Bangalore based Shepherd has just released a new single titled “Crook” from their upcoming full length debut album ‘Stereolithic Riffalocalypse’. You can listen to it here:
The band has finished recording the album at Premik Jolly’s Area 51 Studios, and news of release should be out soon. Follow them on Facebook for more updates on the album.
Here’s vocalist Namit tracking vocals.
What do you think of the new song? Let us know on the comment section below.
Mahesh Raju- Vocalist of Bangalore based sludge outfit Shepherd, announced via Facebook that he will no longer be a part of the band.
In what seems like a controversial exit, Mahesh said-
“For those who’d care to read, I’d like to set the record straight about my involvement with Shepherd and I have to do this because I wasn’t tagged in the post made by the band page admin. It’s only a matter of time before this post is ‘untagged’. I’m no longer a part of the band. The reason isn’t the music but the fact that I chose and still choose to speak out against what I’ve always perceived as narrow mindedness driven by insecurity in the ‘BANGALORE SCENE’. My decision to speak out precipitated from what I observed while organizing Sonic Doom with DSimon Santiago and in the subsequent months leading to Bangalore Open Air where I chipped in to help Salman on the gig day at the ticket counter. The fact that the band (Or is it just one member?) wants to erase my association with the band right from it’s inception and in effect all of my contribution to this band, by not using the vocal tracks recorded for the debut album is disappointing. All said and done I hope ya’ll pick up the debut album and wish Namit Chauhan, Abhishek Michael and Deepak Raghu (who I can’t tag for some reason), all the very best with their endeavors. A big THANK YOU to all the people who have supported everything that I’ve done musically or otherwise.”
Shepherd’s vocal duties will now be shared by drummer Deepak Raghu and guitarist Namit Chauhan.
We’ve heard music from the ‘Trendslaughter Sessions’ and also a couple of other live recordings, but Bevar Sea fans don’t have to wait too long for the studio album. The heavy hitting stoner-doom band from Bangalore have just revealed their self-titled debut details.
Bevar Sea (approx 40 min)
Tracklist:
1. Universal Sleeper
2. Abishtu
3. The Smiler
4. Mono Gnome
Guitar player and main songwriter, Srikanth Panaman, says: “We’ve had a great time performing these songs since we made our stage debut. After a year of playing them out and getting better, we thought it was the right time to hit the studio and put out our first album. On the one hand, it’s been a challenge to capture the live vibe on the recordings, and on the other, being in the studio and listening to the songs over and over has allowed us to fine-tune the arrangements. One of our favourite engineers/producers is going to be mixing this, so this is going to be a mindblowing experience for us.”
The self-titled album has been penned for an early-summer 2012 release via the recently formed Iron Fist Records in India. CDs and digital downloads will be the first available media, with more formats on the cards later. The CD will come in a 6 panel digipack, including a 12 page booklet, with extensive illustrations across the layout. According to Rahul Chacko, lead guitarist and in-house band artist: “The art for Bevar Sea has always been about trying to portray the spirit of the music, while using reference points from the lyrics, and incorporating a healthy dose of influence from some of our favourite comic artists. The album art is probably our most ambitious collection yet, and so far it’s shaping up pretty good!”
The band will wrap up recording, and support label-mates, scene veterans, and fellow old schoolers Kryptos for their third album’s launch party on February 18th at Kyra Theatre in Bangalore. This occasion will also see the launch of Bevar Sea’s new website, and the debut of their new song, “Where There’s Smoke (There’s A Pyre)”.
Bevar Sea is Ganesh Krishnaswamy on vocals, Srikanth Panaman and Rahul Chacko on guitars, Avinash Menon on bass, and Deepak Raghu on drums.
Watch this space for updates on the album, the single, merchandise, and tour dates.
You can also check out the band at the following links:
http://ironfirstrecords.in
http://facebook.com/bevarsea
http://youtube.com/bevarsea
http://bevarsea.bandcamp.com
bevarsea@gmail.com