Biography

Ambush is a LIVE band based in Guwahati, Assam. Formed in February 2015, the band’s main aim is to represent the voice for the voiceless. Ambush is a revolution against everything wrong that takes place in the society and region through music. The band is against fake encounters, corrupted government, communal clashes, bandh culture, and rape. They started with a lineup consisting of Amarjeet Bey on guitar, Jitu Tokbi on bass, and Sandip Hakmaosa on drums. Later, Risim Rongpi joined Ambush, bringing his political charge rhymes with a lot of aggression, calling it political hip hop. Most of their songs are politically influenced. Achievements : Opened for Michael Angelo Batio, Diphu Shared stage with Alobo Naga and the Band at Karbi Youth Fest, Taralangso Finalist at Ekarikthin, Nagaland Finalist at Sunfire Music Fest, Bangalore Headlined Hoidoi Rock concert, West Karbi Anglong Headlined Friday Nite Fest at JBC, Dimapur, Nagaland Performed at Pepsi MTV Indies Rhythm 8 Participated at International Hornbill Music Festival 2015, Kohima, Nagaland Won Best Hard Rock band at Indihut Music Award India, 2015 Performed at Metropolis 2016, Guwahati Released first official video on Pepsi MTV Indies