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Hometown: Bangalore, IN
Label: Universal Music Group
Management: Dixit Mehta, O3 Events
Website: www.youtube.com
Sounds Like: GUNS AND ROSES, Motley Crue, AC/DC, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest
Genre: Rock
"Girish and The Chronicles" is a Hard Rock band, founded by the Lead Vocalist/Guitarist/Song Writer - Girish Pradhan, on the 18th of octber 2009 in Gangtok, Sikkim (India).
Presently based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, GATC is a four member band, known for their electrifying live shows. Heavily influenced from bands such as Led Zeppelin, ACDC, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, Guns and Roses..
Their originals don't have much limitations in subjects ranging from day to day struggles, wars, to relations and the onstage/backstage/offstage rock and roll band experiences. With a mixture of Power Ballads sounding material and Hard Rock/ Classic Metal sound, they targeted fans striving to hear a sound that was closer to the '70s, '80s era, since there was hardly any band left who would offer such a sound.
Starting from their first single "Angel", they started recording singles from the year 2009. The song went to the Great Eastern Rock compilation vol II, making it their first known original composition. The band soon gained a lot of attention and new fans. Immediately participating in some festivals, they soon started getting headlining acts. They later decided to take in "Golden Crown" into their playlist, which was a track for the Sikkim Football association. As much as football was craze in their hometown, they soon started playing the song in every concert/gig they performed. While they were already performing "I wanna get that lovin' again", "Ride to hell", they did not record the tracks for a very long time.
Soon, in mid-2010, Their single "Yesteryears" was nominated and awarded a Silver Trophy, in the Suncane Skale festival, Montenegro, Europe. This gave the band a lot more publicity resulting in public awareness.
After having performed in almost the entire half of the country in the year 2010, they ventured into the southern part of the country, doing a month long promotional tour in the city of Bengaluru at around end September, 2011. It is at this time period they recorded their singles "Loaded", "Ride to Hell" and "I wanna Get that loving". Soon, in the coming week they recorded "A new beginning", on hearing the NEWS about an earthquake in their home town, claiming a lot of lives. "Loaded", "I wanna get that lovin' again" and "A new beginning" were the only ones to be released.
End 2011 saw the vocalist venturing into other Asian countries namely Hong Kong and South Korea (With Silver Tears, Yamaha Asian Beats 2011).
Signing up with some venues, the band soon traveled to Hong Kong for year long stay. Girish occasionally came back to India giving solo performances in the city of Bengaluru occasionally. Finally deciding to leave Hong Kong, he came back to India, at end 2012, starting with a solo performance in PEC fest, Punjab Engineering College, Chandigarh. Soon after a month, the band, who were on a vacation, decided to comeback and start recording again. They started off with a concert in the city of Siliguri, which lies near to their hometown.
The band started the year 2013 with a three month long recording, with new songs and Re-Mastering of their older tracks. Their singles which now sum up to fifteen tracks, is being released as an album in 2014 under Universal Music Group.
Though the date of release is yet to be announced.
Girish And The Chronicles are :
1. Girish Pradhan - Lead Vocals/Guitars
2. Suraz Karki - Lead Guitars/Vocals
3. Yogesh Pradhan- Bass Guitar/Guitar/Keyboards/Vocals
4. Nagen Mongrati - Drums/Percussion/Vocals
“GATC as they are famously tagged as are known for their electrifying performances. What began in 2009 as a solo project from Gangtok, is now a sensation in the rock industry.”
Nishad Neelambaran - New Indian Express
“Girish and the Chronicles is quite an acclaimed name within the rock music lovers of the nation. Here’s Girish Pradhan speaking about how and why Girish and the Chronicles?”
Ashok Gogoi - Strings India
“If you are missing that 70’s tunes in your life, here is an Indian band you should check out.”
Saurabh - Party Owl
“This guitar hero needs no introduction, hailing from Sikkim, Suraz Sun is well known as the lead guitarist of Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band Girish And The Chronicles (GATC).”
