1 March 2008
Rudra has finally completed the pre-production of their yet to be titled album which will be the 2nd instalment to the Brahmavidya trilogy. The songs have so much of Brahmavidya: Primordial I & Kurukshetra in them. Shiva is still relentlessly pounding his drums as hell and Devan has contributed nasty vedic metal riffs into this one which will sure make all you faithful ones drool. Rudra will not be playing any shows till the album is completed. The band will be taking a short break after the recording which will commence next month. Soon after the break, Rudra are planning to complete songs for the 3rd instalment of the Brahmavidya trilogy, which will be a more east-meets-west fusion like vedic metal/rock. Look out for more updates!23 April 2007
RUDRA signs to TRINITY RECORDS HONG KONG
PRESS RELEASE BY TRINITY RECORDS
TRINITY RECORDS proudly announces the signing of Singapore's Vedic metal band RUDRA, pioneers in experimenting Indian classical music melodies in Extreme Metal.
The band and label have negotiated a contract for six albums; the first release on TRINITY RECORDS from RUDRA will be their 4th album : the first part of a trilogy "Brahmavidya: Primordial I", originally released in 2005,to be completed by 2007.
Currently the band is writing material for the next albums which shall be the 2nd and 3rd instalment of the Trilogy planned for release in early 2008. The band will be entering Blackisle Studios again with Joshua Nair and Sean Loo in the producer's chairs in Jul 2007.
Other RUDRA albums to be re-released on TRINITY RECORDS 2007/2008
* The re-recorded KURUKSHETRA, RUDRA'S 3rd album, to give it a new lease of life and has been out of print for a long time.
* RUDRA's first album "Rudra" which first release in 1998 on the Candlelight Productions.
* "The Aryan Crusade" the second album that won them attention from all parts of the world in 2001.
"RUDRA is the name of an ancient Indian God of Destruction. The band is specifically named after this God to symbolize the aggressive character of its music."
Kathir, the bassist/vocalist of RUDRA had the following to say:"We are very pleased to join the Trinity Records family. The success and perseverance of Trinity have given us the confidence and conviction that this alliance will bring the band to greater heights. Thanks to Soni and Trinity Records for believing in us."
Band website : http://www.rudraonline.org
Band myspace : http://www.myspace.com/vedicmetal
Label website : http://www.trinityrecords.com.hk
Label myspace : http://www.myspace.com/trinityrecordshongkong
16 Apr 2007
Shiva, Selvam & Kathir are pleased to invite their long time friend Devan to the ranks. Devan will be a welcome addition to the Rudra Horde and who will contribute in the songwriting process for the next two albums.
These were Devan's words when asked of his feelings about joining Rudra: "I feel honoured and proud to be given an opportunity to join the ranks of one of Singapore's best, who are pioneers of Vedic Metal. I am looking forward to playing good music with good friends whom I have known for years. Being a fan of Vedic Metal from its heydays, I have always been fascinated about playing metal with ethnic elements incorporated. Metal becomes more relevant to me this way when the aggression, emotions and darkness are amplified tenfold."
29 March 2007
Kannan has decided to
part ways with Rudra. He will be relocating to Australia and the band wishes
him the best of luck in the future and a big thanks for his monumental
contribution to RUDRA. However, the band hopes that his departure is temporary.
The band is presently auditioning guitarists and will announce the replacement
real soon.
4 January 2007
We are pleased to announce that the Composers and Authors Society of Singapore (COMPASS) is co-sponsoring our US Tour. We would like to express our gratitude and thank them for their commitment and support for our music and the Tour.