by Nilma Dole
Unleashing pure dynamite chemistry is what Karmic Sulphur is known for when they wreak havoc on stage. They obviously have nothing to do with state-of-the-art laboratory experiments, but are a force to reckon with.
A morbid cum psychedelic mayhem producing outfit, Karmic Sulphur comprises of Nuwan, Thushara, Sathyajith and the Abbas brothers - Shan and Rizan. Leading them to the foray, is metal rocker Thushara and his brow -piercing whipped well with his stentorian scream.
Shan is drummer boy to the band while Rizan manages the lead guitar the right rocking way. Sathyajith is the multi-talented Bass man while Nuwan perfects the rhythm guitar in full swing. Karmic Sulphur is the brainchild of Nuwan and particularly, Shalindra Rathnasinghe.
The name was carved with a flash of inspiration from Shalindra's brother's Periodic Chemistry table. Another aspect of the story includes the discovery of the Abbas brothers where their meeting was predestined with the rest at a concert rehearsal. Sathyajith came following a friend's recommendation.
The soul of their music is noted by Nuwan, "Everyone has their own talent and we blend in everything together." It was at the ONSTAGE 2006 finals when these dudes revealed themselves to an unsuspecting public for the first time. Even though they were the last band standing and really didn't clinch any title as such, they somehow proved their worth by strutting their stuff, never giving up.
Giving the low-down of their maiden track 'No Potential', Nuwan emphasized, "Shalindra was inspired for this song when someone came up to him and told him that the band had 'No Potential' and this was how the song was made". Undeterred by this comment, not only is Karmic Sulphur a right royal rocking band, many rocker ravers crave their mayhem music today.
The guys have cooked up three songs written by Shalindra titled 'Sleeping Suicide', 'Breach' and the more popular rock.lk mp3 download 'Morphine'. Two more songs 'Jam the Method' and 'Paper Burns Slow' will also be revealed very soon. They are influenced by zillions of bands but off the crust, they like Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, The Doors, Alice in Chains, Perfect Circle and Marilyn Manson.
According to them, "We are working on composing new material for our album which be released sometime this year". These boys will dedicate the album to founder, Shalindra who is studying in USA at the moment.
Whilst on their musical journeys, they have not given up their academic gymnastics. Shan is a reputed banker (or so we think) whilst Thushara is a budding journalist, this writer's 'stiff competition' (NOT!). Nuwan has just graduated as an architect and Rizan is into Telecommunications Engineering. Sathyajith is a budding medico cutting his teeth at the medical college.
Advice given by Karmic Sulphur, "Be patient and try to hold your own". Also, do something different from the mainstream rock industry, they say. They have been pretty consistent in playing at gigs like 'Distorted' and the Soul Skinner farewell concert.
Karmic Sulphur express their gratitude to the Rock Company, TNL RADIO, Paranoid Earthling, Andrew and Tenny of Stigmata, Merlock, Chunky and Nishu and most off all, Mr. and Mrs. Abbas for tolerating their 'noisy practises' at home. They also would like to thank their family, friends and fans for support.
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