Arogya – SuperNatural – new album

India’s Synth-Rock pioneers AROGYA are back with their new album “SuperNatural”, a perfect heavy potpourri of Rock and Metal with those special, oriental scales giving it a melodious tinge of Eastern flavour. As they have proven repeatedly, AROGYA cannot be put into one simple genre box and they do not shy away from the new and different. “SuperNatural” offers something for every music-loving soul out there, dealing with topics of deep longing, power, temptation, despair and depression. May it be spiritually, physically or mentally, we all have demons to battle and with “SuperNatural”, AROGYA bring us the perfect musical experience to connect and contemplate our own existence to.


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AROGYA in Sanskrit means healer and their music aims to heal the broken, to lift the spirit and to be a balm to the soul. AROGYA’s songs themes are inspired by personal experiences and social issues faced daily about reality, spiritual connection, heart break, betrayal, suicide, humanity and love; every lyric trying to spread messages & awareness, to reach out to the masses. AROGYA is constantly evolving and with ever-growing motivation, the band intends to continue its ascension, aiming for new heights and will keep delivering its music with world class production.

Review AROGYA – SuperNatural

If you want to listen to something else and hate to settle on just one music direction, the synth gothic rock formation AROGYA from North-East India is highly recommended. On the German label Out of Line and with supporting production by Chris Harms (Lord of the Lost) they launched their third album “SuperNatural” with 11 brand new songs. Listening is definitely worth it.

Already on the first song the rousing sound takes hold and you get the album title “SuperNatural” carved around the ears. Fast drums and driving bass and guitar riffs push you through the chorus to the calmer verses. A crazy start to this album.

An unusual and sounding intro of synthesizers and electric guitars heralds “Desire.” Rain’s voice comes here to unexpected heights and impressive lows. As it progresses, the piece develops into a dynamic rock song.

On “Queen of the Damned,” Chris Harms’ voice immediately stands out. Its deep vocals harmonize wonderfully with the slightly higher pitch of Rain. It is a fast gothic rock piece, which you should definitely enjoy until the end.

“Drifting Away” pays tribute to its name. Here Rain unpacks the dark side of his vocals and Growled more often into the microphone, which fits really well to the song.

The disc is rounded off by “Armageddon.” The work combines synthies at the beginning with melodic vocals and combines everything into a fast hard metal song. I am excited about the implementation.

All in all, “SuperNatural” is an inspiring goth-rock album with formative metal and synthetic influences. Who listened to it will realize: It is actually impossible to want to put this band in just one genre.

written by Antje Heine

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Please take a seat to get to know us :-)

Today we welcome you on our already very coveted sofa:
RAIN (vocalist), Mr. G (guitarist), Pawan (guitarist) & Deadnoxx (synth/samples) by AROGYA.

Where´s your god now?

RAIN:Watching over us.

Mr.G:Where there is hope, there is God!

Deadnoxx: I think they are everywhere.

Pawan: On vacation I guess.

Where are you and what are the vibes like?

RAIN:On my bed to deliver this interview with grace and wit.

Mr.G: Guwahati, grind vibes!

Deadnoxx: Drinking at home and enjoying my own time.

Pawan: I am in my delusional world and the vibes are horrible.

What was the last thing you ate?

RAIN: Samosa and chai.

Mr.G:Dal Chawal!

Deadnoxx:Noodles with lots of chilli sauce.

Pawan: Internet memes…

What was the last good book you read?

RAIN:A trip into the Supernatural by RogerJ.Morneau.

Mr.G: The God of that Summer!

Deadnoxx: I don’t read books.

Pawan: Energize Your Mind by Gaur Gopal Das.

Favourite political figure?

RAIN:Pawan Chamling.

Mr.G: Narendra Modi!

Deadnoxx: None

Pawan: Raajneeti

What TV Shows do you try not to miss?

RAIN:DARK series.

Mr.G:Mtv headbangers ball, back in those days! Nothing is worthy these days!

Deadnoxx:It’s been years I didn’t watch TV!

