# Headtilts

> Headtilts is an independent Indian music publication covering bands, records, & shows that deserve your attention, from our local scene to the rest of the world. Global Entertainment News.

Headtilts (https://headtilts.com) publishes stories, reviews, interviews and event listings. The website is a JavaScript app, so the links below point to versions you can read directly: every published post and page has a Markdown copy at its address with `.md` added, and each section has an RSS feed.

## Sections

- [Events](https://headtilts.com/categories/events/feed): The latest Events stories (RSS; 8 posts in all)
- [Interviews](https://headtilts.com/categories/interviews/feed): The latest Interviews stories (RSS; 2 posts in all)
- [News](https://headtilts.com/categories/news/feed): Stay tuned to the pulse of the music world. This is your go-to source for the latest breaking stories, major tour announcements, album reveals, and industry… (RSS; 44 posts in all)
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## Latest stories

- [WINTER GATE guitarist Krishanu Bora passes away](https://headtilts.com/winter-gate-guitarist-krishanu-bora-passes-away.md): 2026-10-26 — Krishanu Bora, guitarist and songwriter of Jaipur based metal band Winter Gate, has reportedly passed away yesterday, November 1, in his residence in Assam.
- [GODLESS gear up for the release of new album 'States of Chaos'](https://headtilts.com/godless-gear-up-for-the-release-of-new-album-states-of-chaos.md): 2026-10-26 — Hyderabad based Death/Thrash metal outfit GODLESS has always kept up its reputation as one of the consistent 'ballers' from the Indian metal scene.
- [DYMBUR take a new direction with 'Khasi Thraat Folk Metal'](https://headtilts.com/dymbur-take-a-new-direction-with-khasi-thraat-folk-metal.md): 2026-10-21 — Dymbur, from Shillong of India, has witnessed several line-up changes over the course of the last few years.
- [INTERVIEW: Mumbai metallers ZYGNEMA on their latest album and touring abroad](https://headtilts.com/interview-mumbai-metallers-zygnema-on-their-latest-album-and-touring-abroad.md): 2024-05-07 — Zygnema answered 11 questions in a Headtilts, including: “Congratulations on the release of your new EP, Iconic. How was the experience of putting it out?”
- [ECCENTRIC PENDULUM announce new studio album; reveal line-up change](https://headtilts.com/eccentric-pendulum-announce-new-studio-album-reveal-line-up-change.md): 2024-05-01 — After a hiatus of four years, Bengaluru-based prog metallers Eccentric Pendulum have announced their much-awaited comeback with a brand new record.
- [MORAL PUTREFACTION unveil first single ‘Serpent’s Gaze’ from their upcoming album](https://headtilts.com/moral-putrefaction-unveil-first-single-serpents-gaze-from-their-upcoming-album.md): 2024-04-29 — Moral Putrefaction, a trio based in Chennai, epitomises that diversity, as their blend of death metal music showcases both old-school and modern elements…
- [SCARFEST brings ‘The Iconic Experience’, the album launch tour of ZYGNEMA, to Pune](https://headtilts.com/scarfest-brings-the-iconic-experience-the-album-launch-tour-of-zygnema-to-pune.md): 2024-04-18 — ‘The Iconic Experience’, hosted by Scarfest, will now take place in Pune, Maharashtra, with Zygnema’s performance supported by two other metal acts.
- [Hardcore outfit R.A.I.D unpacks powerful single D.I.N.A.S. from their upcoming album](https://headtilts.com/hardcore-outfit-raid-unpacks-powerful-single-dinas-from-their-upcoming-album.md): 2024-04-01 — Hyderabad-based hardcore/crossover thrash band R.A.I.D has dropped a new single from their upcoming album.
- [Rocka Rolla Music Awards 2024 full list of winners announced](https://headtilts.com/rocka-rolla-music-awards-2024-full-list-of-winners-announced.md): 2024-03-20 — Amidst a glamourous night of live performances graced by some big names in the industry, the Rocka Rolla Music Awards 2024 went underway at the Freemason’s…
- [KRYPTOS unleash new single ‘Decimator’ from their upcoming album](https://headtilts.com/kryptos-unleash-new-single-decimator-from-their-upcoming-album.md): 2024-03-15 — The heavy metal outfit from Bangalore has recently dropped a brand new single ‘Decimator', which also happens to be the title track from their upcoming album…
- [Rocka Rolla Music Awards 2024 nominations revealed across multiple categories](https://headtilts.com/rocka-rolla-music-awards-2024-nominations-revealed-across-multiple-categories.md): 2024-02-29 — Returning for its third iteration, Rocka Rolla Events, a Guwahati-based event management agency, has revealed all the final nominations of the Rocka Rolla…
- [Oddball Festival 2024 in Delhi sees venue change amidst farmers protest](https://headtilts.com/oddball-festival-2024-in-delhi-sees-venue-change-amidst-farmers-protest.md): 2024-02-21 — The second edition of the Oddball Festival is scheduled to be held in the two cities of Delhi and Bangalo re this February 2024.
- [Oddball Festival 2024 to be held in Delhi and Bangalore; full line-up announced](https://headtilts.com/oddball-festival-2024-to-be-held-in-delhi-and-bangalore-full-line-up-announced.md): 2024-02-07 — The 2024 edition of the Oddball Festival will be a two-day carnival taking place in Delhi and Bangalore on February 24 and 25, 2024.
- [Hyderabad’s R.A.I.D to release new EP; announces partnership with British agency Hold Tight](https://headtilts.com/hyderabads-raid-to-release-new-ep-announces-partnership-with-british-agency-hold-tight.md): 2024-01-25 — The Hyderabad-based band has recently announced that they will drop a new EP titled ‘DOMINION’ this upcoming April.
