General Awareness

Indian Music Artists

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Indian music artists encompass classical maestros, Bollywood composers, and modern electronic producers. This area highlights pioneers of fusion, reggae, and indie music in the country. Recognizing key figures and their instruments is essential for the arts and culture syllabus in competitive exams.

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Indian Music Artists Questions

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian Metal band that released the album 'The Age of Kali' in 2018?

  1. Bloodywood

  2. 13 A.D.

  3. Inner Sanctum

  4. Kraken
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Inner Sanctum is an Indian Metal band that released the album 'The Age of Kali', which explored themes of mythology, spirituality, and the human condition.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Metal band is known for its high-energy live performances?

  1. Bloodywood

  2. Bhayanak Maut

  3. Demonic Resurrection

  4. Girish and the Chronicles
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Bloodywood is an Indian Metal band that has gained a reputation for their energetic and captivating live performances, often incorporating traditional Indian instruments and dance.

Multiple choice

What is the name of the Indian Metal band that released the album 'The Awakening' in 2016?

  1. Skyharbor

  2. Kraken

  3. 13 A.D.

  4. Demonic Resurrection
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kraken is an Indian Metal band that released the album 'The Awakening', which showcased their technical and progressive metal style.

Multiple choice

Which Indian Metal band is known for its concept albums that explore historical and mythological themes?

  1. Kryptos

  2. Girish and the Chronicles

  3. Scribe

  4. Inner Sanctum
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Kryptos is an Indian Metal band that has released several concept albums based on historical and mythological themes, such as 'The Sword of Victory' and 'The Coils of Apollyon'.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band was the first to sign with an international record label?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Behemoth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Demonstealer was the first Indian metal band to sign with an international record label, Pulverised Records, in 1999.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band was the first to tour Europe?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Behemoth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kryptos was the first Indian metal band to tour Europe, in 2001.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band was the first to play at the Wacken Open Air festival?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Behemoth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kryptos was the first Indian metal band to play at the Wacken Open Air festival, in 2003.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band was the first to win a Grammy Award?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Behemoth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
Correct answer
Explanation

No Indian metal band has won a Grammy Award to date.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band was the first to be featured in Rolling Stone magazine?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Behemoth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kryptos was the first Indian metal band to be featured in Rolling Stone magazine, in 2004.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band was the first to be endorsed by a major international brand?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Behemoth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Demonstealer was the first Indian metal band to be endorsed by a major international brand, ESP Guitars, in 2005.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band was the first to be invited to perform at the Download Festival?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Behemoth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Demonstealer was the first Indian metal band to be invited to perform at the Download Festival, in 2006.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band was the first to be featured on the cover of Metal Hammer magazine?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Behemoth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kryptos was the first Indian metal band to be featured on the cover of Metal Hammer magazine, in 2007.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band was the first to be nominated for a Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Behemoth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kryptos was the first Indian metal band to be nominated for a Metal Hammer Golden Gods Award, in 2008.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band was the first to be invited to perform at the Hellfest festival?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Behemoth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kryptos was the first Indian metal band to be invited to perform at the Hellfest festival, in 2009.

Multiple choice

Which Indian metal band was the first to be featured in the Decibel magazine Hall of Fame?

  1. Demonstealer

  2. Kryptos

  3. Scribe

  4. Behemoth
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Kryptos was the first Indian metal band to be featured in the Decibel magazine Hall of Fame, in 2010.