Asheem Chakravarty 1957 -2009

Posted in News Tagged: asheem chakravarty, indian ocean, music ]]> https://indianrockmp3.wordpress.com/2009/12/25/asheem-chakravarty-indian-ocean/feed/ 5 IRMP3 Asheem Chakravarty 1957 - 2009 https://indianrockmp3.wordpress.com/2009/12/25/thirteen-cusp-mumbai/ https://indianrockmp3.wordpress.com/2009/12/25/thirteen-cusp-mumbai/#respond Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:52:36 +0000 http://indianrockmp3.com/?p=6014 ]]> OK ! This one is for the records. Cusp the band were ‘supposebly’ the best Alt rock act to emerge from Mumbai in the early part of this decade (Sorry! I wasn’t around ).  Now disbanded ‘CUSP’ has released ‘Thirteen’ of its best compositions as a FREE DOWNLOAD Album titled ‘Thirteen’ at this location. (Yes !  Download link is now working- Thanks to Anit Gvlani)

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More about CUSP on Indiecision.com .

Limit Zero is a studio project from Bangalore , India. Formed in late 2008 by Shreyas Skandan, the project hadn’t made any progress until early 2009 when Sachin Rajmohan (Kaashmora) joined the project as vocalist. The idea behind Limit Zero was to unify various genres and sounds to create one melodic soundscape with a hint of brutality, and a concept that focuses on Space, Gravity and other interstellar uncertainties.

Limit Zero’s  first release – A self titled 3 track demo EP is out. It is available for free download

IRMP3 : Hey Guys Congratulations  on the Limit Zero EP release, tell us a litlle bit about the project Limit Zero
Shreyas: Limit Zero started off as my solo project . But the main idea was to eventually form a stable line up and play shows. I met Sachin through a mutual friend and we hit it off pretty well as we had similar taste in music and both of us had an unexplainable fascination for space. The idea behind our music is to unify various genres and sounds to create an ambient-melodic soundscape with a hint of brutality. And our artwork reflects the concept that drives our music, SPACE. The atmosphere that we try to create in our music is merely our way of expressing what space is to us and as the name suggests, there’s a mathematical factor involved as well. Also, we might not be the most technical musicians, but we make sure there’s a lot of groove, and with groove comes a little bit of complexity and technicality.

IRMP3: Please introduce yourselves
Shreyas Skandan – I’m currently doing my 12th standard/1st year Pre-University. Finding time for one band is hard enough, so no , I haven’t played for any serious band prior to Limit Zero, just a couple of projects and a college band.

Sachin Rajmohan – I`m curently working as a Market Research Analyst for a private firm. I’ve played for several alternative bands like GravE , Schnell etc. Of recent ,my vocal style has changed drastically. Apart from Limit Zero, I also do vocals for Kaashmora, another progressive band from Bangalore.

IRMP3: Your debut offering sounds very promising , Tell us about the making of Limit Zero EP

Shreyas Skandan

Shreyas : Since Limit Zero is currently a studio project , we wanted to put out a demo cd as soon as possible. At first, the idea was to release a full length, but we decided to put out a 3 or 4 track debut EP instead. A lot of work went into materialising this idea since we wanted to record everything ourselves. Countless number of hours went in tracking as we’ve got a lot of layers going on in every song. It wasn’t an easy task! I recorded all the instruments and programmed the drums. Sachin wrote the lyrics and did all the vocals. Also, artwork to us was a very important part of this EP and Limit Zero in general. We want people to, not only hear our music, but see and feel it . The visual aspect plays a vital role , almost as vital as the music. We got our myspace designed by Benjamin Guarino of Thinking Imagery. He has done artwork for Periphery , Haunted Shores , Casey Sabol etc. We went back and forth with a couple of ideas until he gave us exactly what we wanted! Coming to the CD artwork, this was done prior to the myspace by Jon Allen. As for production aspect of the CD, we got the tracks mixed and mastered by Hugo Welti Pelaez of Mexico. He’s been a friend of ours for quite some time and has a great sense of tone and music. We believe that a great release is made of two things – good music and good production and we’d like to think we have both!

