I created the sky Photo Credit: Elgin Huang Jiale
magnetic music 03 version
13th and 14th December, 8 pm onwards
ZLB23, A Kyoto Speakeasy, The Leela Palace, Old Airport Road
Entry: Via WhatsApp message to Zia at +91 -9632060433
The third season of ZLB23 brings a completely different lineup to the now famous speakeasy located within The Leela Palace. This time, an entire week of concerts has been planned around local artists paying tribute to some of the world’s most iconic musicians.
To kick things off, Kishan Balaji Collective aka KBC will play a tribute to British pop-rock favorites Coldplay (who themselves are coming to India in January) on December 13, followed by a set featuring British rock icons Deep Purple and Led There will be songs. Zeppelin.
Kishan Balaji Collective Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
“Magnetic music is one of the core experiences of ZLB23. While Season 01 was all about jazz and R&B from around the world, and Season 02 was an Indian-accented repertoire that brought Indian fusion back to its roots, we thought we’d celebrate what these icons gave us. We must find a way to relive the enduring classics. The world,” a press release said.
bangalore death fest
15th December, 6 pm onwards
Fans at Gillies Redefined, Koramangala
Entry: ₹1,899 via Insider.in, plus ₹500 cover charge at the door
The second edition of Bangalore Death Fest – organized by long-time gig organizers Extreme Underground India – will mark the India debut of death metal stalwarts Malevolent Creation, with Chennai band Moral Putrefaction, Opposing members from Bengaluru, Assam and Sikkim, as well as Darjeeling. Technical deaths will be included. Metal Band Obliterating Vortex.
malicious creation Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
Malevolent Creation – which has been in existence since the mid-1980s and has become synonymous with pioneering death metal – will stop in India as the final show on their Asia tour. The band’s vocalist and bassist Jesse Jolly says, “Not only are we looking to break into new territories, but also try to establish a stronger foothold in the same territories, perhaps doing an annual tour or annual circuit to keep the fans engaged. Can go and keep them excited.” “To get up to speed on where we are and what we are doing.” Although the frontman is not familiar with the band from India, he says he is “personally excited to go to Bangalore and get a taste of it”.
I Built the Sky, YogiEatsProg
December 13, from 7:30 pm onwards
Gillies Redefined, Fandom in Koramangala
Entry: ₹1,499 via Insider.in, plus ₹500 cover charge at the door
After making their India debut at the NH7 Weekender Festival in Pune last December, Australian band I Built The Sky will return to the country for two shows. While they have already performed a headline set at The Hills Festival in Meghalaya, the instrumental progressive rock/metal band led by Rohan Stevenson will be heading to Bengaluru to cover even more ground.
The artist said in a post on Instagram, “This Friday, December 13th, me and the entire group are playing one last show in India. Going the extra mile and bringing a full set of tunes The Sky Is Not the Limit, Coalescence EP, The Zenith Rise, The Quiet Place Away And much more, and in collaboration with the amazingly talented Yogi Eats Prog.” In the video accompanying the announcement, Stevenson says, “We’re playing more songs, we’ve got some acoustic numbers in there.” He is also joined by local musician, producer, singer and sound engineer Yogendra Hariprasad, founder of bands like Pineapple Express.
published – December 13, 2024 12:17 PM IST
