..\\Rock music\culture//.. and Himachal…

 Rock culture, which is an alien culture to most of the Indian sub-continent, is mostly popular in the urban middle-class youth.

Shilong, termed as the rock capital of India, and Bangalore, some claim it to be more deserving of the title, are the two regions which are greatly influenced by this genre (sub-genre) of music.

Now, focusing on my home state….Himachal is experiencing a rise in influence of this genre of music/ culture among the youth especially in cities like Shimla and in educational hubs all over the state.

Taking a walk through the Mall Road in Shimla one can see youngsters dressed like rockstars, wearing T-shirts of rock bands like Children of Bodom, SOD, Iron maiden etc.

This genre is not only successful in gathering a large audience in the state but has led to rise in the number of rock bands also.

Rock Bands in Himachal…

The educational institutes like medical and engineering colleges give an easy platform for the formation of such bands due to the various cultural festivals held in such universities.

But even some organisations like the USM - Unified Shimla Musicians are helping youth in band publicity and even providing them platform to showcase their talent by organising rock events.

Some Rock events are channelizing their influence by promoting anti-drugs campaigns and green themes.

Some of the major bands in the state :

•  Moksh ..  (FB link : \MOkSh tHE bAnd/) 
•  Earsplit ..
•   Deathknell... (FB link : Ear split , DEATHKNELL 
•    Elvish Mirage (FB link :Elvish Mirage)
•    Hollow souls (FB link: Hollow souls).
•  Weird Anxiety  (FB link: WEIRD ANXIETY)

                 Weird Anxiety (From my alma-mater…NIT Hamirpur)   a progressive death metal band totally did justice to the genre through their original compositions.

                  Ear split earned name by winning a large no. of Rock events and through there original composition comprising of surprisingly fast drum beats and guitars leads. 

DISCLAIMER:

*You can read more about the bands from their Facebook pages.

* I have not covered all the bands of the state in the article.

* By the term “rock” I am covering all the sub genres, Metal, Heavy-metal,Death-metal etc.
*Based on personal opinions.


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------- author....PRATIK AWASTHI