IRMP3: Sachin, lead us through the songs of Limit Zero, what are your lyrical themes?

Approaching Infinity: (Right Click Save)

The lyrical content around the song is about how we struggled against all odds to make this CD happen. The lyrics describe how time is always moving forward and the only way to get something done is by ‘acting now’ . And the only way to cheat this is by breaking down the Quantum Theory.

Focus:

This song is a comparison between the mortal life we lead and SPACE. We take for granted that we are at the epicentre/focus of all that is real , but our existance is insignificant when compared to things happenning out there. We are all part of something so big, that we fail to realize we are nothing but star dust.

Arcturus :

Shreyas named this song as he had a strange fascination for the star – Arcturus, while composing it. Arcturus corresponds to the Hindu astronomy of Svātī, which happens to be compatible with my star, Karka (or Cancer). The song also goes on to describe the life cycle of stars in general and how our own star is heading towards it’s end.

“Before light fades….”

IRMP3: Personally I feel Limit Zero is an awesome project even though drums are programmed, any plans to play these songs on stage?

Sachin Rajmohan

Shreyas : Definitely! We are already on the lookout for musicians. We’ve approached a few very talented drummers and bass guitarists and they’ve all shown a lot of interest. However, we will not be able to audition any musicians untill I finish my final examinations but we plan on hitting the stages at the earliest.

And yes the EP has programmed drums as it is the most cost efficient way to get a great drum sound. There were plans of having sessions drummers record live drums for the CD but our budget and time constraints made that impossible.

IRMP3: Any thanks you notes? shout outs?
Shreyas : I’d like to thank my mother for putting up with all the nonsense that went into making this CD! I’d like to thank my friends for always being there to support my musical endeavours.

And a big shout out to the guys from Uneven Structure for helping us with the final stages of the CD release!

Sachin : A big shout out to my girlfriend Ayshy for giving me all the confidence i need. And i’d like to thank all my fans , friends and family for their support and encouragement.

And we’d like to thank Hugo for the great mix , Benjamin Guarino from Thinking Imagery for designing our myspace , Jon Allen for designing our CD . And we would also like to thank our fans for supporting us all the way and also our critics for their expert comments that only drove us to do better. And thank you indianrockmp3.com for this interview.

The artwork has been done by Xaay who has previously worked with the likes of Nile, Karl Sanders, Necrophagist and Behemoth. The album features 10 tracks of Demonic metal.

Tracklist:
1. Between Infinity And Oblivion
2. Where Dreams And Darkness Unite
3. The Warriors Return
4. A Tragedy Befallen
5. The Unrelenting Surge Of Vengeance
6. Bound By Blood, Fire And Stone
7. Lord Of Pestilence
8. Dismembering The Fallen
9. The Final Stand
10. Omega,I

DR will also be releasing a video of the 1st single from the album ‘The Unrelenting Surge Of Vengeance’ which has been directed by Vijesh & Vaas (Scribe).

The band has also uploaded an unmastered clip of the track ‘Where Dreams And Darkness Unite’ on their Myspace Page and Reverbnation Page.

(Article Source – Demonstealerrecords.com)

Sridhar

During my last conversation with Sridhar (a.k.a Radius Vector) of Transcend fame, I remember saying to him that I liked Sridhar/Transcend over his heavier side project Melakartha… He replied ‘it is a phase’.  I wonder if he knew that I was notorious to say things when I really don’t listen to the songs and assume them to be different from they really are. This morning Sridhar sent a message saying he had released a new single titled ‘Infidel‘ and it was his best mix ever. I said to him that I would listen to it .. And I am glad I really did.. because  it kicked me right in .. you know where

Ladies and Gentlemen announcing the arrival of  Melakartha – A side project by Guitar wizard Sridharan Ravichandran. If you liked Sridhar’s debut album Transcend (Free Download link) , you will definitely like the heavier/Darker side of him.

