This, is the grand comprehensive jaw-dropping list of Slain’s most impressive milestones over the years. Before continuing, do ensure your environment is sufficiently ventilated and that you remain seated at all times:
2007:
Slain’s initial aim was to prove a point, to stand out from the numerous emerging rock acts in Bangalore- turning heads by winning some of the most esteemed college competitions in and around the city, and headlining others. NLS’s Strawberry Fields & CMC’s Pegasus were two such victories.
1st place winners at UVCE Bangalore
1st place winners at CMC Vellore Pegasus
Opening act for RED RAIN in India
1st place winners at Kingfisher October Fest
Headlining act at St.Josephs PUC Bangalore Equinox
1st place winners at NLS Bangalore Strawberry Fields
Headlining act at Bangalore Hubba
Headlining act at JNC Bangalore Artemis
2008:
The winning streak continued as Slain extended their authority over other cities; being recognized for their outstanding performances at national level competitions like IIT Chennai’s Saarang & IIT Mumbai’s MoodIndigo, and major events like Rock Ethos & JRO gave Slain a sudden surge of popularity and media attention.
1st place winners at IIT Chennai Saarang
Score Magazine feature story on Slain
Headlining act at JNC Bangalore Scintillations
Headlining act at MCC Bangalore Cul-ah
1st place winners at CBIT Hyderabad Carpe Diem
Opening act at Rock Ethos
Headlining act at June Rock Out Chennai
Headlining act at CMC Vellore
Guest headliner at Independence Rock Victory Lap
1st place winners at IIT Mumbai Mood Indigo
2009:
From strength to strength, Slain secured their place as one of the most promising future leaders of Rock in India: headlining dozens of festivals and opening for International sensations Iron Maiden & Mr.Big on their tours of the country. Slain also received rave reviews from across the globe for the Before Beyond EP release.
Rollingstone Magazine feature story on Slain
Headlining act at Rock Ethos
Headlining act on Breakfree Tour Chennai
Headlining act IIM Bangalore Unmaad
Headlining act at March Metal Mania Bangalore
Slain release Before Beyond EP, international reviews.
Headlining act Madras Christian College Chennai
1st place winners at Vonamor Rock Contest
Opening act for IRON MAIDEN at Rock in India
Headlining act at Kingfisher October Fest
Opening act for MR. BIG in India
Headlining act at BITS Pilani Goa SeaRock
2010:
Slain steps into the studio, records and releases its monster debut album Here & Beyond. The band receives several achievement awards and ends the year by crowning themselves winners at the biggest rock contest in India at the Hornbill Festival in Nagaland, and tops it by opening for Swedish metal icons Meshuggah at the Great Indian Rock festival and winning a few awards.
Metal Hammer states Slain in India’s Top 10
Slain’s More Than Conquerors nominated for Song of the Year JD Rock Awards
Headlining act at CMRIT Bangalore
Slain release first single from debut album, Judgment Call
Kryptos & Slain LIVE
Awarded Best Guitarist & Bassist (Bryden & Naresh) at the Rollingstone Metal Awards 2010
Multi-city tour with Hard Rock Cafe
Headlining act at Cemetery Gates
Slain at Kingfisher October Fest 2010
‘Beyond Live’ concert featuring Slain & The Concordia Choir
Slain release full-length debut Here & Beyond
1st place winners at Hornbill Rock Contest
Opening act for MESHUGGAH at Great Indian Rock 2010
Awarded Guitarist & Keyboardist of the Year (Bryden & Jonathan) at the JD Rock Awards 2010
…stay tuned for 2011!
