Biography

Ashwamedh was formed with the sole aim of redefining the boundaries of Hindi rock and defining an unprecedented sound for the masses. Bringing home a heady mix of funk, Indian classical, hard rock and metal, they choose not to restrict themselves to any particular genre. With groovy yet powerful originals, laden with inspiring lyrics and vocals, crushing riffs, drumming work and monster leads, Ashwamedh has always had the crowd hungry for more in its wake. Shattered pre-defined notions about Hindi rock are a collateral, for which the band takes full responsibility. The name 'Ashwamedh' has been derived from the ancient custom of 'Ashwamedh Yagna', where the sacred horse runs to the limits to determine the boundaries of the king's newly-acquired kingdom. Similarly, with a rapidly-increasing and fiercely-loyal fan-following, they believe their music is the emperor and they will serve by defining newer boundaries for it! News and Gigs: Won the second position for India in the Best Rock Song category at the IndieGo Asian Music Awards 2011-2012, Asia's one of the biggest music awards Nominated for VIMA Awards 2014 in Best Rock Song and Best Ballad category, alongside biggies like A.R. Rahman, Sunidhi Chauhan, and Coke Studio artists Featured on the compilation 'Ultimate Rock Anthems' released by Artistloud.com as the album for Hindi version of Expendables 3 Nominated in the Best Rock Song category at the BiteMyMusic Global Music Awards 2012, world's one of the biggest music awards Nominated in the Best Rock Vocalist category at the IndieGo Asian Music Awards 2012, Asia's one of the biggest music awards Only Asian band to be globally shortlisted for Sweden Rock Festival 2012 Headlined at Chaos 2012, the annual fest of IIM Ahmedabad Headlined at Aurora 2012, the annual fest of IIITM Gwalior Headlined at Taksh 2012, the annual festival of IIT Jodhpur Headlined at Elan 2012, the annual festival of IIT Hyderabad Headlined at Aaveg 2012, the annual festival of IBS Hyderabad Headlined at Jayciana 2012, the annual festival of SJCE Mysore Co-headlined with Indus Creed at EOS 2012, Mumbai Headlined at Trascend 2012, the annual festival of Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM), Pune Headlined MADMA 2012, annual festival of Xavier's Institute of Communication Co-Headlined with Agnee at Creo 2011, annual fest of F.L.A.M.E School of Management, Pune Headlined at Zest 2012, the annual sports festival of College of Engineering, Pune Headlined the Battle Of The Bands 2012 at Army Institute of Technology, Pune Headlined at Vidyut 2011, RV College of Engineering, Bangalore Featured by Radio City 91.1 FM for their show Freedom Radio Featured by Jaago Mumbai 90.8 FM for their show Desi Trax Headlined Blizzard, Rock Festival 2011, Pune Headlined at Surge 2011, annual festival of NIT Kurukshetra Headlined at Fundamental 2011, annual festival of Symboisis Institute for Design, Pune Performed at the grand finale of Channel [V] Launchpad at IndiaFest, Goa Headlined at the MTV Rock On Desi Beats 2 Promo Gig at the Bandra Amphitheater, Mumbai Co-headlined with Motherjane at NITIE, Mumbai, for their rock concert 'Decibelz' 2010 Performed at Rockforte 2010, Pune Covered by BigM magazine for their October 2010 issue Covered by Society magazine for their August 2010 issue Headlined at Forza 2010, at ISBM, Pune, at their Foundation Day Festival Headlined at Palm Expo 2010, India's only internationally-reputed musicians' expo Featured by Indian Music Revolution as their 'In Focus' band Headlined at Surge 2010 at the K.J Somaiya College of Engineering, Mumbai Co-headlined ISB&M's festival Crescendo 2010, along with Bollywood sensation Javed Ali Headlined Cummins Women's College of Engineering annual festival Gandhaar'10 Headlining act at Symbiosis Institute of Telecom Management's (SITM) college fest Inferno'10 Covered by Radio Mirchi for Mirchi Soundcheck Performed at Doolally Microbrewery, 1st Brewhouse, Corinthians (Mirchi Soundcheck RockNite) Headlining act at Symbiosis Centre of Information Technology's (SCIT) annual alumni meet Pratidhwani'10 Performed at NEEV'09 at SCMHRD Headlining act at the SIMS-2008 and SIMS-2009 rock concerts Won at the Battle of the Bands'09 Performed at the Republic Rock Festival 2009 in Mumbai Band Members: Anurag Sawangikar Gaurav Bhalerao  Swatantra Sarode Yudhaditya Chatterjee