Malaysia based Melodic Black Metal band “Hayagriva” has released a music video of ‘Emperor Awaits‘ over their YouTube Channel. The song comes off their latest output Descendant XII, released early this year. The video was shot in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, during the recording of Hayagriva’s album Descendant XII and was produced and directed by Rizal Yusof. The band is signed to Khakan Production.

You can order Hayagriva ‘s latest album CD  ‘Descendand XII‘ by contacting them via mail at “shadow_hayagriva@yahoo.com”

Members:

Halim Aavimarga – Vocals

Boy Venkhateswehra – Keyboard, Synth, Sampler

Jo-O Mantheravathee – Guitar

Lee Nhajasakthee – Drums, Percussion

Listen to Hayagriva on MySpace or ReverbNation.

Watch Hayagriva – Emperor Awaits (Music Video) here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mwjp9Ftxd3Y

We caught up with Nepal’s symphonic black metallers, KALODIN, who recently released their sophomore effort, Sarv EP. We spoke with band’s founder/guitarist, Davin Shakya for an exclusive interview.

Hails, brother. Greetings from MetalIndia Magazine on the release of your second EP ‘Sarv’. How are you guys feeling about it?
Greetings. Extremely relieved!

Well, first of all, we would like to know about the formation of the band, line up changes and the major events that followed.
Kiew Jay Joel did the vocals for the first album, “The Bestial Ritualism of Harlotry”. The band, after relocating in Nepal, started out with a new line up with the members from ‘Garudh’. Sanjay Maharjan, Ashish Senchury and Gobinda Senchury have been with Kalodin for more than 2 years and its amazing. Bikash Rai had just left for overseas to pursue his studies. We have Pramod Ban on bass currently. We played couple of open air concerts in Kathmandu namely, Nepfest series, Ides of March, Silence Festival and a Metal Mayhem tour to Gangtok and Guwahati, India. We just had an EP release gig and planning on more tours.

Now, tell us something about the EP. Give us a little insight into the concept/ theme/ tale behind each track.
The general theme of the EP or rather a song, “Trishula” is inspired by the image of Hindu Deities and the epic tales namely ‘Shiva’. The concept is such that the songs from the EP are written in their own context and the title of the EP, “Sarv” which means ‘to kill’ or ‘to injure’, an euphemism used to express the phenomenal urge to be liberated from within, is used in the song “Trishula” which inspired the theme of this record. This EP is an experimental approach to what we might end up doing in the next album. The theme strongly uplifts our musical/philosophical intent in the album hence the name, “Sarv”.

Which musical and non musical influences are present in the EP?
I started applying natural harmonic minor scale to most of what i play. After a few jam session, messing around with a few Eastern Classical scales. I was extremely appealed by how it may sound if induced with our own influences. As for non musical influences. It was in trance, the music was written. All the thoughts are being written in words.

Could you tell us about the music making process of Kalodin? What is it like?
Its different this time really. For the first album, we did everything via internet. Used MIDI drums to fill up the void of not having a drummer then. Now, Gobinda Senchury with his live drumming made the audio sound much better. After composing the guitars, we add other instruments gradually and make any amendments if needed. As the song progresses, we get a clearer perspective on which direction to head towards. Most of the compositions are done in the band’s home studio.

You’ve told previously ‘Sarv’ means ‘to kill’ in Sanskrit. How appropriate, according to you, is the EP title?
“SARV” is a word used as a medium to express the general intent we’re going for, musically and philosophically. All 4 songs doesn’t necessarily have the same theme because this is only the EP . An experimental approach to what could be done if the music is arranged otherwise.

You had an EP launch event promoting the release. Are there any gigs or tour or any other promotional campaign lined up to promote the EP?
Yes. We do have a few gigs lined up and yet to be confirmed to promote the release within the country for a start.

How would you describe your music to anyone who is not aware of your music?
Its the cross between the musicality derived from Black Metal and our own influences. The EP is the result of it.

I listened to your pretty impressive debut EP ‘The Bestial Ritualism of Harlotry’. In what aspects 2nd ep is better than the first?
We have live drums this time and mix is definitely much better than the first album. We infused a few new influences, enhancing the current release.

Which are your favorite Black Metal bands?
Marduk, Mayhem, Burzum, Immortal, Behemoth and many more.

Do you guys play gigs with corpse paint, spikes and black leather on?
We do have a similar attire when onstage.

I like to ask this question from Black Metal bands – What are your opinions in relation with the religion, do you guys just don’t a give a fuck about it and walk down the infidel path of darkness.
We write what we feel about our existence. Religion is just a point of reference ; a flawed system that have consumed more than given. The music is written herein after our philosophical approach to our existence.

Thanks a lot for your time, man. Before we wrap up, speak out to your fans and supporters.
We like to thank all who have been supporting us and hope that you enjoy the new release!

Bangalore based stoner/doom metal, Bevar Sea, have organized a Bangalore Open Air pre-party in Chennai to get started for the B.O.A. Bevar Sea will be supported by

1. Witchgoat
2. Crypted
3. Vidyut

Event takes place on June 3rd at Star Rock Cafe, Chennai.

RSVP to the event on Facebook here

Melodic Doom/Death Metal band from Az Zarqa’ (Jordan) ”Chalice Of Doom” has released a single titled ‘Serenade For The Lost‘ just before the finish of their second full length album. The released song  is a re-mastered track originally taken from the debut album “Immemorial Nightfall” released in August 2011. The band is signed to Russia based Satanarsa Records.

