
Albatross, the Heavy/Horror Metal band from Mumbai, Maharashtra which was initially a solo project of Riju 'Dr. Hex' Dasgupta, the bassist who wanted to create a healthy fusion between literature and Metal. Later he was joined by his other band mates which led to the birth of Albatross.

The Mighty Riff is back, and it is just getting started.

Mumbai, Maharashtra based Heavy/Horror Metal band ALBATROSS has recently released a single from their upcoming EP, THE KISSING FLIES on their SoundCloud page. The track titled UNCLE SUNNY AT THE TAVERN features Niklas Stalvind (vocalist/rhythm guitarist of Swedish Heavy Metal band WOLF) sharing vocal duties with ALBATROSS frontman Biprorshee Das.

India's only Humor Metal/Rock band WORKSHOP fronted by Demonstealer (DEMONIC RESURRECTION) had recently called it quits (read the facebook note: http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=10150249809233588). The announcement came shortly after their bass player Riju Dasgupta of Horror Metal act ALBATROSS quit the band. The band has now announced their comeback gig on 8th January 2012 at the BlueFrog club in Mumbai. However no mention has been made of who the new bass player or lead guitarist is. Devesh Dayal from GODDESS GAGGED was last seen filling in the lead guitar spot in the band.