Mumbai: Bangalore based metal band Inner Sanctum were announced as the winners of Independence Rock XXIV on October 3, 2009 at the finale held in Mumbai.
Inner Sanctum competed against Gravy Theory (Kolkata), Abraxas (Pune), Seize Her (Delhi) and Zygnema(Mumbai). The grand finale was judged by E-18 CEO Farhad Wadia and Shaa’ir + Func guitarist Randolf Correia.
Formed in 2007, Inner Sanctum’s music can be described as a heavy blend of technical thrash and death metal In a short period, they have become a well-known band among the metal followers and were also crowned the winners of the best metal act at Whiplash 08, Bangalore. Inner Sanctum comprises of Gaurav (Vocals) Chintan (Guitars) Rajeev (Guitars) Michael (Bass) and Abhinav (Drums).
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Besides this winning band, Pune based Abraxas were probably the second best act of the evening.
Stop abusing, grow up!
In addition to the strong metal line-up, Independence Rock XXIV will additionally be remembered for an abusive episode (yet again!)
Exchange of words among musicians and crowd, has for long been a part of Independence Rock concerts(apparently, this has intimidated many bands!). Last year it was Chennai based Rainbow Bridge that had to face the crowds rage. This time it was Noida based Seize Her.
It started with abuses that came from a certain section of the crowd while the band was performing Seize Her vocalist Akshat Bhardwaj retorted to these abuses by saying, You know why Common Wealth Games are happening in Delhi and not Mumbai? – it’s because Mumbai has M****** F***** like you….
Wadia quickly intervened, We are all grown up’s here – lets not abuse musicians,… he told everybody present. We all are here to have a nice time. If they (the band) want to act like children, let them, you behave like grown-ups,… he said.
Independence Rock to go International next year
Meanwhile, Wadia also announced that next year, as the competition completes 25 years, Independence Rock will go international and will feature international headlining acts and participants.
Click here for the slideshow of the I-Rock XXIV
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