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Girish and the Chronicles | |
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| Also known as | GATC |
| Origin | Gangtok, Sikkim, India |
| Genres | Hard rock, heavy metal, melodic rock, glam metal |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Labels | Universal Music India, Lions Pride Music (Denmark), Frontiers Records |
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| Website | girishandthechronicles |
Girish and the Chronicles also known as GATC, is an Indian rock band from Gangtok, Sikkim, formed in 2009, by vocalist Girish Pradhan.[1] The line-up consists of Girish Pradhan on the vocals, Yogesh Pradhan on the bass, Suraz Sun on the lead guitars and Nagen Mongrati on the drums. They have been based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, since 2013.[2][3] The band has three studio albums to their name.
GATC have opened for/shared stage with/supported and shared performances in festivals with, Hoobastank (2013[4]), Poets of the Fall (St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, 2016[5]), Destruction (Bangalore Open Air, 2014[6]), TesseracT (IISc Bangalore, 2019[7]) over the years, and have also backed Chris Adler in his The Chris Adler Experience tour,[8] in India, in 2019.
In recent years, the band has supported/shared stage with Nazareth, (2021, UrRock Fest, Sarnen, Switzerland),[9][10][11][12] Skid Row,[13][14] Kamelot (UrRock Festival, Switzerland, 2022), Bonfire, Mike Tramp (Zurbaran Rock Burgos fest, Spain 2022, 2023 respectively).[15][16][17]
The band supported Guns N' Roses at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi (1 July 2023), as special guests. The news garnered a lot of attention in the Indian rock scene with the band getting extensive coverage from press and media, such as The Times of India and Rolling Stone India.[18][19][20][21][22]
On June 24, 2023, the band opened for bands such as Bullet for My Valentine, Billy Talent, and Alter Bridge on day 2 of Summerside Festival held in Grenchen, Switzerland. The festival also featured other bands such as Hollywood Vampires and Airbourne.[23][24][25]
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- ^ "A Detailed Conversation with Vocalist Extraordinaire Girish Pradhan". 7 February 2013.
- ^ Khongwir, Darinia. "Musical journey of Girish Pradhan". The Times of India.
- ^ m.g, Gokul (22 January 2019). "Top of the rock brigade". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Poets Of The Fall: Live in Bangalore, St Johns Medical College | What's Hot". Whats Hot. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES". Indian Metal Scene. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Pravega Pro-Nites Day III, with TesseracT". insider.in. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ Blabbermouth (15 November 2019). "Watch CHRIS ADLER Perform LAMB OF GOD, MEGADETH Classics With Indian Musicians". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "Sikkim's Girish And The Chronicles, premier rock band to head Switzerland for UR Rock Music Festival". INSIDE NE. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "Sikkim's Premier Rock Band 'GATC' To Head For Switzerland-Based Music Fest". Northeast Today. 6 October 2021. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ Deka, Rifa (19 September 2021). "Girish And The Chronicles signs with Italian label Frontiers Music". EastMojo. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "GATC Ready to Rock Switzerland". Sikkimexpress. Retrieved 28 January 2022.
- ^ "GATC to perform at Switzerland rock festival". Sikkimexpress. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ Rahm, Lucien (13 November 2022). "Heavy Metal in Sarnen: "Fury" und "Skid Row" euphorisieren Fans". Obwaldner Zeitung (in German). Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ Today, North East (5 July 2022). "Sikkim : 'Girish And The Chronicles (GATC)' Set To Rock Spain-Based Music Fest". Northeast Today. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (31 May 2023). "DIVINE, Anyasa, Ritviz International Tour Dates Announced". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ "Another feat by Sikkim band Girish And The Chronicles". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
- ^ Tagat, Anurag (18 May 2023). "Girish And The Chronicles to Support Guns N' Roses in Abu Dhabi". Rolling Stone India. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ PTI; ThePrint (18 May 2023). "Sikkim's Girish and the Chronicles to perform with American rock icon Guns N' Roses". ThePrint. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Sikkim's Girish and the Chronicles to perform with American rock icon Guns N' Roses". EastMojo. Press Trust of India. 18 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ Times, The Hills (19 May 2023). "Girish and the Chronicles to perform with American rock icon Guns N' Roses – The Hills Times". Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ Desk, NewsDrum. "Sikkim's Girish and the Chronicles to perform with American rock icon Guns N' Roses". www.newsdrum.in. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Another feat by Sikkim band Girish And The Chronicles". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ "Summerside Festival | Official Site". Summerside Festival (in German). Retrieved 25 June 2023.
- ^ Tourismus, Schweiz. "Summerside Festival". Switzerland Tourism. Retrieved 25 June 2023.