UPCOMING GIG: Forged In Fire II

FORGED IN FIRE II

On the 3^rd of May, Kolkata will witness its first ever crowd-funded gig, “Forged in Fire II” organized by Kolkata Old School Metal Association (KOSMA). The line-up of six bands consists of both seasoned and newly formed bands from the city and the north-east.

-THE BANDS-

NECRODEITY (Death Metal, Kolkata)

Necrodeity, formed in 2012 is a death metal band hailing from Kolkata. Necrodeity’s music embraces the theological antagonistic axioms of the deus absconditus or the creator who resigned. Necrodeity has played at prestigious events like Trendslaughter Fest and the Ritual Ascension Fest. Necrodeity’s artillery has a demo to be released very soon and an international compilation featuring Mantak, Belligerent Intent, Orator, Nafarmaan and other bands.

MORTAR (Old School Thrash Metal, Kolkata)

Mortar, formed in 2011, is often identified as the ‘first of its kind’. Mortar has remained true to old school thrash metal and draws influence from the likes of Slayer, early Metallica, early Sepultura, Kreator, Sodom and Megadeth. Mortar’s sound means absolute assault, and the band’s debut EP, ‘Ground Zero’ puts forth unmatched aggression with well-accomplished bold vocal tasks, fierce progressions and dexterous drumming. Mortar definitely has a slew of promising material in store and you sure should have the circle pits ready for them!

Discography-

Ground Zero; EP; 2013

Motorhead India Tribute by Various Artists; Compilation; 2013

Beer-O-Calypse; Single; 2014

Currently working on a compilation details of which are soon to be announced.

PURGATION INC. (Death Metal, Kolkata)

Purgation a.k.a Purgation Inc. formed in 2010 is one of the masterly death metal bands in the country. The band is signed under extreme metal record label Slaughter House Records based in USA and released their debut EP Exterminated Malfeasance in 2013 which received wide critical adulation. Purgation presented their ‘aggressive musicality’ at illustrious events like the Undergrind Fest, ’12 where they supported Wormrot from Singapore and at Death Skull Ritual 2 and Banish the Posers Fest in Bangladesh alongside other accomplished bands.

Discography-

Exterminated Malfeasance; EP; 2013

DEADBOLT (Thrash/ Death, Kolkata)

Deadbolt, formed in 2013 is a four-piece thrash/death band which embraces the splendour of the old school. Deadbolt’s undeniable aggression and musicality have established them as one of the best live acts in Kolkata. The band recently played Thrashfest in Thane. Inspired by bands like Slayer, Kreator, Sodom, Morbid Angel and Death, Deadbolt delivers ‘in-your-face’ thrash/ death attack!

Discography-

City of Rot; Single; 2013

DAS HUBRIS (Hard Rock, Hooghly)

Das Hubris formed only in 2013, is a comparatively new band that plays hard rock drawing inspiration from the likes of Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, Cream, Deep Purple and Guns ‘N’ Roses. The band have proved their good musical acumen through some memorable live performances in the city and two singles.

Discography-

Running from the Law; Single; 2013

Tipsy Evening Blues; Single; 2013

WICKED CHILD (Old-School Thrash Metal, Shillong)

Wicked Child are an old-school thrash metal band formed in 2011. The band’s sound, unique in its own way, incorporates elements of crossover thrash. Wicked Child seems to be a promising band with raw power which reflects in their originals. Forged in Fire is going to be the band’s first outstation gig.

Discography-

Beer Queer; Demo; 2013

Vomit Holocaust; Demo; 2013

Thrash Metal; Demo; 2013

-THE ORGANIZERS-

KOLKATA OLD SCHOOL METAL ASSOCIATION (KOSMA)is an initiative that seeks to enhance the heavy metal scenario in the city and has already hosted a two successful open air gigs, Metal on Metal Open Air and Hard N Heavy Open Air besides the first chapter of Forged in Fire.

To join KOSMA group, click here!

-THE VENUE-

JOGESH MIME ACADEMY

95, Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Rd

Anami Sangha

Kalighat

Kolkata

West Bengal 700026

You can RSVP to the event, here!

-Preview by Debarati Das