P.S: Sridhar is now recording and mixing bands. Get in touch with Sridhar  if you or your band is interested in getting a decent mix for cheap – Email sridharancr@gmail.com

All this while, the crowd had been swelling up and getting increasingly insane, and by around 6.00 pm, it was finally time for us to get on stage. We started with Life and the place erupted. I saw a circle full of raging agitation as wide as my eyes could see. Even we somehow forgot the fatigue that we had accumulated in our rest-ridden day and all we wanted to do was lead the insanity to a crescendo of utter madness! –  New Wave of Indian Heavy Metal- Pune  (NWOIHM) gig review by Artillerie vocalist Luke.

Solder on Facebook
Solder on Reverbnation .
Solder on Myspace .

Sunnieth Revankar

Amidst the Chaos has just released  a brand new track  titled ‘ Her Friend the Wolf‘ which is now streaming on bands Myspace page.  Amidst the Chaos comprises of Sunnieth Revenkar on Vocals, Aditya Gopinathan on Guitars and Venky on Bass. Do listen to this killer track on Myspace just to preview the mayhem that will be unleashed in 2010.

1. RAMPAZZE ( Delhi / Guwahati)

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2.ATMOSFEAR (Mumbai)

3. PURPLEBLOOD (Trivandrum )

4. KAASHM0RA ( Bangalore )

5. ZYGNEMA ( Mumbai)

6. ABANDONED AGONY ( Bangalore )

7. BLIND IMAGE (Chennai)

8. CRYPTED ( Chennai)

9. T-MAN’S HMI PRIMA BASS GUITAR WORKSHOP ( Guwahati / IIM-Kozhikode )

Date : 31st December ‘2009 .

Venue : Geoffrey’s Pub ,
RADHA REGENT .
# 171, Jawaharlal Nehru Salai.
Arumbakkam, Chennai-106

Time : 8 pm till 2am

This is a unique event happening on 31^st Dec evening for the 1^st time in Chennai. So let’s make a history.

For more details of  the show mail us at unseenunderground@gmail.com

Or call Nicky – 9380560142

Black metal anyone?

During the razz days during the mid 2000 there used to be a handful of black metal acts in Mumbai which regularly used to play live. Lack of originality ultimately led to their demise.

After giving a listen to 1833 Ad’s tracks on their myspace & reverbnation link from their forthcoming album “My Dark Symphony”, one can safely say they have experimented with their own brand of black metal. Melodic but at the same time brutal makes this Delhi metal outfit stand out from its counterparts in the Indian metal scene.

1833 AD

Originally founded by vocalist Nishant Abraham and bassist Sushmit Mazumdar in 2004, 1833 AD has been playing its own brand of Black Metal ever since. Dark riff oriented intros prepare you for the mayhem thereafter. With a distinctive vocal style, Nishant stamps his unique rasped vocal style to the band’s compositions. Rahul’s dark & grim melodic riffing adds a new dimension to the brutality of 1833AD’s music.I was most impressed by Sushmit’s bass work on tracks like “Empty shrine” & “Inheritance evil”. One of the best I have heard from bass players around in the Indian metal scene. With blast beats & double bass in abundance Shashank takes it up a level behind the kit. Their music can be best described as a fresh approach towards the black metal genre with some intricate musicianship.

With things heating up in the growing metal scene in our country, 1833 AD is most definitely the band look out for in the coming year.” My Dark Symphony” comes out mid 2010

*Jitesh Rajan is a Ad professional by day and a die hard  ’Metal head’ by night. He is one of the handful of guys who work selflessly to promote  the Indian underground Scene.

