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Indian Rock Magazine, Mumbai (2026)

22/07/2025

Ozzy Osbourne, the legendary voice behind Black Sabbath and a defining figure in heavy metal, has passed away at the age of 76. Born John Michael Osbourne in Aston, Birmingham, he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019. Rising to fame in the 1970s as Black Sabbath’s frontman, he earned the moniker “Prince of Darkness” for his distinct voice and darker stage persona.

In 1979, Osbourne was dismissed from the band due to substance abuse issues, but he went on to reunite with them multiple times over the decades. One of the most significant reunions came in 1997, leading to the band’s final studio album 13 in 2013. The group concluded their farewell tour with an emotional performance in their hometown of Birmingham in 2017.

Despite ongoing health struggles, Osbourne remained committed to his music. On 5 July 2025, he took the stage for his final performance at the Back to the Beginning concert—an event he had earlier confirmed would mark the end of his live career, though he had hoped to continue recording. He passed away on 22 July 2025.

Osbourne’s health had declined in recent years following his Parkinson’s diagnosis and a serious fall in 2019 that caused spinal injuries. Although his stage appearances became rare, he made a memorable surprise appearance alongside Tony Iommi at the closing ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. By early 2025, he had lost mobility due to his illness.

The Back to the Beginning farewell concert—announced by his wife Sharon Osbourne on 5 February 2025—served as a tribute not just to his legacy, but to the city that shaped his life and career. Named to honour the band's origins in Aston, Osbourne was determined to perform one last time to “give back to the place where I was born.”

16/05/2025

Northlane [], the Australian modern metal band formed in 2009, are coming to India for the very first time this July 2025, thanks to BIGHORN [] — a Hard Rock & Metal IP by SkillBox [].

The band will be performing three arena shows across India:
17 July – Delhi NCR
19 July – Mumbai
20 July – Bengaluru

Northlane’s current lineup features guitarists Jonathon Deiley [] and Josh Smith [], drummer Nic Pettersen [], and vocalist Marcus Bridge []. Over the years, they have released six studio albums: Discoveries (2011), Singularity (2013), which peaked at No. 3 on the ARIA Albums Chart, Node (2015), Mesmer (2017), Alien (2019) and Obsidian (2022).

The band has also earned critical acclaim, winning the ARIA Award for Best Hard Rock or Heavy Metal Album three times — for Node (2015), Mesmer (2017), and Alien (2019).

🎫 Tickets go live on 17th May at 12:00 PM IST - Exclusively on SkillBox!

30/04/2025

SkillBox [] and LiveBox [] are bringing the Dutch progressive metalcore/djent band TEXTURES [] back to India!

Their last performance in India was in Pune, back in December 2017, after which the band parted ways. Reunited in 2024, they’re coming back stronger than ever. The band now features Daniel de Jongh [] on vocals, Bart Hennephof [] on guitars, Joe Tal [] on guitars, Remko Tielemans [] on bass, Uri Dijk [] on keys, and Stef Broks [] on drums.

Textures first made waves with their groundbreaking debut Polars (2003), released via Listenable Records. Building on that success, they followed up with Drawing Circles (2006) and Silhouettes (2008). The band played their first-ever show in India, co-headlining the Deccan Rock Festival in Bangalore in December 2009 alongside Amon Amarth. They returned to India in October 2010, performing in New Delhi at IIT Delhi’s annual festival, Rendezvous.

Textures returns to India for two massive shows:
12 Sep – Mumbai – NESCO Centre
13 Sep – Bengaluru – The Lalit Ashok (Kalinga)

Silver Tears [] will join the India tour as a special guest.

Tickets go live on 1st May 2025 at 12 PM IST. Early bird tickets will be available exclusively via the SkillBox app.

20/03/2025

Raman Negi is currently touring India as part of his Chaltey Purzay India Tour. With three successful shows already completed, including a stellar performance at Lollapalooza India on 9th March, and shows in Bengaluru and Hyderabad, he's gearing up for more exciting performances.

Raman Negi described his Lollapalooza show as "Played what was probably my best gig till date...". Don't miss the opportunity to catch him live at his upcoming shows:
- 29 Mar: Jaipur (Alchemist Coffee Company)
- 30 Mar: Ajmer (Alchemist Coffee Company)
- 08 Apr: Pune (SWIG Koregaon Park)
- 11 Apr: Guwahati (ITA Machkhowa)
- 12 Apr: New Delhi (Odella)
- 19 Apr: Dehradun (October)

For more details visit SkillBox's website.

