Abraxas is a LIVE band from Pune, Maharashtra, which was founded in 2008. It is five-piece metal outfit that has made its mark in Indian metal scene. The band rose to fame in 2009 after they got a chance to open for Iron Maiden at Rock in India, Bangalore. Abraxas is a blend of genres creating a uniquely distinguishable sound in metal. Achievements: Won the Campus Rock Idols (Edition 5) Won the Mood Indigo Livewire title in 2010 Won the Cherrapunjee National Rock Competition 2011 Performed at the Rolling Stone Metal Awards 2012, Mumbai The band has performed in cities like Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Cherrapunjee, Indore, Manipal, Gandhinagar, Hyderabad, Goa, and so on. Members: Karan Pote – Vocals Kenneth Mascarenhas – Bass Abhimanyu Singh Negi – Lead & Rhythm Guitars Tiasunep Aier – Rhythm and lead Guitars Arjun Menon – Percussion