The metalheads are always a different species. Not for them the peaceful harmonies, lilting melodies and sweet symphonies. From Iron Maiden and Metallica to Judas Priest or Korn, fans of heavy metal have always been looked at as an odd bunch. Ask any Indian metalhead, and you will receive a list of bands that have been bubbling beneath the surface of popular culture. Among them is the Mumbai-based outfit of Zygnema. Their latest track, Iconic, that releases today will mark the beginning of their first EP in almost a decade, ending a long wait for fans across the city.

Since their second album, What Makes Us Human Is Obsolete in 2015, the band has been busy performing. This is the first EP by the four-member band led by Sidharth Kadadi (guitar) and Jimmy Bhore (lead vocals) in nine years. “The first two albums were hard work,” says Kadadi. Having started out in their 20s, the guitarist remarks that the band slowly enjoyed the experience of playing gigs. “We would play three to four gigs a month till 2019. The pandemic gave us a pause. It was an opportunity for us to rethink new things. Moreover, when you enter your 30s, and get married, have kids, things slow down,” he laughs.