The Down Troddence

In the artist’s words: Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. The raw percussion and ritual chants of Theyyam enthralled us and sparked our mission to fuse Kerala’s folk traditions with heavy music. What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? Avial, AVIAL Pink Floyd, The Dark Side of the Moon Remastered TOOL, Lateralus Avial’s fearless folk-rock, Tool’s cerebral Lateralus, and Pink Floyd’s iconic Dark Side of the Moon shaped our creative vision with their innovation. Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Forgotten Martyrs (feat. Baiju Dharmajan)” “Forgotten Martyrs” is special because it features our hero Baiju Dharmajan, whose Carnatic-inspired guitar solos added rich layers to our metal sound. What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Winning 8 Rolling Stone Metal Awards in 2014 validated our Kerala-infused metal and inspired us to keep innovating while honoring our cultural roots. Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? We still strive to break boundaries, experiment with new sonic textures, and unite audiences under the power of music.