Dubbed as one of the top rock, metal, vocalists/Song-Writers in the country, Girish Pradhan has been a very big influence on the rock music scene in India, for over 15 years. Primarily known as the lead vocalist of the popular rock band Girish and The Chronicles (GATC), Pradhan is also one of the only artists in the country to be a part of International Rock/Metal projects with rock/metal legends such as Firstborne, Ft. Chris Adler (Ex Lamb of God/Megadeth), James LoMenzo (Megadeth/ Ex Whitelion, Black Label Society, John Fogerty) The End Machine Ft. George Lynch (Lynch Mob, Ex-Dokken) , Jeff Pilson (Foreigner, Ex Dokken and more), Steve Brown(Tesla) Joel Hoekstra’s 13 Ft. Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake) Vinnie Appice (Ex Dio/Black Sabbath), Derrick Sherinnian (Ex Dream Theater), and Tony Franklin (Mutiple Projects including works with Jimmy Page). Rowan Robertson (Ex Dio)nnWith his powerful vocals and electrifying stage presence, combined with his memorable guitar riffs, on songs like “Ride to Hell”, “Loaded”, “Primeval Desire”, “Angel”, “Kaal”, “Endless Road” and more, Girish has captivated audiences worldwide and won the hearts of rock enthusiasts across the globe. Girish Pradhan with his band Girish and The Chronicles have supported/shared stage/opened for Hoobastank, Tesseract, Poets of The Fall, Chris Adler; In India. The group has also supported and have been a part of festivals featuring Nazareth, Alter Bridge, Mammoth, Bullet For My Valentine, Billy Talent, Hollywood Vampires, Airborne, Skid Row, Mike Tramp and many more in Europe. In 2023, the band made history in the Indian Rock scene, by featuring as special guests, for the legendary rock band, Guns N’ Roses, in the Etihad Arena, Abu Dhabi. GATC also supported Mr. Big on their farewell tour in India. Discography (Label, Type of release, Band/Project, Year) - Angel (First solo single release, 2009) - Back on Earth (UMG India, Album, GATC, 2014) - Endless Road (Roadstr by Myntra, Single, GATC, 2016) - Walking The Line (Kadence, Single, GATC, 2018) - Rock The Highway (Album, GATC, 2021) - Firstborne (EP, Singles, Firstborne, 2020- Ongoing) - Hail to The Heroes (Frontiers Records, Album, GATC, 2022) - Crash of Life - Joel Hoekstra’s 13 (Frontiers Records, 2023) - Back on Earth (Frontiers Records, Album, Re-Issue, 2023) - Holy Grounds (Frontiers Records, Single, Magnus Karlsson, 2023) - Alive and Kickin’ (Frontiers Records, Single, Mirka Rantanen, 2023) - Quantum Phase (Frontiers Records, Album, The End Machine, 2024) - The Nail (Frontiers Records, 2024)n- Kaal (Frontiers records, 2024) With his powerful vocals and electrifying stage presence, combined with his memorable guitar riffs, on songs like “Ride to Hell”, “Loaded”, “Primeval Desire”, “Angel”, “Kaal”, “Endless Road” and more, Girish has captivated audiences worldwide and won the hearts of rock enthusiasts across the globe. nnPress Mentions: “Jeff and I have been working intensely on the third End Machine record with our new singer, who is from India, Girish Pradhan, who is unbelievable”. (George Lynch, Metal Sucks Interview) “I was so blown away by this singer. This guy sounded naturally with nothing on him better than any record I’ve ever heard”. (Chris Adler, Knotfest interview)nn“He can really do it all. I’m delighted to have him on board, he’s a really talented guy” (Joel Hoekstra, online interview) “And all doubts are laid to rest once you listen to Girish Pradhan Croon” (Times of India) “You want incredible Robert Plant-style vocals and lyrics about the awesome power of ROCK? Frontman Girish Pradhan (who, it turns out, we’ve actually covered before, and has already made in a fan out of former Lamb of God drummer Chris Adler, with whom he performed in India last year) is so good he’ll be turning down the chance to front Skid Row in no time” (MetalSucks Article)
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