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Norway’s Inferno Metal Festival comes to India

Rock Street Journal and VH1 India announced the inaugural Indian edition of the well-known Inferno Metal Festival that takes place every year in Norway. The announcement, which was made on January 20th, named New Delhi and Bangalore as the 2 cities to play host to the festival. Headlining this 2-day festival will be Norwegian death metal band Obliteration and thrash metal band Nekromantheon. The Indian contingent will comprise of Undying Inc, Devoid, Inner Sanctum and Theorized. The festival is to take place on the 15th and 16th of February in New Delhi and Bangalore respectively.

India has been associated with Inferno in the past with bands like Demonic Resurrection, Scribe, Undying Inc and Zygnema having played in its Norwegian edition in the past. This year too, Kryptos have secured a spot at the festival. This is the 2nd major international festival coming to Indian shores after Bangalore Open Air’s direct support from Wacken. Stay tuned for more updates!

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Acrid Semblance release new single ‘Through the Glass Door’

Delhi’s melodic death metal long-timers Acrid Semblance have been in and out of the news in the recent past. They have  surfaced with a  new single released on Christmas Eve. The song in question is called ‘Through the Glass Door’. The song is intended to be part of their long-awaited 2nd full-length ‘Land of Cowards’, more details of which will be revealed in the time to come. Earlier this year, the band had released another single prior to this one titled ‘Denial’. You can listen to both of them right over here:

 

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Fragarak release playthrough for ‘Cryptic Convulsion’

Fragarak, the tech/progressive death metal quintet from New Delhi have decided to give the world an insight into what playing one of their songs looks like. Their magnum opus ‘Cryptic Convulsions’ now has a playthrough video showcasing each member with his instrument. Watch this technical spectacle right over here:

 

‘Cryptic Dissimulations’, their debut album, can be ordered from here.

Sushmit Mazumdar quits 1833 AD

Sushmit Mazumdar, long-time bass player for Delhi’s black metal quintet 1833 AD, has quit the band. The band released an official statement on Facebook earlier today:

We regret to inform that Sushmit Mazumdar would not be handling the bass duties for 1833 AD anymore due to certain personal reasons. He has been an integral part of the 1833 AD family right from its inception, and we wish him all the best in all his future endeavours.

 

So far it is uncertain who is to replace him but do watch this space for more updates on that.

Skyharbor to support Tesseract on Russian tour

Delhi’s progressive metal/djent band Skyharbor will be joining Tesseract during the Russian leg of the band’s ‘Altered State’ tour. Also accompanying them will be Monuments, who played in India earlier this year. This would not be the first time Tesseract and Skyharbor have shared the stage together though, being slated to do so at Tech Fest this year, in the UK. Ironically enough, Skyharbor’s current vocalist Daniel Tompkins used to be the frontman for Tesseract not too long ago. Please see the poster and do visit the bands’ pages on Facebook for more details. From Headbangers India’s side, a huge congratulations to Keshav Dhar and co for yet another landmark achievement in 2013 alone!

Tesseract Altered State tour poster

India releases its first Motorhead tribute album

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The aptly-named Iron Fist Records have now released the much awaited Motorhead India tribute album, featuring 12 ear-splitting covers spanning various genres of metal from bands of different backgrounds. The album can be streamed in its entirety on Bandcamp, where you can also order a special edition bundle with a poster and a limited edition t-shirt. The bands and songs featured are thus:

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Millennium – Iron Fist 02:28   (Heavy Metal|Bangalore)
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Dying Embrace – Deaf Forever 04:14  (Doom Metal/Stoner Rock|Bangalore)
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1833 AD – Dead and Gone 06:11 (Black Metal|New Delhi)
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Bevar Sea – Turn You Round Again 05:05 (Doom Metal/Stoner Rock|Bangalore)
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Albatross – God Was Never On Your Side 05:11 (Heavy Metal|Mumbai)
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Shepherd – Sacrifice 04:10 (Sludge/Heavy Rock|Bangalore)
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Witchgoat – Death or Glory 04:21 (Black/Thrash Metal|Bangalore)
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Mortar – I am the Sword 03:36 (Thrash Metal|Kolkata)
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Solar Deity – Orgasmatron 04:03 (Black Metal|Mumbai)
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Purgation – Terminal Show 03:42 (Death Metal|Kolkata)
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Dormant Inferno – The Game 04:36 (Doom Metal|Mumbai)
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Fragarak release ‘Crypts of Dissimulation’

New Delhi-based progressive death metal band Fragarak have released their debut full-length album ‘Crypts of Dissimulation’ today, as a digital release for the moment. The album is a 6-track collection of a very progressive approach to death metal. The album has been mixed and mastered at C6 Studios, owned by 1833 AD guitarist Rahul Mehalwal. The artwork has been done by Ankit Sinha. Listen to it streaming in its entirety HERE.

Pre-orders for the album can made by e-mailing fragarak.india@gmail.com

 

Skyharbor’s ‘Blinding White Noise’ to be sold as limited edition vinyl

British record label Basick Records will be making 4 albums on their catalogue available as limited edition vinyls to commemorate Record Store Day, on 20th April. The albums were chosen based on public feedback and Delhi-based Skyharbor’s ‘Blinding White Noise’ featured as one of them. Each album will be limited to a total of 500 collector’s edition vinyls. Read more about it on their official website.

Undying Inc seek new vocalist

Delhi-based groove/math metal band Undying Inc have now officially decided to ask for your help. If you are a vocalist and want to join a band that has toured Norway, among doing other great things, read on:

UNDYING INC

Throat Shredder Wanted.  Official Press Release.  March 2013.

UNDYING INC is currently seeking a new and permanent lead vocalist. We have had quite a few good demo submissions, but would like to give this opportunity to all you metalhead vocalists out there.

We are looking for a throat shredder who can really step out of the box and step up the game, someone who is capable of going beyond clichés and bringing in their own unique dynamic to metal vocals.

Besides having a great voice, sound understanding of vocal techniques, ability to stand and deliver on any stage, being a team player in a creative situation and having a positive attitude are necessary qualities. Proficient song writing skills and prior studio experience will be a bonus.

If you think you have what it takes, then all you have to do is submit:

1.  A vocal cover of any one of our songs ‘Contagion’ or ‘Xenophobe’

2. One of your own original / demo (if any) or another cover of your choice.

Both of our above mentioned songs are available for Fan Exclusive download with lyrics on www.reverbnation.com/undyingincindia.

All submissions must have reasonably good recording with clearly audible vocals.

Submissions in the form of demos, links and videos can be mailed to undyingincvox@gmail.com and undyingincvox@gmail.com with the subject ‘VOX SEARCH.’ If we like your throat shredding, you will be invited to audition for the band.

For more information log n to www.facebook.com/undyinginc