After a two-year hiatus, Cryptic Hertz is back with a lineup that will rock your socks off! This edition features four kickass bands representing classic rock, melodic Rock/AOR stoner/doom, and traditional heavy metal!

Brace yourselves for a night of sonic assault with Bangalore-based heavy metallers

ILLUCIA - Making a thunderous entry into their second decade that promises to unleash relentless traditional heavy metal fury;

GOATSMOKE - Fresh off the success of their debut EP ‘What's the scene, bob?’ and presently dishing out killer performances across the country;

STEELRUSH - One of the earliest and most prominent melodic rock/AOR act from the country making an exciting return to Bangalore after half a decade; and

GIDDY HOO - Classic rock aficionados from Bangalore currently crafting their signature tunes in the studio, promising an auditory feast in the making.

About the artists:

ILLUCIA:

ILLUCIA is a Bangalore-based heavy metal band formed in 2014. The band draws inspiration from heavy metal titans such as Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Dio, etc, and has released an EP, a full-length album, and two singles.In 2019, ILLUCIA released their debut EP '111', which garnered critical acclaim from fans and critics alike. The EP was later signed to Heart of Steel Records, an Italian record label for digital promotions. Between playing shows and writing new music, the band released a single titled "Dreamtime Observers" in 2020. July 2022 saw the release of the band's debut full-length album titled 'A New Reign'

STEELRUSH:

SteelRush, the sensational Melodic rock / AOR band from Delhi, is set to ignite Bengaluru once again!Get ready to relive the glory days of the 80s with their classics, PLUS some brand new anthems that are sure to blow you away

GOATSMOKE:

GOATSMOKE (Bengaluru, India) is a Sludge/Stoner Punk/Doom Metal band officially formed in April, 2019. They provide their listeners with a taste of organic clean-cut riffs and simmering melodies, marinated with the slow sludge of lyrical syntax, garnished with deep-fried grooves- all to be best served with beats of thick, green vapours! Their music is influenced by bands like Black Sabbath, Crowbar, Kyuss, Weedeater, Eyehategod, Bongripper and Electric Wizard. Having released their 5-Track Debut EP in May 2022 titled ‘What’s the Scene, Bob?’ The Goats attempt to sustain the importance of Bengaluru’s most asked question.

GIDDY HOO:

Giddy Hoo, straight from the heart of Bengaluru, are a powerhouse quartet channeling the 70s spirit. Fueled by chaotic jams and high-flying vocals, they've conquered stages from Radio One 94.3's Battle of the Bands to the wild grounds of Strawberry Fields. Brace yourself for a sonic joyride with Giddy Hoo – where rock truly trumps all