Thrash ’til Death

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Yep,for those who think (and hope) they’ve caught the right hint, German thrash titans Destruction are all set to let all hell break loose in India. They will be headlining the Blitzkrieg festival at IIT Delhi as part of their Reckoning 2011 Tour. So get set for the ultimate ‘Release[…]

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Judas Ancestry featured on Egyptian split EP

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  Guwahati-based melodic black metal band Judas Ancestry have been signed with Egyptian record label SET Productions and are featured on ‘Ancient Dust’, a split EP with Egyptian band Izund. The song featured is called ‘Black Heart Bleeding’ and can be heard on the band’s ReverbNation page.

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Dark Desolation featured on Metal Hammer compilation CD

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Bangalore based (face-painted) black metal band Dark Desolation have their new single titled ‘Futile Dogma’ featured on the latest Metal Hammer UK compilation CD along with artists like Sepultura, Decapitated, Trivium and many others. The band says “We are extremely delighted to be featured alongside the bands we have grown[…]

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Decapitated performing at Deccan Rock 2011

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Yes, you heard it right. Polish tech death masters Decapitated are all set to trap us in Spheres of Madness at Deccan Rock 2011. Though no official announcement has been made by the event organizers themselves, or on the band’s myspace, the official facebook page does confirm the rumours that[…]

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Sounds of Underground 2011

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SOG is an underground fest aimed at promoting pure unadulterated underground music. A first time one of it’s kind fest in Kerala,this surely promises to open doors to new avenues,bringing to light extremely talented bands like Warhorse Chained and Decaying Humanity. The list of bands for the fest is as[…]

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Amon Amarth’s new single premieres online

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‘War of the Gods’, the latest single from Amon Amarth’s upcoming full-length release ‘Surtur Rising’ is now online and ready to be heard by those with even an inkling of Viking blood in their marrow. The song can be heard on the website for the album. Enjoy it HERE. The[…]

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Indian Metal Special on the MetalCast

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After almost 2 years of badgering by the author of this article, the MetalCast, arguably the world’s most widely heard metal podcast, have come out with an Indian Metal Special. This special features songs and bands from old and new, ranging from NerveRek to Heathen Beast via Demonic Resurrection. It[…]

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