Rudra members are in another band called The Wandering Ascetic who have written their sophomore album in similar style but without the exotic instruments. This is a more straightforward, hard-hitting version of Rudra's music but it still retains elements of spiritual dissonance. Listen to the first song that's uploaded on Bandcamp and YouTube. The link to the impressive and fairly unique black/thrash metal album will be sent via Haulix shortly.
Rudra members create some more exemplary black/thrash metal music, this time without the Indian classical instruments but retaining the trademark spiritual fervour. The Wandering Ascetic has dissonant, nay, hypnotic riffing which is rare in the style. It is underpinned by some crushing grooves which elevates the entire art form to different level. All in all, this is fascinating black/thrash metal that draws its influences from the Hellenic black metal scene as well as from Rudra and is a fresh take on a style that has largely been stagnating until now. 'Crimson' is easily the band's finest and its life-transforming concept is expressed impeccably through the unmistakable artwork of Mark Riddick.
Band lineup:
Jayakumar ' Bass
Kannan K ' Drums
Kathir ' Vocals (Rudra)
Vinod ' Lead & Rhythm Guitars (Rudra)
Artwork by Mark Riddick (Fetid Zombie)
Layout by Turkka Rantanen (Demilich, Demigod)
Track listing:
1. Eva Braun
2. I Sing The Body Electric
3. The Exorcism Of Mrs. Doe
4. The Gods Bleed!
5. Beast Of Burden
6. The Will To Live
7. To Hell, Back And To Hell Again
8. Here For The Good Things
9. Assassins
10. Orang Laut
Official The Wandering Ascetic Bandcamp
https://thewanderingascetic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/wanderingascetic
