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By Aniruddh “Andrew” Bansal

Maryland-based death metal veterans Dying Fetus are ready to release their seventh studio album “Reign Supreme”, which comes out on June 19th via Relapse Records. This ‘return to roots’ album should please old-school Dying Fetus fans, and is a refreshing departure from the technical direction they were heading into on the previous couple of albums. Last night, on June 5th 2012, I spoke to drummer Trey Williams to talk about this shift in musical style, the band’s recent gig at the Maryland Deathfest, upcoming tours, last year’s “History Repeats” EP, among other things. Listen to the 12-minute conversation below, and check out the Dying Fetus facebook page for all the tour dates and info on ordering the album. Continue reading “Interview With Dying Fetus Drummer Trey Williams (Audio)”

By Aniruddh “Andrew” Bansal

Mumbai-based horror-themed heavy metal band Albatross released their new EP “The Kissing Flies” earlier this year, as part of the split release with Connecticut’s Vestal Claret. Subsequently, they did a four-show tour that took them to Chennai, Bangalore, Thane and all the way to Guwahati in the North-East of the country. They now prepare to return to Bangalore, to participate in the Bangalore Open Air festival, set to take place on June 16th. Earlier today, I caught up with vocalist Biprorshee Das to talk about what we can expect from the band at this festival, amongst other topics like the Guwahati show, his biggest influences, and lots more. Enjoy this conversation below, and make sure you get to the BOA arena early enough to catch Albatross’ set, which begins at noon. Continue reading “Albatross Frontman Talks About Guwahati Gig, Bangalore Open Air & Influences”

By Aniruddh “Andrew” Bansal

With just eleven days to go for the Bangalore Open Air festival, hometown stoner doom lords Bevar Sea look like they’re ready to put their best foot forward and give those concert attendees something to remember for a long time. Known in the Indian underground music circles for some highly enjoyable original compositions such as “Abhishtu”, “The Smiler”, “Universal Sleeper” and “Mono Gnome”, as well as for their excellent renditions of classic tunes by bands like Black Sabbath, Sleep, Kyuss, and many others, the band promises to be the standout act at Bangalore Open Air. Things will slow down during their set and the listener will get to absorb each and every riff, the way it should be. So for those who are attending BOA, check out Bevar Sea, and in the meanwhile read my conversation with bassist Avinash Ramchander as I talk to him about the show, the writing process, and his musical background. Continue reading “Bevar Sea Bassist Discusses Bangalore Open Air, Writing Process & Musical Background”

By Aniruddh “Andrew” Bansal

New Delhi-based black metal outfit 1833 AD are ready to destroy the masses at the Bangalore Open Air festival, set to take place on June 16th at the Acharya Institute Of Technology Grounds. Every band on the bill brings something different to the table in terms of musical style, and 1833 AD will do exactly that with their brand of intense, atmospheric and relentless black metal. They will be launching their debut album “My Dark Symphony” which will be on sale at the show, and of course, they’ll be performing tunes from it on stage. In a series of interviews I’m doing to promote this great festival, I caught up with 1833 AD vocalist/guitarist Nishant Abraham Varghese a few days ago to talk about Bangalore Open Air among various other things, including the band’s struggles as an unsigned group, past gigs, and future plans. Read the conversation below, and make sure to check them out at Bangalore Open Air. Continue reading “1833 AD Frontman Talks About Bangalore Open Air, Past Experiences & Future Plans”

By Aniruddh “Andrew” Bansal

Bangalore-based progressive metal band Eccentric Pendulum will be a part of the inaugural Bangalore Open Air festival, set to take place on June 16th. The band’s eclectic music will certainly add a lot to the already diverse lineup, with the likes of Kreator, Suidakra, Kryptos, Dying Embrace, Bevar Sea, 1833 A.D. and Albatross also on the bill. The band will present material from their debut album “Winding The Optics”, and attendees can expect a solid performance from these guys. In a series of interviews I’m doing to promote this amazing festival, I caught up with Eccentric Pendulum bassist Arun to talk about what to expect from them at this show, the debut album, influences, and his thoughts on the whole old-school vs new-school thing. He has some very interesting things to say, so enjoy the conversation below, and make sure to check them out at Bangalore Open Air next month. Continue reading “Eccentric Pendulum Bassist Discusses Bangalore Open Air, Influences & New-School Metal”

By Aniruddh “Andrew” Bansal

Bangalore-based old school metal band Kryptos are all set to grace the Ronnie James Dio stage at the inaugural Bangalore Open Air on June 16th, and they’ll be opening for Kreator and Suidakra. Their latest album “The Coils Of Apollyon” was released earlier this year, so Kryptos will not only provide an apt warm-up for the crowds eagerly waiting to see Kreator and Iced Earth for the first time ever, but will also give everyone a taste of their dynamic new material. In a series of interviews I’m doing to promote this killer festival, I caught up with Kyptos frontman Nolan Lewis to talk about what to expect from them at this show, the new album, the band’s history and Nolan’s thoughts on the Indian metal scene. Enjoy the conversation below, and make sure to check them out at Bangalore Open Air next month. Continue reading “Kryptos Frontman Talks About Bangalore Open Air, New Album & Band’s History”