Prithvi Rock Band

Infobox musical artist
Name = PRITHVI |

Img_capt = PRITHVI Logo 2008.
Img_size = 250
Landscape = yes
Background = group_or_band
Years_active = 2004 - Present
Genre = Hard rock
Origin = Noida, India
Label = AromaofNoida Records, Sray Vibrations
Associated_acts = Seize Her, Metal Force, KISS
Current_members = Arjun Kaul Axt Bhardwaj Sahil Mehta Bhim Kaul
Past_members = Aarush Jasrotia Ankur Bhat Prerit Kumar
URL = [http://www.freewebs.com/prithvirocks/]

PRITHVI are an Indian rock band, formed in Noida, India in August 2004. The band, led by frontman, guitarist, and co-founder Arjun Kaul, have been noted for their excellent compositions, stage act, and musicianship.

History

Formation

The group was formed by Arjun and Bhim Kaul in early 2004. The vacant positions were filled in with friends of Bhim who had some musical experience. Arjun guided and trained the band to becoming a professional act playing corporate gigs, college shows, promotional campaigns, and the pub scene.

Discovery

After watching a video of the band performing KISS, GnR, and Steve Vai covers, in July 2005 then Rock Street Journal editor Sam Lal, was impressed enough to ask the band to perform at Turquoise Cottage. The event, labeled "Stormbringer" saw PRITHVI playing with famous Indian metal band Prestorika. The event was a success, with over 250 people coming in to watch the bands.

PRITHVI made a name for itself with its Guns'n'Roses covers, performing songs like Estranged, Don't Cry, Welcome to the Jungle, Paradise City, and Madagascar regularly at shows.

College Competitions

Like all Indian rock bands PRITHVI played its share of college competitions. Unlike many other competing bands, PRITHVI had already turned 'pro' making their share of money playing shows. Playing competitions was a fun activity for the band and a great way to spread the music.

Recent events

PRITHVI is on a tour of India supporting Kings of the Stonehenge, a progressive Sufi metal group from Vancouver Canada.

Discography

*2004: "Creepy EP (EP)"
*2005: "Live at Centrestage"
*2005: "Live Like a Real Live Thing (EP)"
*2006: "Live at Chicane (DVD)"
*2007: "Live at Bennigan's CD and DVD"
*2008: ""Desperate Cries of Confusion and Despair""

Band members

*Arjun Kaul - lead and backing vocals, Guitar (2004–present)
*Axt Bhardwaj - piano, keyboards, backing vocals (2004–present)
*Sahil Mehta - bass, backing vocals (1998–present)
*Bhim Kaul - drums (2004–present)

Previous Members

*Prerit Kumar - lead guitar (2004-2005)
*Aarush Jasrotia - bass, backing vocals (2004-2005)
*Ankur Bhat - lead guitar (2004–2005)

External links

* [http://www.freewebs.com/prithvirocks/ Official website]
* [http://www.mp3.com/artist/prithvi3/summary/ Official Mp3.com page]
* [http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=arjunkaul Youtube videos]
* [http://prithviforces.blogspot.com/ Official Blog]