Denis Sangma - The Northeast Today (TNT)
“what makes this album such an enjoyment to the senses is that the listener is transported back to an era when long hair, leather jackets and loudness prevailed.”
Prasanna Singh - Whats The Scene?
"Surviving as a musician is pretty tough with Bollywood ruling and dominating the music scene. Music festivals and more venues for such music should be there to promote it. But it is important to note that we have our own set of followers and audience, so that helps us stick to the genre,"
AINS News - Radio And Music.com
"Surviving as a musician is pretty tough with Bollywood ruling and dominating the music scene. Music festivals and more venues for such music should be there to promote it. But it is important to note that we have our own set of followers and audience, so that helps us stick to the genre,"
Sugandha Rawal, ANI News - Business Standard
“The Ahaia Winter Festival, 2014 concluded on Friday evening with a Peace Concert at Dikki-Bandi Stadium, Dakopgre where the internationally acclaimed rock group – Girish and the Chronicles enthralled the 10,000 strong crowd with their electrifying performance.”
The NorthEast Today (TNT)
“The Ahaia Winter Festival, 2014 concluded here on Friday evening with a Peace Concert at Dikki–Bandi Stadium, Dakopgre where the internationally acclaimed rock group – Girish and the Chronicles enthralled the 10,000 strong crowd with their electrifying performance.”
The Sentinel Assam
“Girish and the Chronicles perform at Tura in West Garo Hills on Friday evening.The peace concert was a part of the
concluding day of the Ahaia winter festival and was attended by over 10,000 people.”
The Telepgraph - Telegraph India
“Press Release by Indian Embassy in Vietnam”
Indian Embassy in Vietnam
“One of the rock band most popular in India , constantly touring at home and abroad .”
Go News - Go News - Vietnam
“GATC Felicitation”
ISBR College - ISBR College
“'Rock' n Roll meets Carnatic Guitar'”
Bhaskar Aspari - GuitarNerd.in
“This hard rock band’s journey has truly been a wonderful one spanning thousands of miles taking them over the world. Influenced by legendary bands such as Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Deep Purple, Iron Maiden, & Guns N’ Roses, Girish and The Chronicles (GATC) set out with an aim of reviving the classic metal and rock sound of the 70s and 80s era in the music scene. The 5 year old band was founded by Girish Pradhan in the beautiful northeastern state of Sikkim, their original compositions such as Angel, Golden Crown and Yesteryears struck the right chord with the audience, with Yesteryears bagging the silver trophy at the Suncane Skale festival, Europe.”
Code Word Music - Codewordmusic.com
“Their songs vary from blues rock, alternative to classic heavy metal and power ballads. Says Girish, "Our music has an 80s vibe."”
Reza Noorani - Times of India
“Channelling in the traditional rock vibe isn't a yearning to revisit a slice of music history, it is a proper, legit movement. And that is what makes a band like Girish And The Chronicles so relevant and central to this phenomenon. They are a young band and vocalist Girish Pradhan was all of five when grunge made Seattle the new capital of rock ‘n’ roll. But close your eyes and listen to their music and you will instantly be transported to the days when bands like Skid Row, Winger, Cinderella and countless others of their ilk stalked stages across the world to rabid audiences.
Heck, they even have a song called ‘Angel’, a staple of everyone from Steelheart to Slaughter to Aerosmith. And that’s gotta count for something, right?”
NME Blogs - NME India
“This is the reason to make Music”
Allan Moses Rodricks - The Hindu
“‘Nothing good comes easy’”
Jhinuk Sen - Millenium Post
“Our Radio Interview”
94. 3 Radio One - 94.3 Radio One
“Girish and the Chronicles (GATC) is a hard rockheavy metal band made up of Girish Pradhan (vocals and guitarist), Suraz Karki (lead guitar and backing vocals), Yogesh Pradhan (bass guitar and backing vocals) and Nagen Mongrati (drums). Their songs vary from blues rock, alternative to classic heavy metal and power ballads. Says Girish, “Our music has an 80s vibe.“”
Reza Noorani - Times Of India - Bombay Times
“The band is a four-member team known for their electrifying live shows.”
