Demonstealer, formed in 1988, is widely regarded as one of the first bands to introduce heavy metal music to India.

Avial, formed in 1992, gained international acclaim for their fusion of Carnatic music with heavy metal, creating a distinctive sound.

Bacardi NH7 Weekender is an annual music festival held in Mumbai, India, featuring a diverse lineup of rock, metal, and indie bands from around the world.

Scribe's album 'The Awakening' received critical acclaim and helped establish the band as a prominent force in the Indian metal scene.

Indian Fusion Metal is a subgenre of Indian metal that blends traditional Indian classical music with heavy metal, creating a unique and captivating sound.

Kryptos' album 'Prey for the Fallen' featured a concept story inspired by Indian mythology, showcasing the band's ability to fuse metal with traditional Indian elements.

Bhayanak Maut is an Indian metal band known for their politically charged lyrics and aggressive sound, often addressing social and political issues in their music.

Demonstealer's album 'The Serpent's Throne' featured a concept story based on ancient Indian history, demonstrating the band's ability to blend metal with historical narratives.

Indian Ocean is an Indian metal band known for their fusion of traditional Indian folk music with heavy metal, creating a distinctive and captivating sound.

Kryptos' album 'The Legacy of Blood' featured a concept story based on the Indian freedom struggle, showcasing the band's ability to fuse metal with historical narratives.

Indian Folk Metal is a subgenre of Indian metal that blends traditional Indian folk music with heavy metal, creating a unique and captivating sound.

Bhayanak Maut's album 'The Great Indian Rock' featured a concept story based on the history of Indian rock music, demonstrating the band's ability to fuse metal with historical narratives.

Pentagram is an Indian metal band known for their fusion of traditional Indian classical music with heavy metal, creating a distinctive and captivating sound.

Kryptos' album 'The Age of Kali' featured a concept story based on Hindu mythology, showcasing the band's ability to fuse metal with historical narratives.

Indian Progressive Metal is a subgenre of Indian metal that blends traditional Indian progressive rock music with heavy metal, creating a unique and captivating sound.