- [Bangalore Open Air set to take place in February 2024; Full line-up revealed](https://headtilts.com/bangalore-open-air-set-to-take-place-in-february-2024-full-line-up-revealed.md): 2023-11-03 — One of the highly revered events in India, Bangalore Open Air is all set to return next year.
- [INNER SANCTUM reveal Shashank Bhatnagar as new frontman](https://headtilts.com/inner-sanctum-reveal-shashank-bhatnagar-as-new-frontman.md): 2023-10-28 — Veteran Indian metal band Inner Sanctum have announced that they have found their new frontman.
- [Mahindra Independence Rock festival to be held in November this year; GIRISH & THE CHRONICLES, UNDERSIDE, GUTSLIT, among others set to perform](https://headtilts.com/mahindra-independence-rock-festival-to-be-held-in-november-this-year-girish-the-chronicles-underside-gutslit-among-others-set-to-perform.md): 2023-10-18 — Making a comeback after nine years last year, the iconic music festival Mahindra Independence Rock is all set to return this year fo r its 29th edition.
- [Metal musician Divyanshu Gupta of ELEMENTAL and KILLKOUNT fame passes away](https://headtilts.com/metal-musician-divyanshu-gupta-of-elemental-and-killkount-fame-passes-away.md): 2023-10-12 — In a tragic development, Divyanshu Gupta, guitarist/bassist of renowned Indian metal acts KillKount and Elemental, passed away this morning.
- [Shillong Thrash metal band ETERNAL SCORN announces new EP entitled 'Built For Mayhem'](https://headtilts.com/shillong-thrash-metal-band-eternal-scorn-announces-new-ep-entitled-built-for-mayhem.md): 2023-10-09 — Eternal Scorn, a Shillong-based thrash metal outfit, has recently announced that they are going to release a brand new EP this October.
- [INNER SANCTUM vocalist Gaurav Basu quits band; cites personal reason](https://headtilts.com/inner-sanctum-vocalist-gaurav-basu-quits-band-cites-personal-reason.md): 2023-09-20 — After 16 years of touring and releasing music, legendary Indian metal vocalist Gaurav Basu has decided to call it quits. Frontman of the Bangalore-based metal…
- [JAMMERS GRAVEYARD reinvent themselves with crushing new single 'Diabolical Manipulator'](https://headtilts.com/jammers-graveyard-reinvent-themselves-with-crushing-new-single-diabolical-manipulator.md): 2023-07-27 — Since their resurface this year, Guwahati deathcore metallers Jammers Graveyard have wasted no time in making a comeback statement. Armed with a brand new…
- [Pakistani Thrash icon TABAHI goes defiant with their latest single 'Obsidian'](https://headtilts.com/pakistani-thrash-icon-tabahi-goes-defiant-with-their-latest-single-obsidian.md): 2023-06-23 — Hailing from the streets of Karachi, Pakistani thrash metal outfit Tabahi has long upheld the flag of extreme metal in their country for more than a decad e…
- [Glam rockers SNARM signs with Danish record label Lions Pride Music](https://headtilts.com/glam-rockers-snarm-signs-with-danish-record-label-lions-pride-music.md): 2023-06-08 — Guwahati-based Glam rock outfit SNARM has recently announced that they have signed a multi-record deal with the Danish record label Lions Pride Music. Through…
- [Prog metal band ARSENIIC roars about survival with single 'Ignite'](https://headtilts.com/prog-metal-band-arseniic-roars-about-survival-with-single-ignite.md): 2023-06-06 — Starting as a pure studio project, Guwahati-based Arseniic has gradually become one of the most reliable live acts in this region. After a string of single…
- [Thrash trio SPLINTER stands up against oppression in their debut single 'Kill The Parasite'](https://headtilts.com/thrash-trio-splinter-stands-up-against-oppression-in-their-debut-single-kill-the-parasite.md): 2023-06-02 — Formed in 2022, Splinter is a thrash metal outfit based in Pune/Kolkata, that does not compromise with speed and intensity. After making their live presence…
- [Metal band JAMMERS GRAVEYARD announce debut album; reveals tour dates and single release](https://headtilts.com/metal-band-jammers-graveyard-announce-debut-album-reveals-tour-dates-and-single-release.md): 2023-05-28 — After years of gestation, Guwahati metallers Jammers Graveyard has finally decided to make a studio comeback. The band has recently announced that they are…
- [Metal band CHRONIC XORN Starts Crowdfunding Campaign for their Upcoming Album](https://headtilts.com/metal-band-chronic-xorn-starts-crowdfunding-campaign-for-their-upcoming-album.md): 2023-04-26 — It has been more than 5 years since Chronic Xorn last came out with an original record. Through several obstacles and delays during this period, the…
- [Death metallers DEMONIC RESURRECTION Part Ways with Drummer Virendra Kaith](https://headtilts.com/death-metallers-demonic-resurrection-part-ways-with-drummer-virendra-kaith.md): 2023-04-20 — Death metal veterans Demonic Resurrection have recently announced that they have parted ways with their longtime drummer Virendra Kaith. The Mumbai-based band…
- [EPR Iyer from UNDERGROUND AUTHORITY Announces Exit from the Band](https://headtilts.com/epr-iyer-from-underground-authority-announces-exit-from-the-band.md): 2023-04-19 — Underground Authority frontman Santhanam Srinivasan Iyer, popularly known as EPR, has announced his exit from the band. The vocalist/rapper has shared this…
- [Motherjane allege former member threatened the band with lawsuit over name usage and music rights](https://headtilts.com/motherjane-allege-former-member-threatened-the-band-with-lawsuit-over-name-usage-and-music-rights.md): 2023-04-07 — Kerala-based rock outfit Motherjane has recently put out a post via social media alleging that former vocalist Suraj Mani has been forcing founding members…

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