Chalice Of Doom are:
Fares Swedan : Harsh Vocals
Ahmad Seffo : All Guitars, Bass
Azmo Lozmodial : Spoken/Clean Vocals, Compositions, Keys

There are special guest performances by Majd Qewar (Flute) and King Luke (Drums). The artwork is designed by the Polish horror and gore designer Nagrobek, and mixing and mastering is done by Azmo Lozmodial.

Also, the band has recently made the following announcement on their Facebook Page regarding the departure of their drummer:

“We would like to announce that Muhammad Jaber (The Drummer Of The Band) has decided officially to leave the band with (Thabet Abu-Hammad – Who Turned To Session Member) for some personal issues and specially for the distance between the members what made it harder to work as a band member.”

Listen to Chalice Of Doom over their MySpace Page.

Listen to the released single ”Serenade For The Lost” here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48DoJ7qjT_M

Good news for all Old School Heavy Metal lovers – Sahil ‘Demonstealer’ Makhija has launched a new metal band “Hellwind“, where he will be handling drum duties. The band has straightaway released their debut demo track ”Taste of Metal”. You can listen to the track and go through the lyrics on their SoundCloud Page or ReverbNation Page which has already got more than 1000 plays in less than 24 hours.

Taken from their Facebook Page, “In the immortal words of AC/DC- ‘Rock n’ roll ain’t noise pollution, rock n’ roll ain’t gonna die’. United by their love for wailing guitars, pounding drums, leather and the spirit of the 80s, Hellwind is a motley crew of musicians from Mumbai who love to rock n’ roll. Hailing from various veteran bands around Mumbai (Demonic Resurrection, Workshop, Spook, Reptilian Death, Funk The System, Colossus, Apollonian Quest, Zephyr), the members of the band have trained under the tutelage of the various Gods of Rock and take immense pleasure in showcasing their wizardry before you. So expect the theatrics of KISS, the hooks of Def Leppard, the melodies of Poison, the groove of Van Halen and the banshee wails of Judas Priest. Moreover, since the band is on an eternal quest to turn everything they touch into a riffalicious masterpiece, expect their own spin on popular commercial hits as well.”

Logo by: Akash Dwivedi

Photo by: Tushar T Dhanawade

Line-up of  ’Hellwind‘:
Akshay Deodhar – The Vocal Viscount (Spook)
Rajarshi Bhattacharyya – The Samurai of Shred  (ex-Workshop)
Kiron Kumar – The Creature of Riff Lagoon (ex-Colossus)
Aditya Kadam – Super Commando Groove (Workshop, Funk The System)
Demonstealer – The Demon on Drums (Demonic Resurrection, Reptilian Death, Workshop)

Follow Hellwind on Twitter.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nmUPsjUz0C4

Band : Threinody

Album: Trimetallicthreinonide

Genre:Thrash Metal

Track List:

1.  Cold Comfort
2. Alone Again
3. Existential Schism

Download “Threinody – Trimetallicthreinonide”

Bangalore based Experimental/Progressive Metal act Cheisrah released their latest single titled “To The Subliminal” from their upcoming debut album on the band’s official Soundcloud page. The track is available for free download as well. The band had recently unveiled their fresh new logo and a bunch of crisp new band photographs. Since their inception in May 2011 and after a successful EP release last year, the band has been quite active on the gig scene in and around Bangalore as they have been participating in college shows/competitions and a few pub shows off late. Having won a a few competitions and living up to the expectations as an explosive live act, they have been able to secure a loyal and growing fan base. The band plans to release their debut full length album later this year. They are currently in the writing process for the same.

This single has been recorded by guitarist Thejus Nair, and Mixed/Mastered by Adhiraj Singh (Noiseware) at Refractor Studios, Pune.

Logo Credits: Cyber Tree India.

Photo Credits: Dev Ambardekar.

Lyrics: Imon.

Almost half an year after the release of their first single “Broken Angel“, the young Israeli Melodic Death/Groove Metal band, Arsenide, has finally released their second single “Mass Burial Machine” over their YouTube Channel which shows off the band’s groovy sound in 4:45 minutes of total chaos! Both singles will appear in their soon to come 5-track EP, regarding which more announcements will be made soon.

Line up of Arsenide:

Max Beklishchev – Vocals
Guy Primak – Guitars & Backing Vocals
Ohad Gabbay – Guitars
Daniel Merfeld – Bass
Tom Ozeri – Drums

Listen to the released track “Mass Burial Machine“ below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL-OmRzWTJs

Kaluga (Russia) based Symphonic Death Metal band Festerguts have released a track titled ‘Dissolved Bathers‘ off  their upcoming album.  The band’s upcoming album will feature re-recorded songs which were previously recorded on tape format in 90′s. You can listen to the track over their ‘SoundCloud Page‘.

‘Festerguts‘ was founded in 1993 by guitarist ‘Sergey Vasilyev’ and vocalist ‘Michael Nickolayev’. The main conception of Festerguts’ music is to combine death metal with necro lyrics and keyboards atmospheres. They released two tape releases “Delicious Evisceration” (1995), “Bloodsoaked” (1998) and promo CD (2004). Few tracks were published  on International CD compilations. They have played many concerts in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Germany. Their song ‘Besmeared With Blood And Viscera‘ was used as soundtrack in Canadian horror movie ‘Sinners And Saints’.

‘Line up‘ of the band:
Michael Nickolayev – Vocals
Sergey Vasilyev – Guitars
Ivan Izotov – Bass
Kirill Fyodorov – Drums
Vladimir Orlov – Keyboards