Kryptos (band)

Kryptos
Kryptos at Harley Rock Riders in Bangalore, India (2012)
Background information
Origin	Bangalore, India
Genres	Heavy metal, thrash metal
Years active	1998 – present
Labels	AFM Records
Website	Kryptos Official Page
Members	Nolan Lewis Rohit Chaturvedi Ganesh Krishnaswamy Anthony Hoover
Past members	Ching Len Akshay 'Axe' Patel Ryan Colaco Jayawant Tewari

Kryptos is a heavy metal band from Bangalore, India, formed in 1998 by Nolan Lewis (vocals/guitars) and Ganesh K. (bassist). They have long been considered to be one of the true spearheads of the Indian metal revolution upholding the old school metal ethos laid down by the 80's NWOBHM/Thrash movements. Since their inception, the band has released four albums. Spiral Ascent in 2004, The Ark of Gemini in 2008 through Old School Metal Records, California, The Coils of Apollyon in 2013 and Burn Up The Night, the last two through AFM Records, Germany.

Kryptos was formed in late 1998, Essentially a classic heavy metal band, they focus on fusing NWOBHM styling with elements of 1980's thrash metal. Their primary influences include Black Sabbath, Judas Priest and Iron Maiden along with secondary influences such as Coroner, Kreator, Mercyful Fate, and Candlemass.

The first album Spiral Ascent was released in 2004, which quickly spread through the underground circuit in India as well as countries like Germany, Argentina and other parts of Europe. The album has long been out of print and is today considered a landmark release in Indian metal history. Dark Tranquillity's Niklas Sundin designed the album sleeve.

In April 2006, Kryptos signed with Old School Metal Records from California, U.S.A, and became one of the first metal bands from India to sign with an international metal label. November 2006 marked the departure of long-time vocalist/bassist Ganesh K. and guitarist Akshay 'Axe' Patel. This caused various changes in Kryptos' line-up. Nolan Lewis took up lead vocal duties in conjunction to being a guitarist. Rohit Chaturvedi and Jayawant Tewari were hired to fill the incumbent guitarist and bassist positions, respectively. The band entered the studios later that year to record the follow up to their debut album, and emerged in mid-2008 with their second album, The Ark Of Gemini.