(Photos taken from Raman Negi's social media)

Tarun Paul Kachhap

20/03/2025

The Australian folk and rock band, The Paper Kites, is currently on their debut India tour. With their successful show in Delhi NCR on 18th March, they are set to perform in Bengaluru on 20th March and Mumbai on 21st March 2025.

Formed in 2009-2010, the band is popularly known for their hit song "Bloom". As of 2025, The Paper Kites have released six studio albums and two EPs. Their India tour is part of a series of live shows curated by LiveBox, an intellectual property (IP) by SkillBox, which is also handling ticketing for the shows.

The Delhi NCR show on 18th March featured Shubham Chawla as the opening act, while Anoushka Maskey will open for the Bengaluru show, and Saachi will take the stage for the Mumbai show.

Upcoming Shows:
- 20 Mar - Bengaluru - GYLT (with Anoushka Maskey)
- 21 Mar - Mumbai - Phoenix Palladium (Enclosed Venue) (with Saachi)

Get your tickets and more details on SkillBox.

(Pictures taken from The Paper Kites' website and SkillBox social media)

Tarun Paul Kachhap

15/03/2025

Vh1 India, a popular TV channel in India that once dominated the English music scene, is officially shutting down today, March 15, 2025.

Viacom18’s VH1 was the oldest English music channel in India, launching on New Year’s Day in 2005. It remained the last surviving English music channel in the country following the closure of others in previous years. For two decades, VH1 provided young Indians with exposure to Western artists, pop culture, and various international genres, while also showcasing Indian indie acts and music.

Beyond music, the channel aired prestigious award ceremonies, sponsored numerous festivals, and hosted its own events, such as Vh1 Supersonic. Its influence was so strong that it was the last remaining VH1 channel to use the 2003 branding.

However, with JioStar’s recent decision, VH1’s 20-year journey—and the presence of English music channels in India—has officially come to an end.

Tarun Paul Kachhap

11/03/2025

Guns N' Roses, the iconic American hard rock band from Los Angeles, California, is set to perform in India at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai on May 17! As one of the best-selling bands in history, they'll bring their legendary hits like 'Sweet Child O' Mine,' 'November Rain,' 'Welcome to the Jungle,' and 'Knockin' on Heaven's Door' to beat the Mumbai heat!

General ticket sales go live on March 19 at 4 PM IST onwards. Kotak Mahindra Bank Pre-Sale begins on March 17 at 12 PM IST and ends on March 19 at 12 PM IST. For more details, visit the band's website or 's website.

Pictures sourced from Guns N' Roses and BookMyShow.

04/12/2024

Blackstratblues is the brainchild of Warren Mendonsa (), an Indian guitarist, songwriter, producer, and recording engineer based in Auckland, New Zealand. Mendonsa is also known as the lead guitarist of the iconic Indian rock band Zero ().

Not too long ago, Warren, along with his bandmates from Zero, captivated the Main Stage audience at Bandland in Bengaluru on November 24, 2024. Now, the Auckland-based virtuoso is returning to his roots for an India tour with Blackstratblues.

Blackstratblues, an instrumental blues-rock ensemble, features an impressive lineup: drummer Jai Row Kavi, keyboardist Beven Fonseca, bassist Adi Mistry, and, of course, Warren Mendonsa on guitar.

Tour Dates
- 13 Dec - EXT by The Moonshine Project, Hyderabad
- 17 Dec - Serendipity Arts Festival, Goa
- 20 Dec - Fandom at Gilly's Redefined, Bengaluru
- 21 Dec - Imperfecto Patio, Gurugram
- 22 Dec - Road to Lolla - antiSOCIAL, Mumbai

Due to popular demand, Blackstratblues will perform two sets at antiSOCIAL in Mumbai on December 22: one at 5 PM and another at 8 PM. While some songs may overlap, each set will offer a distinct experience, making it worth attending both. Reflecting on the Mumbai show, Warren shared, "It will be amazing to close the year’s gigging in my old hometown."

Ticket Information
- Tickets for Hyderabad and Bengaluru are available on Insider.
- For the Serendipity Arts Festival, visit the festival’s website.
- Gurugram tickets are on SkillBox.
- Mumbai tickets can be purchased on BookMyShow.

This highly anticipated tour is managed by Level House ().

[Photo sourced from Level House’s website]

29/11/2024

Outrage Festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with one of the most vibrant and dynamic metal music line-ups ever! Presented by and co-presented by DLF, tickets are exclusively available on . This unmissable event is set to take place on 1st December 2024 at DLF Avenue, Saket.

