Probably one of the youngest bands in the Bangalore circuit playing own compositions, Shepherd have been gaining a steady fan base since they debuted in 2011. Though a little low on the experience side (as a band, certainly not as individual musicians), Shepherd make it up with their stage presence and a perfect mixture of originals and covers in their setlists. Shepherd will be the second band to play in the inaugural edition of Echoes From Beneath; here are some interesting facts about them:
Mahesh was in a band called No Speedos for Pedos before joining Shepherd.
The original band name they came up with was Thornweaver.
Namit used to have an afro before he started balding. And he used to play drums for local rock band – Supernatural.
Deepak plays in Bevar Sea, Dying Embrace, Witchgoat and Shepherd and is currently doing drum duties for Mad Orange Fireworks.
Abhishek also plays for the popular Metal band Inner Sanctum, who opened for most of the major International bands performing in Bangalore in the last couple of years; including Metallica, Slayer and Cradle of Filth.
Deepak studied music from the Los Angeles Music Academy before coming back to India and playing in various bands. He was also the former drum faculty in taaqademy.
Some of their influences include The Melvins, Black Flag and Sound Garden. They played in the 3rd edition of Trend Slaughter Fest, which saw Blood Division rip apart Bangalore a new one.
