Artist description Shrapnel is a Thrash metal band based in Bangalore, India.

Music Style Old School Thrash Metal

Musical Influences Iron Maiden, Sepultura, Metallica, Slayer, Kryptos, Threinody to name a few

Similar Artists Iron Maiden, Sepultura, Metallica, Slayer, Kryptos, Threinody

Artist History Shrapnel was formed in the September of 2001 by Guitarist/Vocalist Deepak Rao and Drummer Akash. After performing at the regular Sunday Jams and opening at Strawberry Fields ’01, along with a few competitions...Shrapnel underwent a lineup change mainly due to the fact that some of the members wanted to pursue different musical directions. Varun (Rhythm) and Sudeep (Bass) quickly filled the void and Shrapnel was back in the Jam Room by late August….after that Shrapnel played a well-received show at The Club at the September Sunday Jam. Shrapnel was awarded “Best Rock Band” at Ground Zero, an event hosted by The Country Club, a competition among 10 bands. Shrapnel also played at the “Rock For Peace” concert at Palace Grounds, Bangalore with other bands all over the country. Shrapnel believes STRONGLY in original music, and that they should be played regularly……after all what’s the use of own comps if you don’t play them??? Shrapnel’s music is a mixture of Thrash, Power Metal, Doom and good old Heavy Metal with a strong emphasis on melody….the lyrics are mainly about situations, circumstances, and contemplation. Shrapnel currently has 5 original compositions…which are played on a regular basis. Shrapnel hopes to cut a demo soon, and work is underway. Some of Shrapnel’s songs are : Path Of Vengeance Futile When Doubt Takes Over Betrayed Shrapnel’s influences are varied…Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Early Metallica, Slayer, Sepultura, Kreator and the Garden City’s best bands like Threinody and Kryptos who have influenced the band’s music. Shrapnel has currently one demo of their performance at Rock For Peace, those interested in procuring it can contact Deepak at raodeepak@hotmail.com

Group Members Deepak : Lead guitar and Vox Akash : Drums Varun : Rhythm Guitar Sudeep : Bass Guitar

Location Bangalore, Karnataka - India

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