I travelled to India to experience their incredible 2-day heavy metal festival! Every year, the Bangalore Open Air Festival features big headliners like Kreator, Watain, Mayhem, and In Flames. Then, there are many great Indian metal bands like Godless, Kryptos, and Zygnema. Would you travel to India for a music festival?

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The @BangaloreOpenAir festival began in 2012 and is India's premier heavy metal music festival hosted in Bengaluru, Karnataka, every year. The 2024 lineup featured @InFlames, @Kreatorofficial, @OfficialWatain, @decapitated, @AnkorOfficial, @burningwitches2370, @GodlessIndia, @ZygnemaTube, and @Kryptosindia.

The 2024 edition was a 2-day festival held on February 9 & 10 at Bits Club. Tickets cost just $85.

00:00 The culture of heavy metal
00:19 India's biggest metal festival (Bangalore Open Air)
00:41 Where is it? (Bengaluru/Bangalore)
01:51 Godless (Indian Death Metal)
02:43 What kind of festival is it?
03:39 Decapitated (Polish Death Metal)
05:30 1 benefit of this festival
05:53 Ticket price
06:03 Meeting bands (Meet & greet tent)
07:23 Festival amenities
07:38 Backstage tour
09:50 Corpse paint mascots
10:14 Kreator (German Heavy Metal)
11:09 Day 2 at Bangalore Open Air
11:48 Zygnema (Indian Heavy Metal)
12:42 Stage tour
13:43 Watain's props & instruments
15:48 Getting ready for Watain
16:35 Watain (Swedish Black Metal)
19:46 Food review
20:29 In Flames (Swedish Heavy Metal)
21:16 Are you coming to India?

Metal music in India has gained popularity since the late 1980s, blending traditional Indian music with global metal styles. Despite facing challenges, the scene thrives with passionate musicians and devoted fans. Indian metal bands create a unique sound that reflects both their heritage and heavy influences. With underground venues, festivals, and online communities, the scene continues to grow, serving as a powerful outlet for rebellion and artistic expression.

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