The changing scene of Rock and Metal music in India

With Bollywood music totally ruling the Indian music industry, times are slowly changing. People, mostly the youth, fed with up with the cheesy Bollywood music and want their music to be heavy have switched to the genres of Rock and Metal.

Bands of almost every sub genre of Rock and Metal, now exist in India. They are gaining audience, as more and more people have switched or are switching to these genres. But forming a band is not as easy in the country as compared to many others. For instance, if you are a guitarist and want to form a band, you may find a second guitarist but you will have to strive hard to search for a bassist or a drummer. But with changing times, this scenario is changing.

Now to the main reason I am writing this post: International Bands. 2012 has been an exciting year for Indian metalheads and rock lovers so far and is becoming more and more exciting. Earlier this year, India witnessed the second coming of two of the most amazing bands in the world- the progressive death metal gods Opeth and groove metal giants Lamb of God. Lately Finnish rockers Poets of the fall performed in various cities around the country. Korn is touring the country with 3 shows in 3 major cities- Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru (Mumbai gig got cancelled due to heavy rains in the city and security concerns).

Metalheads in India must have marked the 20th of October on their calenders. The dreams of many will finally come true as Slayer will be playing their first ever gig in the country in Bengaluru. Gojira, which are one of my favorites are also playing in Bengaluru on the 15th of December. There are rumors of other big performances by thrash giants, Megadeth later this year and Slash, Guns n Roses and System of a Down, the next year.

So this has been a really good year for metalheads and rock lovers across the country and I really hope this scene improves more in the coming times and Indian bands gain good global reputation.

Don't forget to keep it heavy |m|