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Band Name: Pralay
Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Rock Blues, Alternative Rock
Location: Mumbai, India
Formation: 1989
Band Members:
Lead Vocals/Guitar: Adam Avil
Lead Guitar: Rajat Harrison
Bass Guitar: Tushar Joshi
Drums: Utkarsh Amberwele
About the Band
Pralay is a powerhouse rock band hailing from the heart of Mumbai, blending the raw energy of hard rock with the
intricate compositions of progressive rock. Their name, "Pralay," symbolizing a massive deluge or apocalypse, reflects their intense sound and the emotional turmoil embedded in their lyrics. Known for their electrifying performances and socially conscious music, Pralay is quickly becoming one of the most exciting names in India's rock scene.
Earlier the band was known as “Greek” founded by Adam Avil along with his brother Eddie Avil and Luke Kenny, which was later named PRALAY. Key past members of the band are Joy Dutta, Victor D’souza, Brian Soans & Ulysses Veyra.
Musical Style & Influences
Pralay’s sound can best be described as a fusion of hard rock and progressive rock, with occasional ventures into alternative and Rock Blues. Drawing inspiration from global icons like Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd,Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, the band manages to fuse Western andEastern influences seamlessly. Their songs explore themes of innerconflict, existential struggles, social issues, and the human condition.The result is a sonic journey that resonates with listeners on both anemotional and intellectual level.
Key Tracks
1. Doomed
2. Keep On Fighting
3. When You Are Coming Home
4. Moksha
5. Something To Believe
Live Performances & Audience
Pralay’s live shows are electric and filled with intensity. Known for their captivating stage presence, the band connects deeply with their audience, creating an atmosphere of catharsis and collective energy. Whether playing at intimate venues in Mumbai or rocking major music festivals, Pralay always delivers a performance that leaves fans wanting more. The band’s fans, known for their passion and loyalty, are often described as a community of like-minded individuals
who thrive on the power of music to bring change and express individuality.
Discography
1. Urban Reality - 2002 – The debut album from Pralay, featuringtracks like “When You Are Coming Home”,“Don't Give Up”, “Moksha” and “You”, whichhelped establish them as one of the mostpromising new rock bands in the Indianscene.
2. Keep On Fighting - 2010 – With a more refined sound, the secondalbum features “Keep On Fighting ” and“Lord I need you”, a more experimentaltrack blending elements of prog-rock withheavy metal influences.
Awards and Recognition
1."Urban Reality" was shortlisted for Grammy 2003 in The World Music Catagory
2. 1st Indian Band with a International Album release (Sonic Wave International)
Social Impact & Message
Apart from their musical prowess, Pralay is deeply involved in social causes. Whether it’s promoting mental health
awareness or supporting environmental sustainability, the band uses their platform to spread meaningful messages.
Their music acts as a reflection of the world around them, urging listeners to question the status quo and seek out
personal and societal transformation.
Fanbase & Media
Pralay has garnered a dedicatedfan following, both online andoffline, with active engagement onsocial media platforms likeFacebook, Instagram, Twitter, andYouTube. Their music videos, liveperformance clips, and personalmessages to fans make them morethan just a rock band – they are amovement, a voice for those whofeel unheard. The band has alsomade numerous appearances onradio and podcasts, where theydiscuss their creative process,influences, and aspirations.
= free travel (up to 10 miles)
We have published our own original 2 albums.
Some of the songs are
1.Something To Believe by Pralay
2. Doomed by Pralay
3. Miserable failure by Pralay
4. Keep on fighting
5. You by Pralay
6. Buddha by Pralay
7. I want it all by Pralay
8. Shine on me by Pralay
9. When you are coming home by Pralay
10. Urban Reality by Pralay
We need a performance space of at least 8 meters x 5 meters. We require 2 x 13 amp power sockets.
To help us to find the venue. We should be informed if there is any sound limitation in the venue.
No.
"Yes, we’re happy to play music from Spotify before, after and between our sets. We’re happy to choose the music ourselves or let the client choose the music."
We performed for one of the Indipendence Rock at Rang Bhavan in Mumbai.
We love playing at all sorts of events
We started gigging while we were in College.
Metallica: Their music have always been a crowd favourite.
We normally arrive 2 hours before the performance to set up. We normally perform 2 x 45 minutes or 2 x 60 minute sets. We’re happy to play a bit longer or shorter but we’ve found that these set times suit us and our audiences best."
We’re happy to play outside but we ask for shade, a flat level surface and a power supply close to the performance area
The clients are welcome to pick a set list from our repertoire or let us choose the music for them."
Previous customers would describe us as a high energy group
Yes, We had performed in various places in Russia.
The stables, Mumbai
Leopold Cafe, Mumbai
Independence Rock Festival, Mumbai
We have played at various clubs and cafe in Mumbai
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