Parikrama release new single 'Demons of Time' at I-Rock, reveal artwork for first-ever vinyl of 2022 performance

Parikrama`s Subir Mailk, Abhishek Mittal and Saurabh Chaudhry playing their hearts out on the stage on the second day of Mahindra I-Rock music festival in Mumbai. Photo Courtesy: Mahindra I-Rock music festival

Indian rock band Parikrama brought the house down with their thunderous act at the 29th edition of the Mahindra Independence Rock (Mahindra I-Rock) last weekend. During its pulsating performance, the I-Rock veterans released their newest single, 'Demons of Time', as well as revealed the artwork of its first-ever vinyl recording of their 2022 Mahindra I-Rock performance as a true ode to the festival spirit.

I-Rock, which was started by Farhad Wadia in 1986, returned last year after nine years. Throughout its rich history, the festival has also given countless emerging and aspiring rockstars a chance to showcase their talent and perform on its legendary stage, Parikrama being one of them.

This edition of Mahindra I-Rock once again saw Parikrama return as part of the spectacular line-up. In the true spirit of their homecoming to their alma mater, the band not only released their brand new single at the festival but also debuted the track live onstage during their performance. 'Demons of Time' is based on the character of Aragorn from the fantasy series, Lord of the Rings (LOTR). The song completes the trilogy of songs that Parikrama had written inspired by the series - the first two being 'Am I Dreaming' and 'Tears of the Wizard'. Releasing and debuting this song was a momentous occasion for the Delhi-based band as it saw the band come full circle on the stage where their love affair with rock truly started.

Not only that, but Parikrama also revealed the artwork of its first-ever vinyl, which was recorded live during Mahindra I-Rock 2022. The vinyl is a recording of its full performance at the festival last year.

Furthermore, the band also jammed with Wadia himself. They also shared the stage with numerous guest artists, including Uday Benegal, Suraj Jagan, Vernon Ibrahim, Girish Pradhan (of Girish and the Chronicles), and 11-year-old child prodigy Megan Rakesh. Being the headliners for Day 2 of the festival, the band went out with a bang through a high-octane, power-packed set that saw attendees and their fans mosh and head-bang without hesitation or judgement to some of their most popular hits over the years including 'Vapourize' and 'But It Rained' among others.