Why support music? New picture series starts today

It's time to make a statement. This blog should show why I believe in music. To take things a bit further I'll post pictures in the upcoming time with short thoughts why music matters to me.

What do you think about it? Do you agree or disagree? Do you maybe have own thoughts you would like to see shared here?

Please let me know your thoughts right here in the comments section or post on Facebook where I also shared the picture. 

The first picture with statement in the "Why support music?" series. 

Facebook page for Heavy Metal Underdogs up & running

It's seldom that I talk here about things regarding this blog but I feel that today may be a good time to introduce you guys out there to the Facebook page I opened up for the Heavy Metal Underdogs.

I think in these days many people like to be able to follow their favorite internet content the way they prefer it. It's of course possible to follow this blog through a Google account or the RSS feed that can be found on the very top of the page. But since many people often use Facebook and keep their stuff organized over there I've decided to open up a site on this social network.

The coverpicture for the Facebook page of the Heavy Metal Underdogs

If you decide to follow us through a click on the like button you'll be notified of selected site updates such as album reviews or interviews but moreover I'll post stuff on Facebook that's not up here.

It will be mostly smaller updates that don't fit in here or are only availabe for a short time. This includes musician market (looking for band members), previews to upcoming releases, links to livestream and TV events and other goodies that I come acrosse every here and there. So don't hesitate and join us on Facebook. :-)

INDIAN INVASION 2015: free online compilation of metal bands from India

The metal scene in India is very active and alive! If you're following this blog regulary you know that the bands from that region like Bevar Sea, Grey Shack or Inner Sanctum have released great material in the recent time or are at the moment working on new releases that sound already very promising from the previews available.

But what about all the other bands from there? How do the bands from that part of the world sound like, what is their (fresh) attempt on Heavy Metal music? You can easily check that out for yourselves with the brand new free sampler "Indian Invasion 2015" which has been set up for free download as well as for streaming on the pages of the excellent Headbangers India blog. 

The package is completed by fine artwork from Headbangers India author Ishaan Kumar.

(c) by Ishaan Kumar / Headbangers India

These bands and tracks are featured on the Indian Invasion 2015 compilation:

01. Albatross – Jugglehead the Clown

02. Heathen Beast – Drowning Of The Elephant God

03. Dormant Inferno – Deliverance

04. Sycorax – Designing Eradicaton

05. Bevar Sea – Where There's Smoke (There's A Pyre)

06. Primitiv – Lords Of Primitiv

07. Zygnema – The Phoenix Effect

08. Against Evil – War Hero

09. Shepherd – Spite Pit

10. Chaos – Violent Redemption

11. Demonic Resurrection – Trail Of Devastation

12. Before The Holocaust – Clockwork Orange

13. The Minerva Conduct – End Creation

14. Biopsys – Surgical Symmetry

15. Trinergic – Rise Of Xyrith

Inside the zip file weighting around 161 MB in size you'll also find a pdf file with detailed information for each band. It contains links to websites letting you quickly gather more information about the artists (mostly their sites on social networks) so you will quickly have a good overlook on the featured styles. Further links for streaming more songs and contact data as well as URL's for purchasing the full releases are provided in the document.

One thing I can promise to you: it will be a journey letting you discover bands you don't want to miss out anymore. The bands have created exciting songs which combine the best from the past and present days of Heavy Metal history. And while you're waiting for the download to finish why not log in to your favorite social network and let your friends know about this free sampler? They'll for sure like to know about this cool summer goodie!

It's also a good choice if you know a friend out there celebrates it's birthday and you're on the lookout for a proper gift. Just link him to the compilation and I think that will be one thing he'll remember being a something special even years later.

By the way: this is already the second compilation released by the crew of Headbangers India. If you would like to get to know some more bands from India just see my post about the first sampler which is still up for streaming and free download.