Kekhriesenuo Ringa a professional western classical and opera singer who is known to floor audience with her powerful mesmerizing voice has joined the powerful force of ‘Fireflood’-Bangalore based band making her the only Naga in the band, which comprises of five other musicians who comes from different background and state.
Ringa is the second vocalist of Fireflood who loves to experiment with her voice by trying different genres and states that Fireflood is who she is. She is currently working as a vocal teacher at the Music Academy Kohima.
Dakerri Shabong also known as Kerri is the keyboardist and backing vocalist of Fireflood. Her calm demeanour and cheerful spirit is intertwined with beautiful melodies and bold emphasis on tunes that flow as she tickles the ivories. She comes from a family of musicians. Blessed with a beautiful voice, her skills have proved her mettle as she contributes even in composing pieces in the songs that can leave you gasping for breath and can bring a dull soul lit to life and embrace the soul in a Fireflood experience.
Fireflood will be releasing its first single “Tonight” on Indihut on Sep. 23, 2017 and the band’s album will be officially launched during last week of Oct., 2017 in Shillong.
Jeven John from Bangalore is the front man and founder of the band Fireflood. He started crooning when he was seven years old with public exposure on stage from his early years. He picked up his influence in music with the help of his dad and by listening to classic rock bands. He has a huge taste for the 80’s and 90’s genre of music. He is also the song writer and producer of their self titled debut album.
Algan Lyngdoh, a quiet personality but a defined rhythm guitarist with roots running deep in blues, country, and jazz, he is the third composer in the band and plays on a Fender guitar. A musician from his school years, he has played in several concerts in secular arena and gospel venues. Well experienced in composing and writing music, his love for classic rock and country has produced a taste of music that appeals to all ages. His rhythmic structure would have heads turn as he actually touches those heartstrings and sets you free into a pure bliss.
Willy Kharlukhi is the lead guitarist, co-founder and the key composer of music in Fireflood. He imbibes a strong flow of electrifying leads infused with strong distortion that could swallow up an entire audience. Known to have entertained crowds, his music is acknowledged to create a presence of its own and goes on to marry every other instrument and vocals to bring out a wholeness that cannot just be heard but literally felt. He brings character into each song.
Aiborlang Marbaniang is the bass guitarist of Fireflood. He has been a musician from his early years playing in front of big crowds at several fests and events in the venues in his home city, Shillong. He is well versed with playing both bass and lead guitars and also grants his vocals as backup for live shows.
Ethan Africo is the drummer of Fireflood. He has been playing drums from 11 years of age and is also well versed with playing bass and acoustic guitars. He is a composer of songs and is a very technical drummer and has played at several college tests and Christian crusades with huge crowds. He graduated from the Bangalore Conservatory and currently teaches drums in a school in Shillong.
Fireflood band cover is painted by artist Reuben Bhattacharya AKA @Visual Amnesia who has created art for Slipknot, Skyharbor, Twelve Foot Ninja, Allegaeon, Textures, Demonic Resurrection, Aliases, Breaking Bad, Game Of Thrones and more.
Here is the story behind the artwork as stated by Bhattacharya:
“Fireflood is a vision of another worldly power of awakening. A super being who has come to cleanse all the evil in this world with burning hope and the power of positivity. I imagined and tried to depict the band’s vision with a large and cinematic painting of an all avenging superhero, an Archangel that has reached earth via a portal opening to a godly universe. His body of midnight sky covered in blue flames and wielding the golden cross sword, is an image of worship, and represents the best of humanity. We are all capable of love, hope, inspiration and that fire burns with even within every human.
All it takes is to reach in and awaken something that helps us be more than who we were. I hope this piece of art connects a burning energy to the music and shines like a beacon on your darkest days.”
Recordings done at Nathaniel Production House, Bangalore, mixing by Matt Geroux at Matt Geroux Recording, Nashville, mastering done at Dan Shike Tone and volume mastering Tennessee.
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