Pawan: Locke & Key series.

What sports are you good at?

RAIN: Tae Kwon Do before the accident!

Mr.G: Snakes & Ladders.

Deadnoxx:None of them.

Pawan: Playing with my own thoughts.

Which public figures do you most despise?

RAIN: All Narcissist

Mr.G: Osho!

Pawan:People with self doubt problems!

Favourite cities?

RAIN: Anywhere in Alaska!

Mr.G: Gangtok & Guwahati! Home!

Deadnoxx: Bangalore

Pawan: Copenhagen.

Most embarrassing records in your collection?

RAIN:Vengaboys.

Mr.G: Nickel back – all the rights reasons! To hate this album!

Deadnoxx: None yet.

Pawan: The Black Eyed Peas.

Punchline to fave joke?

RAIN:Money talks. But all mine ever says is goodbye.

Mr.G: Lol!

Pawan: “I don’t make the rules,ma’am. I just think them up and write them down” Eric Cartman on South Park.

Favourite journeys?

RAIN: Anywhere adventurous with bae!

Mr.G: Into the wild!

Deadnoxx: Wherever I go with my band members.

Pawan:Moving from thoughts to thoughts.

Name three great songwriting partnerships?

RAIN:David Bowie ft. Trent Reznor I am afraid of Americans. Ben Moody Feat. Jason Miller & Jason “Gong” Jones – The End Has Come. Mike Morton feat. Chester Bennington -Cross off.

Mr.G: Robert plant and Jimmy Page! Mick jagger and Keith Richards. Paul Simmons & Art Garfunkel.

Pawan: Misha Mansoor and Jake Bowen. Plini and Adam Nolly. Salim Merchant and Anuraag Saikia.

Worst lyric you´ve ever heard?

RAIN: I just had sex by Lonely Island ft Akon

Mr.G:Justin Beiber – yummy!

Deadnoxx: Silento – watch me.

Pawan: 50 Cent Ft.Olivia – I’ll take you to the candy shop, I’ll let you lick the lollipop, Go ahead, girl, don’t you stop, Keep goin’ until you hit the spot, whoa.

Nirvana (All apologies) – ” What else could I say?Everyone is gay”

Favourite historical characters?

RAIN: Leonardo Da Vinci

Mr.G:Mahatma Gandhi

Pawan: Buddha

Who´s overrated?

RAIN:Twerking females

Mr.G:Beyonce!

Pawan:OnlyFans

Who´s underrated?

RAIN: AROGYA!

Mr.G:Tobias Forge!

Pawan: Unfortunately me.

What scares you?

RAIN:Speed, Height and. rioting mob (for real here).

Mr.G:Heartbreak.

Deadnoxx: Loneliness.

Pawan:Commitments.

What bores you?

RAIN: When I am not Productive.

Mr.G: Negative people

Deadnoxx: Watching bollywood movies (not all of them).

Pawan: Talkative creatures.

Can you quote a line of poetry?

RAIN: In the midst of assholes, I stand tall; Life’s struggles won’t make me crawl.

Mr.G: Et tu, brute!

Deadnoxx: Really not into poetry.

Pawan: “Memories, Ouch.“

Where would you like to retire to?

RAIN:In a land far from jerks and bad vices, where I can chill and kick the bucket in peace.

Mr.G:Kashmir

Deadnoxx: I don’t wanna get retired.

Pawan: Where I can get peace and good food!

Name a song that can make you cry?

RAIN:Baby by Blake Shelton.

Mr.G:I don‘t cry!

Deadnoxx: I don’t listen to any sad stuff.

Pawan: Chris Medina – What are words.

When were you last drunk?

RAIN: Yesterday.

Mr.G: Last summer

Deadnoxx: Now at my place.

Pawan: Still having hangover, can’t figure it out!

What was the last dream you can remember?

RAIN: A vague recollection involving a sense of struggle.

Mr.G: No dreams! Bad sleep!

Deadnoxx: I can’t remember any of my dreams.

