Kral:

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KraL, It means HOME! KraL is a Progressive Metal band!

History:

Kral was formed in 2002 December by Saadi Muktafi, Aldnane and Raef. Their first performance was in 19th February at The Russian Cultural Centre. The line up for the band was all the same except for Amit (Fumes) on Vocal and Wafi on Keys. Later the band reformed in a show organized by MAFC on July 3rd at Hotel Obokash, Imtiaz joined Kral as vocals. Their 3rd (by Altermetal.com) 4th (by Illusive Dreams) and 5th gig(s) were held at DBC. On November 26th, Kral’s single SHESH was released on a mixed album called Aguntuk-2. Keyboardist Mithu joined Kral in January, 2004. On February 13th, Kral participated in Metal Mayhem at Russian Cultural Centre organized by UUMR. Then on February 25th and March 5th at Russian Cultural Centre and All Community Club (Gulshan) respectively. Till date Kral’s last show was held at Russian Cultural Center on 19th April.KRAL SAYS ABOUT THEMSELVES:That was NOT the sentiment that started KrAL, but that's what it eventually turned out to be. Ridiculous "Lungi" outfits, see-through "Blindfolds" and "khet White Punjabi" are just glimpses of how this band tries to act funny and craves attention on stage.

Other than the shameful qualities mentioned above, the band is also known for it's unparalleled perfection in executing covers of a wide range of international bands. The list includes:- Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Pantera, Slayer, Tenacious D, David Lee Roth, Disturbed and more.

They are also recognized and loved/hated/'not cared' for their own controversial and experimental singles released in mixed albums.

The band is currently working towards its debut album (for a long time now). Let's keep our fingers crossed and hope that it gets released soon enough.

Biography:

Name- Ahmed Aldnane Alam

Instruments- Bass

Date of Birth- 15th May

Place of birth- Dhaka

Occupation- 2nd year M.B.B.S. Dhaka Medical College

Gears:

Bass- Hofma 4 string electric bass guitar,aria ARIA Sinsonido 690 AS bass (4 string)

Processors- Boss MT2

Strings- Earnieball Custom Gauge

Pick- No Pick

Musical influences- Roger waters, Stuart Hamm, Steve Harris, Billy Sheehan, John Myung, Bassbaba, Pink Floyd

Led Zeppelin, Deep purple, Dream theater.

X bands- No X band or bands!

Profile- Started playing Guitar in 2001 and switchted to Bass in 2002.

Name- Imtiaz Ahmed Chowdhury

Instruments- Guitars/Bass/Keyboards/Flute/Harmonica/Vocals

Date of Birth- 22nd December

Place of birth- Dhaka

Occupation- Student

Gears:

Hohner Pro Fl fretless bass, Zoom BFX 505 Bass Processor, Gibson - Epiphone 12 string semi-acoustic, Yamaha Classical guitar, Yamaha PSR - 170 Keyboard, Washburn N4ESA Nuno Bettencourt Signature Series Guitar, Zoom GFX 707 II Guitar Processor, Roland and Stranger Amps, Stranger Pedals.

Musical influences- Roger Waters, David Gilmour, Kurt Cobain, John Myung, James La Brie, John Petrucci, Mike

Portnoy, Philip Anselmo, Max Cavalera, Flea, Billy Sheehan, Josquin Des Pres, Beaver Felton, Stu Hamm, Bunny Brunel, Sumon, Axel Rose, Tyler, Slash, Joe Satriani, Jason Becker, Nuno Bettencourt, Piklu, Sunjoy, Babna, Kamal, Kazi Nozrul Islam, Lalon Shah.

X bands- None

Other bands- KrOnic/Anonymous.

Profile- Studied Higher classical music for 4 and half years. Started learning guitars in class 9 and formed

KrOnic. Joined Aurthohin as Guest Vocal/Guitarist in 2002. Joined Kral as Vocals in 2003.

Name- Raef Al Hasan

Instruments- Drums & Percussions, Backup voice

Date of Birth- 27th October

Place of birth- Al Bayda-Lybia

Occupation- Student

Gears:

Drumset!!

Musical influences- Mike Portnoy, Rhino, Nick Menza, Scott Travis, Dream theatre, Megadeth, Manowar, Judas priest.

X bands- Sykokinesis, Inferno.

Other bands- Working with Aurthohin as vocal & Guitarist, Playing Drums with Dripping Gore.

Profile-Playing Drums about two & half years

Name- Al Muktafi SAADI

Date of birth- 2nd April

Place of birth- Dhaka

Occupation- Student, 5th year MBBS (Bangladesh Medical College)

Instruments- Guitarz

Gears:

Guitar- Fender Stratocaster

Ibanez RG 270, RG 480 A.H (Custom)

Jackson Performer

Squire Stagemaster

Ibanez RBM-1

Processors- DOD Classic Fuzz, Boss MT2 Metal zone, Ibanez super chorus Zoom 505, Zoom 505 II, Zoom GFX 4, Zoom 707 II, Zoom gfx-8,line 6 POD 2.0 Strings- Earnieball Super slinky, Earnieball Heavy bottom slinky top.

Pick- Jim dunlop extra heavy (1.5-2.0mm)

Musical influences- Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve vai, Rhandy Rhoads, Richie Blackmore, Jason Becker, Dream theatre, Early Megadeth, Ozzy osbourne, Whitesnake, Manowar, Judas priest, Early Metallica.

X bands- Genocide, Blitz, X-Uranium, Inferno.

Other bands- Kronic (Lead Guitarz)

Profile- Playing Guitar since 15th may 1993.

Gears:

Bass- Aria Sinsonido 4 string Bass

Guitar- Ibanez JEM JR, Line 6 POD 2

Keyboard- Korg X3, Triton Pro

Drumz- Iron Cobra Twin Pedal, Promark 420 sticks (Mike portnoy signature series)

Achievements:

Songs:

Shesh - Agontuk 2

Obhishap - Prothom Chitkar

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Concerts:

19th February at The Russian Cultural Centre. (PEPSI ROCKFEST)

July 3rd at Hotel Obokash. (MAFC)

Future Plans:

Release an album!

Unscripted:

We want to do the style of music that we feel comfortable in doing! And we hope our listeners will

appretiate that!

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