Nightmare is a LIVE band based out of Chhattisgarh. They play melodic death metal music. They chose this genre because they love their music and the way they play. The seven-piece band does not involve themselves with devil worship. Some of their influences include Cradle of Filth, Children Of Bodom, Bhyanak Maut, Ensiferum, Gorgoroth, Slipknot, Megadeth, Dream Theater, Avenged Sevenfold, and Iron Maiden. The band member’s individual inspirations are musicians like Dani Filth, Jordan Rudess, James Labrie, John Petrucci, John Myung, Mike Portnoy, Mike Mangini, Synester Gates, and Tarja Turunen.