The Down Troddence 6 piece metal band from Kannur, Kerala. TDT has always been noted for its unique blend of conventional Thrash and Groove Metal with a large dose of traditional Kerala folk music elements, art forms such as Theyyam in particular. The band also incorporates a lot of traditional folk sounds and instruments in the form of ambient layers in their music. Rhythm structures used in their songs too are primarily inspired by folk music. Lyrically the band has a strong philosophy of talking about inequalities and injustices which are ever present in India’s social and political systems. A common theme in their music is the effort to project the voice of the under-privileged and down-trodden people.They are the most experienced metal band in kerala. according to the band.
*The Mighty Rock Union 2015 – CounterCulture, Bangalore w/ Avial, Motherjane, Thaikkudam Bridge, Chaos, Girish And The Chronicles, Vidwan & Black Letters
*The Great Indian Octoberfest 2014 – E-Zone, Bangalore w/ Exivious(Netherlands), Inner Sanctum & Escher’s Knot
*Bangalore Open Air 2014 – CounterCulture, Bangalore w/ Destruction(Germany), Rotting Christ(Greece), Kryptos, Threinody, Girish And The Chronicles & Armament
*Rolling Stone Metal Awards 2014 – Blue FROG, Mumbai w/ Demonic Resurrection, Third Sovereign & Reverrse Polarity
*Wacken Metal Battle India Finale – Vapour, Bangalore w/ Suidakra(Germany), Kryptos, Eccentric Pendulum, Bevar Sea, Sceptre & Plague Throat
*RSJ Inferno Metal Festival 2014 (Indian Edition) – CounterCulture, Bangalore w/ Nekromantheon(Norway), Obliteration(Norway), Inner Sanctum & Theorized
*Unmaad 2014 – IIM Bangalore w/ Blackstratblues ft. Karsh Kale
*Metal Factory 2014 – Album Launch Gig – CounterCulture, Bangalore w/ Theorized, Escher’s Knot, Bevar Sea & Inner Sanctum
*Strawberry Fields 2013 – National Law School(NLS), Bangalore w/ Kuru Circus Orchestra
*goMAD Festival 2013 – Fernhills Palace, Ooty
http://www.gomadfestival.com/
*CYPHER 16(UK) India Tour 2011 – Kyra Theater, Bangalore w/ Verses, Abandoned Agony, Eccentric Pendulum, The Velvet Trap
DISCOGRAPHY
1) Death Vanity [Single]
2) Ortniavis [Single]
3) Shiva [Official Music Video]
4) How Are You? We Are Fine, Thank You – [Album – Dec 2013]
*Best Band – Popular Choice & Critics’ Choice
*Best Album (How are You? We are fine, Thank you) – Popular Choice & Critics’ Choice
*Best Song (Nagavalli) – Popular Choice & Critics’ Choice
*Best Guitarist – Varun Raj
*Best Artwork
Press Release:
http://rollingstoneindia.com/the-down-troddence-conquer-rsma-2014/
http://rollingstoneindia.com/troddence-win-big-zippo-presents-rolling-stone-metal-awards-2014/
Other Nominations –
*Best Drummer – Ganesh Radhakrishnan
*Best Keyboardist – Sushin Shyam
IndieGo South Asian Music Awards 2012
*Most Mindblowing Music Video – Shiva
*Best Vocalist – Munz
*Best Instrumental – Ortniavis
Press Release: http://bitemymusic.com/full-list-of-indiego-winners/
*Best Keyboardist -Sushin Shyam – Decibels, Saarang 2012 – IIT Madras
The current members in this Band are
Varun Raj | Guitars
Advaith Mohan | Guitars
Nezer Ahemed | Bass
Ganesh Radhakrishnan | Drums
Sushin Shyam | Keys
For booking This band just Call 095353 36383 or just Mail on thedowntroddence@gmail.com
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