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3 Jul 2024
Somesh featured in Friends Of Furtados by Furtados music
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9 Feb 2024
ZYGNEMA PERFORMS
AT BANGALORE OPEN AIR 2024
ALONGSIDE KREATOR, IN FLAMES, ANKOR, & WATTAIN
Zygnema had the honor to perform at India's biggest metal event, Bangalore Open Air 2024. Sharing the stage with some of the most renowned international artists like Kreator, In Flames, Ankor, and Watain, as well as Indian acts including Godless, Chronic Xorn, and Moral Collapse was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
The crowd was blown away by the energy and emotion that flowed through the stage. One of the highlights of the show was the new Bassist's entrance, donning a character inspired by the colors of Indian culture.
10 Aug 2023
GROOVE METAL BAND ZYGNEMA WELCOMES SOMESH ON THE BASS
Zygnema is proud to present their newest member - Somesh, who will take the bass duties.
Somesh's bass techniques have transformed Zygnema's sound, taking it to a whole new level. His unique approach to playing the bass has added depth and complexity to the band's music making it more dynamic and engaging for their fans. With Somesh's skills, Zygnema's sound has never been better.
Incredibly talented, he brings the raw energy to the band. His first stage performance with Zygnema at the Outrage Festival 2024 showed the crowd that their sound is evolving to be more powerful and intense.
3 Jun 2023
SOMESH PANICKER'S OBLITERA DEBUT
Oblitera made their debut at Freshblood organised by Scarfest India on June 4th 2023, performing a set of hard-hitting metal music that left the crowd head-banging and screaming along to every song. The band's high-energy performance style was full of guitar solos, intense drumming, and powerful vocals that kept the audience captivated throughout the entire set. The audience was also treated to some of Oblitera's latest singles, which they sang along to with enthusiasm. It was an unforgettable performance that left everyone in the crowd wanting more.
7 Mar 2022
SOMESH PANICKER'S GINCITY WINS PARX HUNT WEST REGION FINAL 2022
Gincity is proud to announce that they have won the PARX Hunt band competition west region held in goa! Their unique blend of genres was recognized by the judges and they have been awarded the grand prize. The band is excited to share their music with a larger audience and to take their career to the next level. From here, Gincity plans to continue writing and performing their music to bring joy to their fans.
12 Apr 2021
SOMESH PANICKER JOINS OBLITERA
Somesh has recently joined Oblitera, a metal band, as their bass player. He brings years of experience in the genre and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of death metal music. With Somesh on board, Oblitera can now take their sound to a whole new level. His unique playing style and powerful basslines will add an extra level of complexity to their already crushing sound. We’re all excited to see what Somesh brings to the table and can’t wait to see what the future holds for Oblitera with him on board.
12 Mar 2021
SOMESH PANICKER JOINS RAAHIE
Somesh has recently joined Oblitera, a metal band, as their bass player. He brings years of experience in the genre and is passionate about pushing the boundaries of death metal music. With Somesh on board, Oblitera can now take their sound to a whole new level. His unique playing style and powerful basslines will add an extra level of complexity to their already crushing sound. We’re all excited to see what Somesh brings to the table and can’t wait to see what the future holds for Oblitera with him on board.
9 May 2020
TARGE 'S "THE CORTEGE" FEATURED IN ROLLING STONES MAGAZINE
TARGE's first feature in Rolling Stone Magazine was a review of their new single in metal, "The Cortege". The song is characterized by its extreme intensity and distorted riffs. The intro consists of fast-paced guitar and drums with growling vocals. The song is the perfect way to introduce the listener to the darkness of the death metal genre