TOI - Times of India
“The most awaited entrance manuscript from eminent Sikkim shaped general tough stone complicated steel rope ‘Girish and The Chronicles’ GNTC featuring 14 strain marks expelled strain manuscript ‘Back on Earth’ during Hard Rock Cafe in Mumbai underneath a record tag Universal Music Group on Thursday.”
Smartline - Smartline.com
“Popular Sikkim band 'Girish and The Chronicles (GNTC)' has launched their debut album 'Back on Earth' in Mumbai after becoming the first band from state to feature on international music channel VHI. Released under the record label giant Universal, the album features 14 songs with a very hard rock/classic heavy metal feel for most songs, along with a contrasting ballad and acoustics for the remaining.”
TNT - TNT (thenortheasttoday.in )
“The much awaited debut album from renowned Sikkim based international hard rock & heavy metal band ‘Girish and The Chronicles’ GNTC featuring 14 song tracks released music album ‘Back on Earth’ at Hard Rock Cafe in Mumbai under the record label Universal Music Group on Thursday.”
Voice of Sikkim - Voice of Sikkim
“Girish Pradhan, are a glorious echo of an era where amps were cranked up to 11 and virtuosity was at a premium. Their debut album ‘Back On Earth’, out now on Universal Music is replete with song titles like ‘I Wanna Get That Lovin’ Again’, ‘Shot By The Cupid (Touched By The Devil) and ‘Angel’. You can almost see Motley Crue, Skid Row, Winger, Aerosmith et al nodding their approvals.”
NME India - NME India
“Sikkimese band ‘Girish and The Chronicles’ (GNTC) has launched their debut album Back on Earth after becoming the first band from the State to feature on international music channel VH1.”
PTI - The Hindu
“Popular Sikkim band 'Girish and The Chronicles (GNTC)' has launched their debut album 'Back on Earth' in Mumbai after becoming the first band from state to feature on international music channel VH1.”
PTI - Business Standard
“Girish and The Chronicles (GATC) set out with the aim of reviving the classic metal and rock sound of the '70s and '80s. The five-year-old band, which was founded by Girish Pradhan in the beautiful northeastern state of Sikkim, are known for their original compositions such as Angel, Golden Crown and Yesteryears. In fact, Yesteryears even bagged the silver trophy at the Suncane Skale festival in Europe.”
Prashanth Vidyasagar - Bangalore Mirror
“There is perhaps no better feeling for a band than to have a cheering crowd look up to you, while you blast away your brand of music to them, and drown in a world full of rhythm. Experiencing such a mood is very natural for Gangtok-based Girish and The Chronicles, who are all set to perform at the Hard Rock Cafe, today. Known for their sound of overdriven guitars and drums, the band is here to release their debut album, Back to Earth, on Universal Music.”
Juili Eklahare - Mid Day
“After listening to the album over and over again and having watched the band perform live, I can safely say that GATC certainly is one of the very few Rock’n Roll bands whose sound is honest and as authentic as it can get – not to mention the ability to blow your brains out!”
GuitarNerd.in
“After almost four years in the independent music scene, heavy rock/ metal band- 'Girish and the Chronicles' which hails from Sikkim, but is now based in Bangalore, is launching its debut album under the Universal Music Group label.”
RnM Team - RadioAndMusic.com
“Girish and the Chronicles (GATC), a very renowned local band from Sikkim launched their debut music album titled ‘BACK ON EARTH’ yesterday in Hard Rock Café, Mumbai, under the banner of recording label giant ‘UNIVERSAL’. The album consists of 14 English songs that varies from Hard Rock to classic heavy metal along with a contrasting ballad and acoustic sound for the remaining.”
Mungpoo News
“They can belt out AC/DC, Deep Purple and Led Zepellin spot on, and they can make crowds hum their own music within minutes.
This talented four piece self-taught band from Sikkim calls itself Girish And The Chronicles.”
