KRYPTOS "Very first Indian band signed with OSM Records"

Here again Kryptos are the first Indian rock band to release an album with a U.S.-based record label. Sticking to old-school thrash and melodic metal, Kryptos spearheaded the Bangalore metal scene in the late '90s. Formed in 1998 by Ganesh K and Nolan Lewis, Kryptos quickly gained popularity in certain circles, with an early lineup featuring Akshay Patel on guitars and Ryan Colaco on drums. Released in 2004, their Spiral Ascent debut helped them expand their audience and secure a deal with OSM Records. Ganesh K and Akshay Patel were replaced by former Mutiny members Jayawant Tewari and Rohit Chaturvedi. Ark of Gemini was released in 2008. Bhasker Gupta, All Music Guide

Kryptos is a Heavy Metal band from Bangalore, India. It was formed in 1998 by Nolan Lewis (vocals/guitars) and Ganesh K (ex- Vocalist/bassist). The band went on to release their debut album Spiral Ascent in 2004 and eventually went on to become one of India's biggest Metal bands. In 2008,Kryptos released their second album The Ark of Gemini under Old School Metal Records. Their music is an amalgamation of aggressive riffing , melodic lines and ambient drumming.

BIOGRAPHY

The Early 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 de force 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. It was a self-financed album but later The End Records were distributor for the album.

And Recently

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.It topped various U.S. Metal Radio stations. It was in Top 10 at FMBQ Top Metal Albums on the first week of June. It was in Top 20 for from all over the planet, Kryptos has landed endorsement deals with Mapex Drums, ESP Guitars, and more recently, Vic Firth Drumsticks. Kryptos also earned a coveted supporting slot for the mighty Iron Maiden at Rock In India 2009.

Current Members:

* Nolan Lewis (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar)
* Ryan Colaco (Drums)
* Jayawant Tewari (Bass Guitar)
* Rohit Chaturvedi (Lead Guitar)

Supporting Members

* Salman U. Syed (Band Manager)
* Jayanth Sridhar(Guitar Tech/Drum Tech/Audio Engineer)

Former members

* Ching Len (drums)
* Akshay ‘Axe’ Patel (guitars)
* Ganesh K (Bass,vocals)

Discography

Studio Releases

* Spiral Ascent (2004)
* The Ark of Gemini (2008)

Other Releases

* Deep Throat - Compilation (2001)