
Chronic Xorn
CHRONIC XORN is a metalcore/melodic death metal band originating from Kolkata, India. The band got the impetus by capturing the 2nd runners up spot in the regional competition of Campus Rock Idols 2007 and becoming the zonal finalists within 3 months of their formation.
Chronic Xorn has been playing in regional competitions and in colleges of the city of Kolkata, trying to make it big on the national stage and carrying the torch of metal outside the city.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Formed in August 2007 with Sunny, Anindya, Abhinav, Tamaghna, Jeet as the members, later on Soumyabrata joined them to pen down his words for the band. After some time, their long time standing member and founder Jeet left the band owing to some unavoidable commitments. Replacing him Angshuman joined the band as the new bass guitarist. In 2009, Suvam replaced Anindya to accompany Abhinav with his guitar duties.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Gigin' live is always fun man! Every gig is different from the other.
Your musical influences
Lamb of God, All That Remains, Unearth, As I Lay Dying, DevilDriver, etc.
What equipment do you use?
Guitars: B.C. Rich guitars - Special Edition Warlock and Dean Vendetta Series and Korg pedals.
Bass: Warwick Rockbass Basses
Drums: Mapex, Tama Iron Cobra double bass pedals, Sabian, Zildjian and Paiste Brass wares.