Decibel (Indian Band)

Decibel is a Progressive Rock Band from New Delhi, India. The band is one of the most popular acts in the country, especially after its performance at the Channel[V] Launchpad 2007.1

History

Decibel was conceived 2003 by Kanishk and Krishnan when they were college students. Kanishk persuaded his old friend Rahul to take up the role of lead guitarist in the band and Krishnan asked Karthik (then playing guitars) to take up the Bass guitarist's role.

Krishnan's home was the place to jam and, in his living room they started off by playing Iron Maiden, Metallica and Megadeth covers. Search for the vocalist ended when Ananth (Still Waters) decided to move to New Delhi and join the band. Decibel's first show was IIT Delhi Blitzkrieg 2003 prelims where band received good support in their first show and later that year played at The Mezz (Pub Gig).

Soon after, the band entered a dormant state, when Kanishk left for US to pursue higher studies and Ananth went back to his hometown. During this (frustrating) period Krishnan and Karthik were still hopeful of reviving the band and it was only after two years of exile that the new Decibel was born again.

Siddharth (guitarist), Ripple (guitarist) and Vijay (vocals) joined the band and brought the band to the current form and gave the sound that is the mixture of Thrash Heavy Metal and Progressive/Technical Rock. With Siddharth leaving the band to pursue higher studies, Decibel decided to recruit a keyboardist instead, to play covers of the band that influenced them the most – Dream Theater.

The current lineup comprises Krishnan and Karthik from the original lineup, Ripple on guitars and Naman on keyboards. Sanam is the new vocalist of the band. With the help of the new lineup Decibel went onto win IIT Delhi Blitzkrieg 2007.2

Though Krishnan, Karthik and Ripple are recognized in Indian Rock circuit for their technical proficiency, Decibel has just got a distinction of being one of the best Progressive Rock act in the country. Decibel is planning to release their first album by end of year 2008.3

Members

Drums

Krishnan : Krishnan is the founder of Decibel and is the Drummer for the band. He likes to play lot of progressive stuff.

Equipment : Tama Swingstar Kit and Sabian Cymbals.

Karthik : Karthik is the Bass player of Decibel.

Equipment : Ibanez SR-506.