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RUDRA release new single from upcoming album

Singaporean pioneers of Vedic Metal Rudra have released a new single and unleashed the artwork for their eighth studio album – Enemy of Duality.

Post the success of the ‘Brahmavidya’ trilogy, the band has taken their time in releasing the new single ‘Slay The Demons Of Duality.’ Frontman Kathir says, “The single ‘Slay The Demons Of Duality’ was inspired by a verse from the Mandukya Karika. The verse in Sanskrit was chanted in the beginning and towards the end of the song. It is about how we are afraid of evil, demons, satan etc., In fact, many belief systems create a duality between good and evil. In this song, we present the very duality to be demons. Upon inquiry, these demons of duality are found to be purely notional”.

The new album features traditional classical South-Asian instruments such as the sitar, tabla, didgeridoo (ancient wind instrument) among others while transcending deeper into the realm of ancient Indian mythology.

‘Enemy of Duality’ will be released on Transcending Obscurity Records. Pre-orders have already begun.

Rudra to headline Strawberry Fields

Vedic Metal giants Rudra are gonna headline this year’s Strawberry Fields, the annual music festival of National Law School in Bangalore. The Singaporean spearheads will be supported by Bangalore’s very own stoner/doom outfit Bevar Sea. The gig is set to happen on the 27th of November at the NLS campus. And keeping the tradition, Strawberry Fields continue to remain a free show, which indeed a treat, especially for fans of Rudra who were quite disappointed after their India tour got canceled.

Rudra cancel India Tour

Singaporean Vedic Metal legends Rudra will not be playing in the highly awaited Brahmavidya Indian Tour 2011. The band released the following statement: “It is with great regret that we inform Rudra’s fans in India that the proposed Brahmavidya Indian tour 2011 will be canceled. Both Rudra and management have tried very hard to make this tour work, even bending backwards at times. Unfortunately it was not meant to be. On behalf of the band and the management, we deeply apologize to our fans. Nevertheless, we are still keen to play India and will definitely make it a priority to play there soon.”

Rudra part ways with guitarist Devan

This piece of news has just arrived from the Vedic metallers.

“Our dear friend and bandmate, Devan (guitars) has decided to quit the
band due to personal reasons. His contribution to the sound of Rudra
cannot be understated as he has been part of Rudra since 2008 and the
last two albums bear testimony to the fact that he was a great
songwriter. His commitment, sacrifices and work ethics are things that
we will never forget and shall remain as pleasant memories.
Nevertheless everyone of us and our Management wish him and his family
well and the best.

In spite of the turn of events, RUDRA will continue on as always! The
Brahmavidya Tour 2011/2012 will go on as planned”

We wish Rudra and Devan good luck with their future endeavours.

Rudra to release ‘Brahmavidya- Immortal I’

Pioneer Vedic Metal band, RUDRA, from Singapore, will unleash their latest album, BRAHMAVIDYA-IMMORTAL I, the long anticipated final chapter of the Brahmavidya Trilogy through SONIC BLAST MEDIA on 3rd March 2011.

Imran Manaff, Director of Sonic Blast Media, issued the following statement about the signing:

“We are very thrilled that RUDRA has decided to partner with SONIC BLAST MEDIA to release their latest album, IMMORTAL I. With 19 years of history under RUDRA’s belt, this new album is a monumental release for RUDRA as it is not only the final chapter to the BRAHMAVIDYA trilogy but also the start to a new chapter with SONIC BLAST MEDIA; and we look forward to many more releases by RUDRA. We at SONIC BLAST MEDIA are honored to have RUDRA as part of the SONIC BLAST MEDIA family. I am definitely looking forward in anticipation to the release of IMMORTAL I and I am sure the fans are too!”

BRAHMAVIDYA: IMMORTAL I was recorded at Black Isle Studios in 2010, the same studio where the 2009 release BRAHMAVIDYA: TRANSCENDENTAL I was recorded.

To date RUDRA remains as one of the rare few legendary leaders of the Asian Metal scene with a history of 19 years together. Progress and evolution have become the keywords in Rudra’s career as extreme metal musicians. In the same tradition, Brahmavidya: Immortal I comes as an anchor album to complete the concept that started in Brahmavidya: Primordial I in 2005. Their tenacious adherence to philosophy and introspection has again manifested into a lyrical assault on everything that’s conceivable to the human mind.

Vocalist/Bassist Kathir has described the album as being ‘a 55 minute burst of pure unadulterated Vedic Metal which will appeal to the fans and even those who are not. This is an album like none in our career. The songs have a new character and the lyrics may appeal to Socratic minds. It is a dream come true for having finally completed the Brahmavidya Trilogy.’

Rudra is ready for shows around the world to promote the new album. Promoters are to contact the band.

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