Artist description Anand clique. - as read about in the Anand Bhatt interview in India Abroad, The Entertainer, and the Flyer Times, and heard about on VH1 news - is becoming the new icon for Chicagoland rock and metal. They've received many compliments from major artists in the industry (like ROB ZOMBIE , ICED EARTH, and Joey from MANOWAR), and the radio stations. MediaOne had sponsored two music videos that they aired twice a week in April 1998, and the CD has gained many radio requests from Chicagoland fans. Two songs were in the top ten on Rebel Radio 94.3FM for many months straight. Both songs have also gained airplay and respect from ROCK 103.5 (WRCX) and other radio stations across the world. Subculture Magazine lists Anand clique. as one of the top ten metal bands in Chicago. Vivid Video has selected a click. song to be in upcoming major world-wide film releases. Dreamworks and Warner Brothers are currently considering Anand clique. songs to be in upcoming films. Anand clique.. is also representing the U.S. in the World Metal Inquisition compilation from Sweden off of SMI, and the METAL LEGION compilation from Singapore. Furthermore, a song is on the Culture Shock III Chicagoland compilation that will be used as a promotion by Guitar Center, Tower Records, The GAVIN Report, and many others. Anand clique. also has a song on a compilation with MOTORHEAD, Dropkick Murphys, The Dwarves, and many more.

Music Style Tribal Hardcore

Musical Influences Sepultura, Slayer, Faith No More, Ravi Shankar

Similar Artists Slayer, Sepultura, Mr. Bungle

Artist History See Description, or check out http://members.tripod.com/~downbelow________-Anand Bhatt[You can seen him on the X show, and you can catch him on VH1] Anand Bhatt is most known for his work with Jim Martin of Faith No More, Anand clique., and Project .44. He has shared the stage with many great musicians, and is recognized within the famous music community. He is a leading jazz sitar player.Anand is also VERY well known in the adult entertainment industry as a musician. He has done some soundtrack work for the AVN best picture winner, "Seven Deadly Sins," and writes full scores for Playboy, Vivid Video, and certain websites for the girls.His new CD with Jim Martin, titled "Conflict" is said to be a GRAMMY shoe-in by NARAS for Metal/Dance music. Vivid Video will be sponsoring the major music video for MTV, VH1, and its affiliate channels.Anand currently endorses exclusively: Jackson Guitars, Dean-Markley strings and accesories, Mesa/Boogie Heads, and LensQuest/WildEyes "Anand Bhatt Red" contact lenses (you may have seen the magazine ad), and non-exclusively:Randall Cabinets.Anand has currently made appearances in the following movies and films :Prisoner of the Mind (Showtime) [Major Supporting Role]Debbie Does New Orleans [Cameo]Kobe Tai's Perfect

Group Members The current members of Anand clique. are:Anand Bhatt: Vocals, GuitarRyba: GuitarRob Stout: BassRob Everhart (formerly of FILTER): Drums

Instruments Ryba plays Washburn guitars, Anand Bhatt plays Jackson guitars and uses Dean Markley strings and accesories exclusively. Anand also endorses MESA/BOOGIE, WildEyes contact lenses, and NEO Violins.

Albums click., Culture ShockIII compilation, Worldwide Metal Inquisition compilation, EXPO of the Extreme II with Motorhead, the Dropkick Murphys, the Dwarves, and more.

Press Reviews C'mon - see Vivid Video, Jack Daniels, Dean Markley, and all the magazines and media they advertise in.Check out: http://www.jacksonguitars.com

Additional Info You can see Anand Bhatt in various movies on cable and from Vivid Video and Playboy.

Location Chicago, IL - USA

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