Stentorianbd

Dhaka January 7 2001… Stentorian forms; just the name implies the image of performing loud music on and off stage. The perfect group for heavy metal--the next phase of heavy rock music. Critics and fans alike have tried to classify this 6-piece group from the pounding music industry of Dhaka, with terms like "pure metal", "classic thrash metal for the new age" or "modern day power metal". Whatever anybody wants to call them, they must add catchy and energetic, as they inspire people to continue to press replay when the mixed CD containing the band's song is in their stereo and let's-go-see-them-again, when they play live. Stentorian's first line-up also was included of James (guitar), Shams (bass), Golam (guitar), Bobby (drum) & Nawshad (Manager). It was on 27th October in the Indian High Commission Auditorium. From the very first show, Stentorian had a kick start--as the hall room became darker with fancy lighting, the first guitar strum with heavy distortions and that screaming voice of Torsha with his hand gestures and the huge applaud from the crowd, it was unbelievable and magical. After a while Golam left the band for higher studies. But the band was still doing shows & also writing songs. While Stentorian got its first big break to participate in Aguntuk -2 (which was a dream come true for almost any band) we had to sacrifice Torsha because that’s when he left Bangladesh for higher studies. But we somehow managed to record the vocal track for Adrissho Juddho & Bhoy at Sound garden. In the mean time while Stentorian was down to three members only. In 2004, when Stentorian’s fate was at stake and members were thinking about breaking up and forming own projects, Torsha who was still with the band suggested his childhood friend’s name who was none other than Tanim. Tutul (guitar) and Rafiul (drums) also joined stentorian at the same time. Stentorian had performed more than 100 concerts at 2005 and was quoted as “The most popular band of underground” in so many places including internet forums, newspaper, magazines etc. With the release of “Bishonno Adhaar” in Agontuk-3 in which the band featured Bassbaba, Stentorian’s popularity took another leap and went on a whole different level. 2005 October, Stentorian released its debut album “Protimuhurte” which was a huge success nationwide. In 2006, Tanim left Stentorian due to some personal problems and other conflicts. Mashfiat was taken as a substitute, but unfortunately he failed to fulfill Torsha and Tanim’s gap. Tanim rejoined Stentorian in January 2008 and once again started with a stunning performance at Russian Cultural Center at 11th January, 2008. A young blood Anabeel joined as Shams’ replacement. In December 2011 again Tanim left Stentorian due to some personal problems.And in January 2012 another young blood "Rabiul Awal Real" joined as Tanim's replacement, and in March 2013 Sumit Gaurab joined the family replacing Tutul Rashid. Ahmad Abdullah Saquib recently joined the band in 2015, replacing Rafiul Habib on drums.

Dhaka, BD