Pawan: Lots and lots of bats were chasing me.

Three records guanranteed to make you dance?

RAIN: Back In Black by AC/DC. The Fame Monster by Lady Gaga. The Final Countdown by Europe.

Mr.G: Ghost- impera. Static x! Wisconsin death trip! Rammstein- Sehnsucht.

Deadnoxx: ‘Happy’ by Pharrell Williams.

Pawan: System of a down, Limp Bizkit & Mudvayne.

What can you cook?

RAIN:Almost everything except some things.

Mr.G: Indian food!

Deadnoxx: Everything. You know I’m good at cooking.

Pawan: Anything that‘s left in the kitchen to survive.

Where do you go to chill out?

RAIN:Attending Gigs.

Mr.G: Black art coffee (Café)

Deadnoxx:At my friends studio.

Pawan:The hills.

What was the last great record you heard?

RAIN: Impera By Ghost.

Mr.G:Pantera! Great Southern trendkill

Deadnoxx: Ghost.

Aborted’s Album “Manicult” and VOLA.

Motto?

RAIN:Unsubscribe wickedness, stay humble & be kind.

Deadnoxx:Stay happy, Make everyone happy.

Pawan:To earn lots and lots of Money ▫️ Respect ▫️ Peace.

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Balance Breach – ABYZMAL – new album

Balance Breach is a dynamic and innovative band that combines elements of metal, and rock music to create a sound that is both fresh and familiar. Their latest album ABYZMAL was mixed by Flo Salfati (LANDMVRKS) and features intricate soundscapes and polished production, showcasing the band’s ability to create a fully immersive listening experience. From the first track to the last, the album takes listeners on a journey through a diverse range of emotions and styles.

With catchy hooks, powerful vocals, and a strong emphasis on storytelling, Balance Breach’s work is not to be missed. Whether you’re already a fan of the band or just looking for new music to add to your collection.

Biography 2023

After the Finnish festival summer of 2022, Balance Breach played their first ever shows in Germany: A club show with WARGASM (UK), a festival show at the third biggest metal festival in Europe – Summer Breeze Open Air and a packed indoor festival Mosh City Berlin with bands such as Smash Into Pieces, Ghost Kid, Being as an Ocean, Paleface & Ten56.
At the end of the year, Balance Breach toured in their homeland with Normandie.

With new single releases and the most impressive live shows this metalcore quintet (est. 2015, Mikkeli, Finland) keeps on moving towards their second full length album ‚ABYZMAL‘ to be released through the German label, Out Of Line Music on May 26th 2023.

Balance Breach is:

Terho Korhonen – Guitar
Saku Heimonen – Guitar
Joni Härkönen – Bass
Antti Halonen – Drums
Aleksi Paasonen – Vocals

Review – ABYZMAL

The Finns of Balance Breach are ready for the second round and send their new album “ABYZMAL” into the ring. With that they do their home country as cradle of metal anyway all honor, because there is here neat on the nose.

Synthesis sounds and an echo-like voice receive one at the opener “Heart Like Siberia.” But then there is also the end of the soft tones. Guitars and basses fire around your ears and Aleksi shows what his voice gives when shouting. In the chorus it gets a little quieter again, supported by strong vocals.

The quiet start of “The Spark” is quickly replaced by hard guitar riffs and dizzying drums. Plus shouting and a part almost reminiscent of rap. All embedded in fast-paced metal. What more does the heart want?

On “Escapers From Paradise” one of the sounds drives through the song. Fiery riffs and fast drums chase each other and impressively convey the feeling of a rapid escape. I like it when music can create such mental images.

Finally, there is a ballad with Epitath to drive down after all the excitement of the album. Plucked electric guitars and amazingly gentle vocals make the whole thing end beautifully.

“ABYZMAL” has become a multifaceted work that also uses electronic elements here and there, which I think is a good match. Aleksi voice is amazingly changeable and has a lot to offer from hard and loud to gentle and quiet. If you like metal, you should definitely listen here.

written by Antje Heine

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