Swathi Chatrapathy - Deccan Chronicle
“Sliding Through Varied Generes”
Rohini - Deccan Herald
"GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES’ is one such band that we believe has worked exceptionally hard on all fronts and we’re very thrilled to have them on the Universal Music roster" - Subarna Roy, A&R, Universal Music India
Hemant Sanganee - Dumkhum
“Their Music makes the audience nostalgic and brings back old memories”
Avinash Kumai - The New Indian Express, Bangalore
“The frontman of metal band 'Girish n the Chronicles', Girish Pradhan, has won the 'Yamaha Asian Beats,2011' rock music competition in Bangalore.
The win has earned Girish the title ‘best vocalist in the country’ in the rock genre”
Deccan Herald
“The Girish N the Chronicles (GnC) has been invited to play in Hong Kong, the second chance for the Gangtok band to perform outside India.”
Mungpoo News
“While it certainly looks like the age of Rockstars is over, there is one band from Gangtok, India that fits perfectly into the definition. After watching them perform live, I honestly believe that Rockstars still exist and Rock’n Roll is back. With soaring vocals, Leather jackets, Rock anthems and the distinct tone of the Gibson Les Paul, Rest assured, Girish Pradhan and Suraz Karki along with their band ‘Girish and the Chronicles’(GNTC), are the true saviors of the classic Rock’n Roll sound in India.”
GuitarNerd.in
“Frontman Girish Pradhan’s vocals blew my mind, and I was amazed to discover that there’s such talent devoted to rock ‘n roll, even in a country like India.”
Crew - Metal Assault
“Girish & The Chronicles have more so become the benchmark for rock music in the country.”
Mihir Sinha - highscoreon.com
““They remind us of the 80′s which is gone,
They rhyme the ballads heard but ignored.
They sing for the glory which was ours,
When rock wasn’t still, it rolled”.”
Shakti - Scribido
“Girish has a phenomenal vocal range, and on hearing their music, one would feel as if they were transported right back to the ’80s.”
Swagatam Basu - Whats the Scene?
“Girish Pradhan’s amazing voice and vocal range stunned the crowd and he easily won over the hearts of those in attendance.”
WTS Crew - Whats the scene?
“I was told earlier that Sebastian Bach of Skid Row was a fan of Girish’s vocal prowess. After this performance, I could understand why – the band performed the super-hit ballad by Skid Row from the 80s, ‘18 and Life’ which had Bach himself on the vocals. Girish had us mesmerized with his vocal range that’s a hallmark of this ballad.
It would have been difficult to say if it was Plant or Girish on the stage if your eyes were closed. Suraz was impeccable. Not many bands dare play Led Zeppelin live but the quartet present in front of us matched the other legendary quartet in every aspect. The drum roll at the end of this song was icing on the cake.”
Anomit Ghosh - Whats The Scene?
"As they launched into the intro of ‘Sweet Child of Mine’ by Guns N’ Roses. At this point it was difficult to tell Slash and Suraz apart, the long locks included. GNTC was definitely the highlight of the night, and we think we speak for the audience as well."
"Girish And The Chronicles (GNTC) started off their set with ‘Golden Crown’ and Girish’s high pitched notes pulled in a curious audience who rushed towards the arena and straight to the barricade."
WTC Crew - Whats the scene?
“In our elephantine memory, Girish and the Chronicles has never disappointed and if they ever manage to in the future, it’ll be a dark day indeed.”
WTS Crew - Whats the scene?
“off day or not, it was very clear that girish has the most special voice around! (catch them live to know what i mean).”
Dhruv R Kumar - http://watevermusic.com
“True to the Hard Rock and Classic Rock sub-genres, Girish And The Chronicles is an electric act from Sikkim”
Rushil Datta - Indian Express, Pune
“With a mission to keep genre of rock music alive in the country alive, the internationally acclaimed Hard Rock Band, Girish & The Chronicles have already sung their way into many hearts.”
Rahul V Pisharody - The New Indian Express
“After attending the concert of Sikkim based band 'Girish And The Chronicle' anyone could be left wondering 'is being humble and being rock star mutually exclusive?' The answer is yes, for they testify it.”