The festival lineup is nothing short of extraordinary, featuring heavyweights such as Bloodywood, Godless, Joint Family, Amorphia, Pacifist, Jatin Talukdar, Nigambodh, Arenlong, Kasck, and Jahnvi. Prepare for an unforgettable day of relentless energy and electrifying performances.

Bloodywood, Delhi’s pride and international sensation, returns to their roots with a unique blend of metal and Indian folk. Godless, the death metal titans, will shake the capital with their crushing riffs and unrelenting energy. Thrash enthusiasts can count on Amorphia to deliver a ferocious, old-school sound.

Joint Family, the nu-metal legends, reunite after 17 years, while Pacifist brings their post-hardcore prowess to the stage. Jatin Talukdar's fusion of progressive rock and Indian classical will create a mesmerizing atmosphere.

Kasck will unleash relentless thrash energy after their Wacken debut, and Nigambodh’s long-awaited return will bring a new, electrifying set. Arenlong, the virtuoso guitarist from Nagaland, will impress with his intricate solos, while Jahnvi, this year’s Young Blood Contest winner, will debut with fresh sound and passion.

Get ready to experience this incredible lineup at Outrage Festival 2024! Tickets are selling fast on SkillBox, so secure your spot now!

29/11/2024

Global pop sensation Ed Sheeran is set to make a grand return to India in 2025 with his most extensive tour yet, spanning six cities across the country.

This follows his sold-out Mumbai concert in March 2024, which drew an electrifying crowd of over 50,000+ fans. The unforgettable evening featured a special duet with Indian pop star Armaan Malik and Sheeran's first-ever performance in Punjabi alongside Diljit Dosanjh. The show also included spectacular opening acts by Prateek Kuhad and Calum Scott.

The highly anticipated 2025 tour promises an even bigger celebration of music, as Sheeran is scheduled to perform in the following cities:

- Jan 30: Yash Lawns, Pune
- Feb 02: Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad
- Feb 05: YMCA Grounds, Chennai
- Feb 08: NICE Grounds, Bengaluru
- Feb 12: JN Stadium, Shillong
- Feb 15: Leisure Valley Ground, Delhi NCR

But that’s not all! Sheeran will also perform in neighboring countries, marking some first-time milestones. Fans in Bhutan will witness history with a performance on January 24, followed by shows in Qatar on April 30 and Bahrain on May 2.

Ticket Information:
- Tickets available on BookMyShow
- HSBC Cardholders: Exclusive pre-sale access from 9th December, 12 PM to 11th December, 12 PM.
- General Sale: Begins on 11th December at 4 PM.

Secure your spot early—this is a concert experience you don’t want to miss!

Photos taken from Ed Sheeran and BookMyShow's Facebook.

29/11/2024

The American pop-rock band Maroon 5 is set to make its first-ever appearance in India. The highly anticipated concert is scheduled for December 3, 2023, at the iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai.
Maroon 5, led by charismatic frontman Adam Levine, is a multi-platinum American pop-rock band from Los Angeles. Known for chart-topping hits like "This Love," "Sugar," "She Will Be Loved," and "Moves Like Jagger," the band originally formed as Kara's Flowers in 1994. They rebranded as Maroon 5 in 2001 with the release of their breakthrough album, 'Songs About Jane' (2002). Over the years, they have evolved, adding new members and producing a series of successful albums, including It 'Won't Be Soon Before Long', 'Overexposed', and 'Red Pill Blues'.

With over 120 million records sold worldwide, Maroon 5 is one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Their dynamic performances and catchy melodies have earned them numerous accolades, including a Grammy Award for Best New Artist.

Tickets for the Mumbai concert are still available on BookMyShow, offering fans a chance to witness Maroon 5's live performance.

Photo taken from Maroon 5's Facebook.

19/09/2024

Coldplay is set to perform in India as part of their highly anticipated Music of the Spheres World Tour. The British rock band will take the stage at DY Patil Stadium in Mumbai on January 18th and 19th, 2025, delivering two unforgettable nights of music.

The upcoming concerts promise to be exciting, with mystery guests scheduled to join the band, whose identities will be revealed soon. Fans can exclusively purchase tickets on BookMyShow.

Additionally, Coldplay is gearing up to release their tenth studio album, Moon Music, on October 4th, 2024, building anticipation for the tour.

With the Indian leg of the Music of the Spheres World Tour now officially announced and dates live, fans can look forward to experiencing Coldplay's signature sound and energetic live performance.

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