BANGALORE OPEN AIR 2013 has announced the first international act to perform this year – IHSAHN.

Founder Salman U. Syed posted on Facebook “Presenting the first band of Bangalore Open Air, all the way from the icy fjords of Norway, we give you IHSAHN

One of the most revered and respected figures in the history of black metal and one of the founding members of the legendary Emperor, Ihsahn has transcended the boundaries of one of the bleakest and most insidious genres of metal to become a solo artist of incredible repute. With four stunning studio releases under his belt that meld his black metal roots with traditional heavy metal, classical music and eclectic prog, Ihsahn has firmly established himself as one of the most diverse and unique artists in the metal world.

Bangalore Open Air presents you with this once in a lifetime opportunity to witness one of metal’s elite figures, in the flesh right here for the very first time on Indian soil. Curse ye all who dare miss it!!!!”

A few days ago Dark Tranquility had also confirmed that they would be performing at BOA 2013 in an interview with Metal Assault website but this has not be officially announced yet.