Tag Archives: Pentagram

Pentagram blows the FROG away

by Siddharth Talwar (April 10, 2013)

What: Pentagram, Live Where: blueFROG, Mumbai When: April 5th, 2013 18 years of being together has got to show. Consisting of Papal Mane on bass, Shiraz Bhattacharya on drums, Randolph Correia on guitars and sampling and Vishal Dadlani on Vocals; … READ MORE >>

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Pentagram to release a 'Best Of' album soon

by Divya Naik (December 18, 2012)

Rock band Pentagram is all set to release a Best Of Pentagram album soon, said Randolph Correia, guitarist of the band. The tracks in the album will have a reggae touch to them, he added and will be released in … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Indie News, Main Story, Show Case | Tagged Best Of Pentagram, Bloodywood, Divya Naik, guitarist of the band, Jack Daniel's Awards, Papal Mane, Pentagram, pentagram india, Pentagram Music, Randolph Correia, rock band india, Shiraz Bhattacharya, Tomorrow's Decided, Vishal Dadlani, We're Not Listening | Comments Off

Loud And Clear

by Anita Iyer & Divya Naik (October 18, 2012)

The music business could truly be said to have its own ways. While the most reputed may have a fallout in one embarrassing incident, there are those who take their own time to grow and then stay afoot, steadily. Only … READ MORE >>

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Clicks from Nh7 Weekender, Delhi – Day One

by Sound Box (October 17, 2012)

Advaita playing on The Dewarists stage, day one Gaurav Vaz of The Raghu Dixit Project looking miffed with the sound check! Raghu Dixit at his smiling best!

Posted in Snapped! | Tagged Advaita, Anoushka Shankar, Day One, Gaurav Vaz, Parth, Pentagram, Raghu Dixit, The Dewarists Stage, The Raghu Dixit Project, Vishal Dadlani | Comments Off

Day One at the Nh7 Weekender, Delhi – A lowdown!

by Sound Box (October 14, 2012)

The last act was truly the best as they say – Anoushka Shankar managed to pull a crowd of metalheads, the uninitiated and the regulars as well. The 40 minute set saw her playing her entire album Traveller released last … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Indie News, Main Story, Show Case | Tagged Advaita, Anoushka Shankar, beer, BLOT!, breezer, Buddh International Circuit, David Guetta, Delhi, dewar's the dewarists, Dub Station, dub step, grass, Music Basti Project, Nh7 Weekender, nh7 weekender delhi, nly much louder, OML, Pentagram, Raghu Dixit, Raghu Dixit Project, sohail arora, Vishal Dadlani | Comments Off

Nh7 Weekender Delhi line up announced

by Sound Box (September 12, 2012)

How to get your ex boyfriend back Nh7 Weekender, called as India's happiest music festival is scheduled to take place on October 13th and 14th 2012 at Ground D, Buddh International Circuit, Delhi NCR. With six stages spanning over two … READ MORE >>

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Pentagram at the Nocturne shoot – courtesy Kunal Kakodkar

by Sound Box (June 22, 2012)

Posted in Snapped! | Tagged kunal kakodkar, nocturne, Pentagram, Randolph Correia, Vishal Dadlani | Comments Off

Pentagram win big at Jack Daniel Rock Awards 2012

by Sound Box (February 25, 2012)

The Jack Daniel Rock Awards 2012 saw Pentagram sweeping maximum number of awards with much pride. This year also saw some tweaks with regard to the venue – the awards night was hosted at Mehboob Studios in Bandra. Performers for … READ MORE >>

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Romancing Rock

by Divya Naik (February 19, 2012)

Divya Naik traces the evolution of the Mumbai edition of Hard Rock Cafe Liberalization brought with it brought in cultural transformations and gradually, with time; many sub cultures started mushrooming in the metros. It brought Roger Waters to Mumbai. It … READ MORE >>

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Nominations for Jack Daniel’s Rock Awards 2012 Announced

by Sound Box (January 12, 2012)

Jack Daniel’s Rock Awards 2012, India’s biggest and most prestigious annual rock awards show honouring original music produced during the preceding twelve months, is back with its seventh edition. The award ceremony is slated for February 2012. Jack Daniel’s tie … READ MORE >>

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Sidd Coutto’s starts a new band

by Sound Box (December 23, 2011)

Indie musician Sidd Coutto has been a part of several bands over the years and even dabbled in Bollywood. He has been a drummer for the rock band Zero and Three Guys And a Girl, a vocalist for Helgas Fun … READ MORE >>

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Livewire 2011 gets bigger and better

by Sound Box (December 8, 2011)

Livewire, India’s biggest semi-professional music band competition, is the ultimate launchpad for semi pro bands who are looking to make it big in the world of music. Hundreds of bands from various parts of the country and across several genres of … READ MORE >>

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Ray ban’s ‘Never Hide Sounds’ chooses top five bands

by Sound Box (November 24, 2011)

Giving stage to emerging sounds, the Ray Ban Never Hide Sounds’ five-month long band hunt campaign came to an end. Consisting of a pre-selected jury of musicians like Suraj Jagan, Luke Kenny, Shibani Kashyap, Anaida and more alongside popular … READ MORE >>

Posted in Buzz, Indie News | Tagged Anaida, BLEK, Digital Suicide, Fire Exit, Grind, Lightyear's Explode, Little Babooksha, Luke Kenny, Never Hide Sounds, Pentagram, Ray Ban, Shibani Kashyap, Something Relevant, Suraj Jagan | Comments Off

Pentagram releases music video for Bloodywood

by Sound Box (October 17, 2011)

India’s electro-rockers’ Pentagram released music video for their track ‘Lovedrug Climbdown’ off their recently released fourth album Bloodywood. The track has an animated video, created by famous city illustrator and graphic designer Sameer Kulavoor, under his label Bombay Duck Designs. … READ MORE >>

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Artist Aloud launches new Indie Series

by Sound Box (October 5, 2011)

ArtistAloud.com is launching ‘Seagram’s FUEL Your Thank God It’s Rock On Friday’ (TGIRF) featuring 14 Indian Rock Bands. Starting on Friday 30 September with rock band Parikrama, ArtistAloud.com will feature documentary rock band every week showcasing various elements of their … READ MORE >>

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Vishal Dadlani’s new Bloodywood album

by Sound Box (May 9, 2011)

Composer Vishal Dadlani (ofthe Vishal-Shekhar duo) has launched a new album that, ironically, takes a dig at Bollywood, the popular name of the Hindi film industry. Titled Bloodywood, this is the fourth studio album the band has come out with, … READ MORE >>

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“India appreciates artists with flair, colour and energy”

by Chiraag Sutar (December 17, 2010)

For India, 2011 will open with resounding grooves set loose by international acts like The Prodigy. The UK based electronica band will be headlining at the Eristoff Invasion festival alongside bands like Pentagram, Midival Punditz and Jalebee Cartel. Scheduled to … READ MORE >>

Posted in Interviews | Tagged electronica band, Eristoff Invasion festival, international acts, Jalebee Cartel, Midival Punditz, Pentagram, The Prodigy, Zak Biddu | Comments Off

Pentagram launches PentaTV

by sound box (September 20, 2010)

Indian rock-band Pentagram has launched PentaTV, the band’s own series of webisodes. PentaTV will cover everything from studio sessions, live gigs, behind – the – scenes of music video shoots, planning the launch of their upcoming album ‘Bloodywood’ and just … READ MORE >>

Posted in Indie News | Tagged Babble Fish, Bloodywood, Mental Zero, Pentagram, PentaTV, Vishal | Comments Off