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INTERVIEW - Shiverwood Shade


How we first came together as a band


We first came together in 2013 in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, before completely rebuilding our

lineup and relocating to Kolkata in 2022.We started out by competing in major Indian college

festivals and winning competitions like Spring Fest at IIT Kharagpur gave us our initial

momentum. In 2022, we shifted our entire base to Kolkata to find new creative energy and

assembled our current six-piece lineup.


What inspires our songwriting the most


Our songwriting is driven by heavy emotional themes like inner struggle, isolation, anger, and

resilience. We channel the raw human experience of navigating mental darkness and finding the

strength to rebuild.


Our sound described in three words


● Cinematic

● Electronic

● Collision



The message we hope listeners take from our music


We want our listeners to know they are not alone in their darkest moments. Our music is a

journey through vulnerability that ultimately leads to hope and resilience.


Challenges faced as an Indian metal band at home and abroad


● At home: Singing in English and playing heavy music means competing against

mainstream commercial and regional genres in India.

● Abroad: Breaking through internationally from India requires massive logistical and

promotional effort, which we bridged by signing with US-based label From The Depths

Entertainment.


The biggest challenge in our journey so far


Our biggest hurdle was the 2022 relocation and total lineup reconstruction. Leaving our roots behind

and starting over in Kolkata was an intense period of personal and creative turmoil.


What fans can expect from us next


As of August 2026, we are hitting the road for our Chasing Daylight Tour starting right here in Kolkata and touring across major cities in India. We are bringing the live, high-energy interpretation of our debut

album Escaping Darkness to venues across the region.

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