Back to the Global Grind: Five Metal Acts Touring Overseas this Year

Bloodywood, Gutslit, Kryptos, Systemhouse33 and Project MishraM will be waving the Indian flag high on the road in different parts of the world

- ANURAG TAGAT

AS MUCH AS INDIAN METAL BANDS STRIVE TO PACK THE HOUSE at shows on home ground, it's been a steady realization for many of them that international frontiers are where they can really spread their wings.

Like with any artist, the pandemic and its heavy travel restrictions sent a lot of touring plans for India's heavy acts flying out of the window. Visas, and travel and accommodation bookings - all of it was perhaps considered burned and future moves were put on hold. However, the bridges built on previous tours have proved to be sturdy for India's metal frontrunners and rising artists alike.

With international travel guidelines much more open now, here are five bands who are returning to or debuting in new territories in Europe and North America in the coming months. Additionally, Visakhapatnam metallers Against Evil are also plotting a tour through Europe in August and September to support their album End of the Line and Bengaluru-based hard rock/heavy metal band Girish and The Chronicles will perform in Spain between July 7th and 8th.

Bloodywood's Nine Inch Naans tour of Europe and U.S. (August to October 2022)