The Flaming Skull Podcast , India’s only Metal Podcast is back after a chota sa break. This time around its louder than ever , featuring 5 of the  ‘brutalest’ bands from India. Featured on 7th episode of TFSP THE CARNAGE RETURNS are ..
Tracklist:
Abandoned Agony (Bangalore, India) – Before My Grave
Myspace
Guillotine (Delhi, India) – Crave
Myspace
FLH (Montreal, Canada)- D.U.(Depleted Uranium)
Myspace Website
Blind Image(Chennai, India) – Decipher
Myspace Website
Zygnema (Mumbai, India) – Scarface
Soundclick .

Visit The Flaming Skull Podcast to download this scull crushing episode …

P.S : Parental Discretion adviced

Special Thank you to my son for not unplugging the modem when it mattered the most, and thank you to my wife for her unconditional support. Thank you Headbangers.in for the sweetest gesture of interviewing me (who’d have thunk that ).

Finally Thanks to Jitesh Rajan, Neerav Gupta, Ritesh Mayekar, Itihas Shetty, Sridhar for their support and contribution with articles, and……….  Ashwin Sharma, what Can i say about this guy? He is the living rock Wikipedia, with out him things wouldn’t have been this crazy.. Thank You Ashwin.

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Pune is facing a New wave of Indian Heavy Metal assault  on 19th of December at  Swiss Cheese Garden, ABC Farms, North Main Road courtesy of Force India Formula one Team and Royal Enfield In asociation with Furtado’s Music, Grey&Saurian Records and Flaming Skull Podcast. The assault will be spearheaded by  Artillerie(Delhi), Devoid (Bombay), Blind Image (chennai) supported by Pune’s own Noiseware, Dark Helm and Insanity Quotient.

Be There !!

 ROCKIN AROUND THE X’MAS TREE

Rusty Moe

Track List :

1. Mind games .

2. The Desecrater .

3. Phrophecy of War .

4.Wasteful Hate .

DOWNLOAD LINK .

For all ye head bangers, Spring Fest 2010 offers more than you ever dreamt of. Your ‘endless mile’ ends @ Jnan Ghosh Stadium,IIT Kharagpur .Yes,the ‘writing is on the wall’ !!! On 23rd January,2010 SKIDROW is going to lift you all off your feet at Spring Fest 2010. So dont miss this opportunity to attend the mega concert. I will be there headbanging,will you also join me?

WHAT?? SKID Fvckin ROW (minus Sabastian Bach) is touring India?  guess its happening finally .. Amon Amarth, Textures, Maiden, Purple, Megadeth, now skidrow… who’s next? GnR? Well that did happen … almost

Anyways to be sure , I did check the Skidrow website/myspace .. no mention of a Tour de India, But lets hope this just happens. I know some glam heads who’d die/kill to be there.

BTW who said Hammerfall was coming to Saarang Chennai?

The New Album

Guitar maestro Warren Mendonsa has released ‘The New Album‘ from his highly acclaimed solo project ‘Blackstratblues‘. The album is available as a Free download at this Location. In 2007  Warren Mendonsa released ‘Nights in Shining Karma’ (free download) which was well received by music lovers all over the world. Mumbai’s favorite guitarist is currently back with mega band ZERO for short re union tour (with Original line up) Do catch Zero & Blackstratblues live this December (more details)

Update 1 : BLACKSTRATBLUES will be playing live at Kshitij 09 (Mithibai college grounds Mumbai) tomorrow along with Scribe  .. (More Details here ).
Update 2 : Blackstratblues tour dates: 22nd Dec HRC Mumbai, 23rd Dec Opus Pune, 26th Dec Sports Bar Hyderabad, 27th Dec Cafe Morrisson Delhi.

Tracklist:

Blackstratblues – Website .

Blackstratblues – Facebook .

Anyway’s if awards do matter to you, Jack is back .. Not Jack Baur but Jack Daniel’s is back for the 5th time calling all bands to enter JDROCK AWARDS. For more details visit Jack Rock Awards India Homepage.

Also click here to check the previous winners.