Arundhuti Banerjee - The Hans India
“GnTC’s talent isn’t the type to be acquired over the years. It’s innate. Intuitive. Heartfelt.”
Subhayan Mukerjee - Top Five Records
“Frontman Girish Pradhan’s vocals blew my mind, and I was amazed to discover that there’s such talent devoted to rock ‘n roll, even in a country like India.”
Aniruddh ‘Andrew’ Bansal - Metal Assault
“N.E is a hub for rock music. And when we talk about the rock music, Girish Pradhan is what on everybody's mind. He has harvested success in his home country and overseas as well. In his teens he formed a band called "Girish and the Chronicles" and introduced it to a younger audience shortly.”
Pallawi Sharma - Rock Idol "Girish Pradhan"
“Critics have dubbed him as one of the best glam rock voices in India. And all doubts are laid to rest once you listen to Girish Pradhan croon.”
Darinia Khongwir, Times of India - Musical Journey of Girish Pradhan
“And last but not the least we have Girish who is one the most talented rock n’ roll singers I have met till date - Neha (A.Live, Gangtok)”
The North East Today - Alive
“Well it is believed that even singers like Mike Tramp (White Lion) and Sebastian Bach liked your song ‘Angel’? How does that feel?”
The North East Today
“Rocka Rolla had its 49th Pub Rock on the 5th of September in Blues, Guwahati. In total 5 bands played, the headlining act was by Girish and The Chronicles.”
The North East Today - Rocka Rolla Pub Rock Fest
“Girish and the Chronicle from Sikkim also performed and played some of their own compositions. The event was an outstanding success and was dedicated towards peace and development of youth of that area”
The North East Times - 2nd Karbi Anglong beats
“18 July, Gangtok: Sikkim’s breakout rock band, Girish ‘n the Chronicles, returned from their Europe tour late on Friday night, arriving with the welcome news that the they had followed up their feat of becoming the first-ever band from India to compete in Sunčane Skale, a music festival held every summer in Herceg Novi, Montenegro, with a stunning performance which bagged them the Silver Trophy at this prestigious music fest.”
VOICE OF SIKKIM - Sikkimtimes.Com
“You have been labelled as the next big thing when it comes to vocals in the music scene. Any word on that?”
The NorthEast Today - The NorthEast Today
“The Honorary Consul Generalof Montenegro in India has informed that the three day festival receives more than 200 hours of live air on Radio and television in Montenegro, which is watched in more than 50 countries of Europe and throughout the world.”
Indian Band -Girish N The Chronicles At Suncane Skale Music Competition - FILMY FRIDAY
“Dr. Janice Darbari, the Honorary Consul General of Montenegro Consulate General Office, sent a letter to inform “Girish “n the Chronicles’ that they are the first band from India to be invited for this competition round of Montenegro festival. This opportunity has also given a musical recognition to the state Sikkim.”
THAINDIA NEWS, Sampurn Wire - Indian Band ‘Girish N The Chronicles’ At Suncane Skale Music Competition
“CM welcomed ‘Girish and the Chronicles’”
VOICE OF SIKKIM - CM welcomed ‘Girish and the Chronicles’
“Girish N The Chronicles selected to compete at Suncane Skale Music Competition in Montenegro – It will be the first band to represent India in the competition”
The Himalayan Beacon - Girish N The Chronicles
“Girish 'n the Cronicles, a new band from Sikkim, returns in triumph from a festival in Montenegro.”
THE HINDU - Mountain rock
“A Gangtok based rock band “Girish “n the Chronicles’, has become the first Indian band to compete in Suncane Skale a music festival in Herceg Novi, Montenegro. The festival is celebrated every year during the summer.”
ONEINDIA - Indian band to perform at Suncane music fest
“Gangtok, July 19: Girish ‘N’ The Chronicles has won the silver trophy at the Suncane Skale music fest.
The Gangtok-based five-member band, the first Indian rock group to participate in the music festival held every summer at Herceg Novi in Montenegro, returned to New Delhi on Friday after rocking Europe.”
THE TELEGRAPH, CALCUTTA, INDIA - Suncane silver for Angel’s Angel
