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Delhi mourns the loss of COLOSSAL FIGURES vocalist Govind Marodia

 

 

Delhi’s most prominent progressive metal outfit COLOSSAL FIGURES lost their bandmate and vocal powerhouse Govind Marodia today, on June 8th, following a brain haemhorrage caused by a road accident. The following excerpt from Rolling Stone India sheds more light:

Govind Marodia, the vocalist and founding member of Delhi progressive metal band Colossal Figures, passed away on July 8th following a brain haemhorrage caused by a road accident in Delhi. Marodia, 24, was admitted to a local hospital following the accident on Sunday night, and was in the intensive care unit on July 6th and 7th.

The band’s drummer Rijul Victor told us that Marodia’s condition had improved on the night of July 7th, but succumbed to injuries the next day. Victor, who joined Colossal Figures in 2010, a year after the band members got together, posted on his Facebook page today, “Govind Marodia is no longer with us and has rested in the Lord! Pray for his soul and his family in the grievous hours!”

Marodia, who studied law and was also a theater actor, played his last show with Colossal Figures at the Rolling Stone Metal Awards in March in Mumbai, although there were plans to perform in Bengaluru. The vocalist will be best known for his dynamic range of vocals, exhibited on their 2014 debut full-length album Clockwork Dilation – from the crisp clean vocals to the harsh growls that perfectly fit into the prog metal sound of Colossal Figures. Marodia led the band through some of their biggest performances, including the Hornbill International Rock Contest in 2013 in Nagaland and at NH7 Weekender in Delhi NCR in 2014. Vocalist Vishwesh Krishnamoorthy, formerly of Mumbai hardcore band Scribe said in an online post, “I met him just once right after Colossal Figures got off stage after playing a blistering set at Blue Frog, Bombay earlier this year. I can’t get over what I’ve just read. I just cannot imagine what his brothers and family must be going through. Peace be with you, brothers. The indie metal community stands with you. Farewell, Govind Marodia. You were one of the finest vocalists in the scene.”

Delhi tech/groove metal band Undying Inc.’s frontman Shashank Bhatnagar also mourned Marodia’s passing. On Facebook, Bhatnagar said, “Met him quite a few times, he was a gentle and kind guy, with a great voice. This is such a horrible news [sic].. Can’t even imagine how people will cope with such a young & talented loss. More strength to his family & bandmates. Music scene’s lost a gem today.”

While the band was in the process of writing new material, it is still uncertain whether Colossal Figures will carry on as a band.

All of us at Headbangers India are with  Marodia’s family, friends and fellow bandmates in these darkest of hours. It is certainly a sordid moment in the metal scene for the entire nation and we hope for everyone associated to be able to make it through it.

Chaoskampf announce the hunt for a new vocalist

Pune’s groove metal machine Chaoskampf have announced that they are looking for a new vocalist after long time frontman Shreyas Kandekar quit the band very recently. Here is the official announcement from Facebook:

Well here is to let you know that we are looking for a vocalist. We request all of you guys to kindly share this status and help us reach a lot of people and find a vocalist. Thanks a lot for the help. It means a lot to us.

 

Needless to say, if you think you have the lung power to be in the band, then do contact the band. Chaoskampf recently released their EP ‘Rise and Reconstruct’ online.

 

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