An Orchestrator of Artistry, Existence and Identity

Exploring the Harmony of Philosophy and Heavy Metal

Rudra’s Musical Innovation

As a versatile and deeply creative individual, I extend my talents into the musical realm as the lyricist, bassist, and vocalist for the groundbreaking Vedic metal band, Rudra. I also collaborate as a guest artist in various musical projects.

Rudra is renowned for its unique fusion of traditional Indian classical music with extreme metal, carving a distinct niche in the global metal scene.

We are celebrated for our innovative sound and the profound depth of our lyrics, which draw heavily from Vedic philosophy and history.

Rudra’s Music

Blending Traditional Philosophy with Metal for a Transformative Experience

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My Creative Works

As Rudra’s lyricist, I draw from ancient texts to imbue our songs with deep philosophical insights that explore contemporary issues. My role on bass and vocals adds further depth, making Rudra a holistic cultural experience.

These efforts have not only defined Rudra’s sound but also helped establish Vedic metal as a distinctive sub-genre within the metal community.

My artistic endeavors reflect my broader interests in mindfulness and philosophy, inviting listeners to engage with profound questions of existence and transformation. Standing at the intersection of tradition and innovation, I use my talents to challenge, inspire, and uplift.

Musical Works with RUDRA

  • Rudra (1998d, Candlelight Productions; 2022, Awakening Records)
  • The Aryan Crusade (2001, Trishul Records; 2022, Awakening Records)
  • Kurukshetra (2003, Trishul Records; 2022, Awakening Records)
  • Brahmavidya: Primordial I (2005, Demonzend Records; 2022, Awakening Records)
  • Brahmavidya: Transcendental I (2009, Trinity Records, Vic Records; 2022, Awakening Records)
  • Brahmavidya: Immortal I (2011, Sonic Blast Media)
  • rta (2013, Sonic Blast Media)
  • Enemy of Duality (2016, Transcending Obscurity)
  • Invoking the Gods (2019, Trishul Records)
  • Eight Mahavidyas (2022, Awakening Records)

Collaborations by RUDRA

  • Transplant at Hua Yi Festival (2023, with The Finger Players)
  • Fusion Performance at Kalaa Utsavam (2021, with Aditi Gopinathan, Viknash Balakirshnan & Raghavendran)

Musical Works with The Wandering Ascetic

  • Manifest Destiny (2013) (Contribution as a guitarist, vocalist)
  • Crimson (2019, Transcending Obscurity) (Contribution as a vocalist)

Musical Works with Shatriya

  • Violence (2000, Dhanosh Production) (Contribution as a guitarist)
  • Jai!!! (2004, Trishul Records) (Contribution as a guitarist)

Other Guest Appearances

  • The War Inside (2006) by Deus Ex Machina (Contribution to a song as a Vocalist)
  • Unleashing the Demons Within (2009) by Chuga Ritual (Contribution to a song as a Vocalist)
  • Mahayuga (2011) by Kartikeya (Contribution to a song as a Vocalist)
  • Derelicts of Perdition (2015) by Abyssal Vortex (Contribution as a Bassist)
  • Rituals (2016) by Rotting Christ (Contribution to a song as a Vocalist)
  • Kala by Mobius (2020) (Contribution to a song as a Vocalist)

Research Works featuring the contribution of RUDRA to the field of music

  • Dairianathan, E. (2007, January). ‘Vedic metal’: A discussion of global and local identity in the practice of extreme metal in the South-Indian community in Singapore. In Celebrating Musical Communities: Proceedings of the 40th Anniversary National Conference, Perth 6th-8th July 2007 (pp. 81-84). Nedlands, WA: Australian Society for Music Education.
  • Dairianathan, E. (2007, January). ‘Vedic metal’: A discussion of global and local identity in the practice of extreme metal in the South-Indian community in Singapore. In Celebrating Musical Communities: Proceedings of the 40th Anniversary National Conference, Perth 6th-8th July 2007 (pp. 81-84). Nedlands, WA: Australian Society for Music Education.
  • Dairianathan, E. (2009, July). Lessons from Extreme metal musicians: A perspective from Singapore. In Proceedings of the sixth international symposium on the sociology of music education, 5 (pp. 144-168).
  • Dairianathan, E. (2009). Vedic metal; Issues of local practice, popular music and education.
  • Dairianathan, E. I. (2009). Vedic metal and the South Indian community in Singapore: problems and prospects of identity. Inter‐Asia Cultural Studies, 10(4), 585-608.
  • Wallach, J. (2010). Distortion drenched dystopias: Metal and modernity in Southeast Asia. The Metal Void: First Gatherings, 357-66.
  • Brunt, S. D. (2011). Introduction: new perspectives on popular music in Asia. Perfect Beat, 12(2), 103.
  • Dairianathan, E. (2011). Soundscapes in Vedic metal: a perspective from Singapore. Perfect Beat, 12(2), 167.
  • Dairianathan, E. (2012). The burden of song: Vedic metal in Singapore. Journal of Creative Communications, 7(3), 243-260.
  • Dairianathan, E. (2012). Vedic Metal and Urban Soundscapes: A Perspective from Singapore. In Hidden Cities: Understanding Urban Popcultures (pp. 197-205). Brill.
  • Dairianathan, E. (2013). Vedic metal and e-mediated space: a perspective from Singapore. Asian Journal of Communication, 23(4), 348-367.
  • Lum, C. H., & Dairianathan, E. (2014). Mapping musical learning: An evaluation of research in music education in Singapore. International Journal of Music Education, 32(3), 278-295.
  • Mayer, A., & Timberlake, J. M. (2014). “The Fist in the Face of God” Heavy Metal Music and Decentralized Cultural Diffusion. Sociological Perspectives, 57(1), 27-51.
  • Dairianathan, E., & Lum, C. H. (2016). Soundscapes of a nation (alism): Perspectives from Singapore. In Patriotism and nationalism in music education (pp. 111-130). Routledge.
  • Dairianathan, E. (2021). Vedic metal as an alternative awareness of sacred space: A perspective from Singapore.
  • Skadiang, J. (2021). Finding Meaning Through Transgression: The Extreme Metal Scene in Singapore (Master’s thesis, National University of Singapore (Singapore)).

Interested in exploring my music? Visit Rudra’s website for more information and to enjoy our latest music videos.

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