Bhayanak Maut
| Bhayanak Maut | |
|---|---|
 Bhayanak Maut performing at the 2010 Independence Rock XXV | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Mumbai, India |
| Genres | Groove Metal |
| Years active | Since 2003 |
| Labels | Independent Artist |
| Members |
Sunneith Revankar Rahul Hariharan Venkatraman (Baba) Aditya Nair (Amidtsya) Ishaan Krishna Vinay Venkatesh |
| Past members |
Jaison Lewis Sriram Sharma Jai Row Kavi |
Bhayanak Maut is an Indian metal band from Mumbai. The band's name was inspired by a Ramsay Brothers’ Hindi horror movie of the same name, which it translates to "Horrific Death". Although the band claims their name is inspired from a Ramsay brothers movie, there is no such movie that goes by the name of Bhayanak Maut.[1] Their music is an eclectic mix of groove metal, hardcore and death metal.[2]
History
Bhayanak Maut formed in November 2003. The band originally started out as a parody outfit until they reached the finals at a competition in Chennai. The band was formed and named by Jaison and Sriram who recruited several members including Sera Kattoua Aman, Ravi Balakrishnan, Baba and Rahul to join the band. Baba is the only remaining member of the original lineup. The band regularly has jam sessions at N.O.C. The Jam Studio in Mumbai. The band is currently in the process of recording their third full length release.
Performances
Having been on the Indian rock scene for close to nine years, Bhayank Maut (or BM for short) as it is known as among its fans has played at college fests such as Oasis-BITS Pilani, RAIT Horizons, IIT Chennai – Saarang (Finalists), NLS Strawberry Fields Bangalore, and Goa's Waves Festival. The band also had numerous gigs at venues like Cyclone, Pune. They played at the first gig at Razzberry Rhinoceros and second at SIES Sion college festival. However, the first gig with Vinay as the front man was JRO 2004 and they also came third at Blitzkrieg 2004 – the IIT Delhi competition. Another highlight in the band’s meteoric rise has been playing at GIR in 2007 in New Delhi alongside Norwegian band, Enslaved.
Their biggest break yet came in 2007 when they reached the finals of Garnier Fructis presents Channel V Launchpad live at Hard Rock Café, held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.[3] In November 2008, Bhayanak Maut played on stage at the Great Indian Rock (GIR) show at Mumbai alongside Satyricon and Sahg, and received good reviews for their performance in GIR Shillong[4] too.[5]
Jai Row Kavi took over as Bhayanak Maut's drummer in August 2009 as Rahul Hariharan decided to take a year off and complete his Master's degree in the UK.
With Jai filling in for Rahul, Bhayanak Maut played at GIR 2009 in Pune and Delhi sharing stage with Norway's Benea Reach. On December 5, 2009, Bhayanak Maut shared the stage with Holland's Textures and Sweden's Amon Amarth at Deccan Rock 2009 in Bangalore, India.
In early 2010, vocalist Vinay Venkatesh decided to only work with the band on their studio projects; however he returned to the band full-time after a month long hiatus.
Rahul Hariharan returned to India in October and the Band released its second E.P., 'Metastasis', which released on the 20th of October, 2010.
The band performed at the Inferno Festival 2011 Oslo, Norway, where they shared the stage with big names such as Meshuggah, Immortal, Napalm death, Immortal, Soilent Green, Exhumed, Today is the Day, Insense, Malevolent creation, and more.
[6] They are also regulars at the Bacardi NH7 Weekender Festival, having played all three editions of the same. in Pune in October 2011.[7] On November 27 they played in Chitrakoot Grounds Andheri West for 26th Independence Rock Fest in MUMBAI. http://www.independencerock.in/
The band has shared the stage with many international bands such as Satyricon, Megadeth, Meshuggah, Textures, Sahg, Benea Reach, Intronaut, and Amon Amarth.
Releases
Bhayank Maut have released two albums – Hell Is All People (2004) and Malignant (2006). Both the albums were well received by metal fans all over India. Bhayanak Maut have been featured in a compilation album called Fine Tuned Disasters. The album was released on August 6, 2006. The album showcased close to 20 songs from BM and other Mumbai bands like Scribe, Skincold, Amidst the Chaos, Bitchslap and Pin Drop Violence. The CD contains the following Bhayanak Maut tracks (three of which are brand new) — "Boiled Unwound Filatured", "Pica", "Phlegm Blot Technik" and "Elcit Set Nois Rot."[8]
They released their second full length studio album, which is untitled, on August 4, 2009 through Grey and Saurian Records, Delhi.[9]
The 11 song sophomore effort contains fan-favourites - RANTI NASHA, MNS MESSENGER, UNGENTLE and TIT FOR TWAT. The album picked up a 4-star review from Rolling Stone Magazine in September 2009, the first Indian Metal album to do so. The band also won 'Album of the year' - Critics choice award at the Jack Daniels rock awards 2010.
The band's latest release, Metastasis, is available for free download on their NH7 page. Download the E.P. here.
The band is currently working on the 3rd full length album, expected to release in 2013. The release will be a concept album, stories of which can be read here:
Discography
- Hell Is All People (2004)
- Malignant (2006)
- Untitled Bhayanak Maut Album (2009)
- Metastasis [EP] (2010)
Band members
- Vinay Venkatesh - vocals
- Mewalal - vocals
- Venkatraman (Baba) – guitar
- Aditya Nair (Amidtsya) – guitar
- Rahul Hariharan - drums
- Ishaan Krishna - bass