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PRESS KIT

2011



With over a decade under their belts and considered by many to be one of the pioneers of the

burgeoning metal underground in India, Kryptos has spearheaded the steady rise of Indian heavy

metal over the years.

Formed in late 1998, Kryptos has strived to create original, melodic metal, which combines the

aesthetics of 80s thrash and pure melodic metal. Influenced by the likes of Black Sabbath, Judas

Priest and Iron Maiden along with heavy hitters like Coroner, Kreator, Candlemass, Dark Tranquillity

and Nevermore, Kryptos manage to channel these influences into a sound that is all their own.

In 2004, Kryptos released their debut album Spiral Ascent, which quickly spread through the

underground circuit of India as well as countries like Germany, Argentina and other parts of

Europe. Featuring incredible cover art by Dark Tranquillity's Niklas Sundin, the album was a tour deforce of gritty melodic heavy metal.

Bursting at the seams with classic riffs, catchy melodies and inspired songwriting, Spiral Ascent

helped garner a whole new legion of dedicated fans from all over the country and other parts of

the world. With the success of their first album, Kryptos headlined scores of gigs and festivals and

showed the nation why they are one of the most intense and powerful live acts to ever emerge

from the subcontinent.

In April 2006, Kryptos signed with Old School Metal Records from California, U.S.A, and became

the first metal band from India to be signed by an international label. The band entered the studios

later that year to record the highly anticipated follow up to their debut album, and finally emerged

in mid-2008 with their storming second album, The Ark Of Gemini.

Raising the ante in every way possible, The Ark Of Gemini bursts with metallic power and passion.

From the unbridled ferocity of lead single Heretic Supreme to the crushing behemoth Tower Of

Illusions, The Ark Of Gemini is a cerebral and devastating ride through metal's deepest recesses

and celestial peaks.

While the album has been winning accolades from all over the planet, Kryptos has landed

endorsement deals with Mapex Drums, ESP Guitars (both through Furtados Music). Kryptos also

earned a coveted supporting slot for the mighty IRON MAIDEN at Rock'n India 2009.

In July 2010 Kryptos became the first Indian metal band to complete a cross country tour of Europe,

playing at the Rockmaraton festival in Hungary, the In Flammen Open Air festival in Germany as

well as many more club gigs throughout Germany and Switzerland. The tour proved to be a

complete success with audiences hailing the band’s stellar live act.

With a third album and live DVD scheduled for early 2011 and a second international tour in the

works for late next year, Kryptos are continually striving to set new standards and raise the bar for

Indian heavy metal.

HISTORY



THE BAND

Nolan LewisGuitars/Vocals

DoB: 03.12.1979

Endorses: ESP EX Series

Rohit ChaturvediGuitars

DoB: 01.11.1986

Jayawant TewariBass

DoB: 19.02.1980

Endorses: ESP B Series

Ryan ColacoDrums

DoB: 12.05.1978

Endorses: Mapex M Series



SPIRAL ASCENT (2004)

“...almost sure a classic is to come in the near future from these guys.”

-www.metal-rules.com

-www.beowolfproductions.com

“...Spiral Ascent is fury unleashed.”

(Clandestine Musick)

ARTWORK: Niklas Sundin (Dark Tranquillity/Cabin Fever Media)

Ganesh K - Vocals/Bass | Nolan Lewis - Guitars | Akshay Patel - Guitars | Ryan Colaco - Drums

1. Cursed Evolution (Intro)2, Altered Destinies3. Forgotten Land of Ice4. Clandestine Elements5. In Twilight’s Grace6. Expedition to Abnormalia

7. Satyr-like Face8. Forsaken9. Descension10. Spiral Ascent (Outro)

-www.heavymetaluniverse.com

“...powerful, melodic and ass-kicking thrash... 54 minutes of genius.”



THE ARK OF GEMINI (2008)(Old School Metal Records))

“...definitely and absolutely a must buy album...”

-www.chordvine.com

-www.metaltoinfinity.com

“... perfect combination of aggression and melody... pure metal excitement...”

ARTWORK: Prasad Bhat (Extinct Reflections)

Nolan Lewis- Vocals/Guitars | Rohit Chaturvedi - Guitars | Jayawant Tewari - Bass | Ryan Colaco - Drums

1. Sphere VII2. Order of the DNA3. Heretic Supreme4. Tower of Illusions5. The Revenant

6. Trident7. Vulcan8. Liquid Grave9. In the Presence of Eternity

-www.bloodchamber.de

“...strong melodies, powerful riffs...”



GIG HISTORY

Kryptos has performed and headlined at over 300 gigs all over India and recently

concluded the first ever European tour by an Indian metal band.

Some notable gigs thus far:

Rock’n India (2009), Bangalore (supporting IRON MAIDEN)

Deccan Rock Festival (2009), Bangalore (supporting Amon Amarth)

Rockmaraton (2010), Hungary

In Flammen Open Air (2010), Germany

Great Indian Rock (2008), New Delhi (with Sahg, Satyricon & Freak Kitchen)

Eastwind Festival (2008), New Delhi

Rock Ethos (2008), Bangalore

Rainfest (2007), Shillong

Freedom Jam (2007), Bangalore

Pub Rock Fest (2007), Bangalore, Hyderabad, Chennai

March Metal Mania (2007), Bangalore

Independence Rock (2005), Mumbai

Resurrection (2003-06), Mumbai & Pune

Tremors (2003), Pune

Strawberry Fields NLS (2002, 2003), Bangalore



www.kryptosindia.comwww.myspace.com/kryptosindia

+91 98865 63078 (Salman Syed) / +91 98862 23319 (Nolan Lewis)

Salman Syed (Manager)

[email protected]

C-1, 3rd Floor, Arphi Apts,

2 Leonard Lane, Richmond Town,Bangalore 560025, INDIA.

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