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List Of Pakistani Musical Groups
The rise of musical bands in Pakistan began in the 1980s when cassettes first came into Pakistan bringing in a wave of Western rock music. Western-influenced rock music began to feature in underground concerts all across the country. In the 1980s, rock bands Vital Signs (band), Vital Signs and Strings (band), Strings rose in defiance of the authoritarian regime and gained immense popularity amongst the youth. Vital Signs (band), Vital Signs is widely regarded as Pakistan's first and most successful pop-rock band. Their single "Dil Dil Pakistan" was voted the third most popular song of all time in a BBC World poll in 2003, and is also called Pakistan's "pop national anthem".The World's Top Ten Retrieved on 30 July 2020 Despite being active since the late 80s, Strings (band), Strings attaine ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vital Signs (band)
Vital Signs () were a Pakistani pop and rock band formed in Rawalpindi in 1986 by two Peshawar University students. After their formation, they soon became Pakistan's first and most commercially successful as well as critically acclaimed act. The band's popular lineup consisted of keyboardist Rohail Hyatt, bassist Shahzad Hasan, guitarist Nusrat Hussain and vocalist Junaid Jamshed. Rooted in Rawalpindi with some influence from Western music during the conservative regime of President Zia-ul-Haq, the Vital Signs utilizes several genres, ranging from pop music to rock, and often incorporating classical and other elements in innovative ways. In the early 1990s, they came to be perceived by many Pakistani fans and country's cultural observers as a "promising new era of cultural revival". Their enormous popularity significantly opened a new wave of music and a modern chapter in the history of Pakistan. The band built its reputation playing in university campuses and underground ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mizraab
Mizraab ( ) is a progressive rock and metal band from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, formed in 1997.Faraz Anwar – Interview Retrieved on 16 March 2011 Founded by vocalist, lead guitarist and songwriter, , the band's initial line-up was with Faraz Anwar on vocals, Khalid Khan on bass and Akhtar Qayyum on percussions, since then there had been many changes in the line-up the only consistent member being Faraz himself. The band have been influential on many contemporary musical artists, and have gained a large cult following despite garnering little radio or ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Wave Of British Heavy Metal
The new wave of British heavy metal (commonly abbreviated as NWOBHM) was a nationwide musical movement that started in England in the mid-1970s and achieved international attention by the early 1980s. Journalist Geoff Barton coined the term in a May 1979 issue of the British music newspaper ''Sounds'' to describe the emergence of new heavy metal bands in the mid to late 1970s, during the period of punk rock's decline and the dominance of new wave music. Although encompassing diverse mainstream and underground styles, the music of the NWOBHM is best remembered for drawing on the heavy metal of the 1970s and infusing it with the intensity of punk rock to produce fast and aggressive songs. The DIY attitude of the new metal bands led to the spread of raw-sounding, self-produced recordings and a proliferation of independent record labels. Song lyrics were usually about escapist themes, such as mythology, fantasy, horror and the rock lifestyle. The NWOBHM began as an underground ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1997 Pakistani General Election
General elections were held in Pakistan on 3 February 1997 to elect the members of National Assembly. The elections were a fierce contest between Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) led by pre-election Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto and the Pakistan Muslim League (N) led by Nawaz Sharif. Unlike the 1990 elections where Sharif won due to allegations of rigging, this time he benefited from the controversial death of Bhutto's brother Murtaza, a populist leader, a worsening economy, and alleged corruption cases against Bhutto's husband Asif Ali Zardari. The elections took place after the previous PPP government was dismissed by President Farooq Leghari for matters of national security. Bhutto's government suffered with financial mismanagement, corruption charges, racial tensions in her native Sindh Province, issues with the judiciary, violations of the constitution, and intra-party and family feuds. After the PPP government was dismissed, a caretaker government was formed under the leaders ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Badnaam (band)
Badnaam ( ) is a Pakistani grunge band from Lahore, Pakistan. It is the runners up band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 2 in 2017. Formed in 2009, the band has played for numerous shows throughout Pakistan before performing in Pepsi Battle of the Bands. The three-member band consists of Ahmed Jilani (vocalist and lead guitarist), Lala Ahsan ( drummer), and Raheem Shahbaz Sunny ( bassist). The band also performed the team anthem 'Quetta Kai Kai' for Quetta Gladiators in the 4th Edition of Pakistan Super League. The band gained popularity because of their sufi rock and grunge genre and their combination of a unique performing style and use of strong vocals. Pepsi Battle of the Bands After ending up as the runners up in Pepsi Battle of the Bands, Badnaam released Aik Nuktay as part of their album along with Kashmir at a star studded evening in Avari Towers in Karachi. The albums were released by Pepsi. Discography Pepsi Battle of the Bands * Alif Allah * Kala Jora Pa * B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bayaan
Bayaan ( ) is a rock band from Lahore, Pakistan. It is the winning band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 3 in 2018. Appeared in Nescafe Basement, the band has performed throughout Pakistan before appearing in Pepsi Battle of the Bands. The 5-member band consists of Asfar Hussain (vocalist), Haider Abbas (bassist), Shahrukh Aslam (guitarist), Muqeet Shahzad (guitarist), and Mansoor Lashari (drummer). The band members Shahzad and Abbas knew each other for more than a decade and played together in the school band. They moved to the underground music circuit and met Mansoor Lashari. In between, Lashari and Abbas became a part of Nescafe Basement where they performed with Hussain and Aslam. Thus, Bayaan came into existence. Bayaan is managed by their bassist, Haider Abbas. Nescafe Basement Bayaan started its musical journey through a popular music show in Pakistan, Nescafe Basement. With Nescafe Basement, Bayaan released a few singles in Pakistan. Post Nescafe Basement, they ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kashmir (Pakistani Band)
Kashmir () is an alternative rock band from Karachi, Pakistan. It is the winning band of Pepsi Battle of the Bands Season 2 in 2017. Formed in 2012, the band played for various shows across the country prior to PBOB. The band consists of Bilal Ali (Vocalist), Vais Khan (lead guitarist), Usman Siddiqui (bass guitarist), Shane J. Anthoney (drummer), Zair Zaki (rhythm guitarist), and Ali Raza (keyboardist). The band has won Rs. 5 million, a music album contract, concerts across Pakistan and lifetime royalties on their music from the Battle of the Bands competition leaving the Badnaam Band as a runner-up. Kashmir Band won the Lux Style Award for Best Emerging Talent (Music) 2017 for their song ''"Kaaghaz Ka Jahaaz"''. Background Over two months and seven (weekly) episodes on television and social media ''Pepsi Battle of the Bands' ''ended with the trophy going to Kashmir, while the Sufi-rock band Badnaam were declared runners-up, in the final conclusion of the show on the basis of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pepsi Battle Of The Bands
''Pepsi Battle of the Bands'' is a Pakistani television series, originally based on the concept of Battle of the Bands, first aired in 2002 on PTV Home. The show was revived in 2017. Season 1 ''Pepsi Battle of the Bands: Season 1'' aired in July 2002 on PTV Home. The inaugural season was directed by Ahsan Rahim and Amena Khan, and produced by Nofil Naqvi. The winners were Aaroh, who beat runners up Entity Paradigm by a narrow margin. It also launched the success of many other bands who took part in the show, particularly Mekaal Hasan Band (which came in third) and Mizmaar. 170 applications were sent to the show's website out of which 70 were registered. The top 20 were selected on the basis of vocals, music and arrangements which was then narrowed down to the top 10. Bands The following 10 bands were selected for season 1. *Aaroh (1st - winners) *Entity Paradigm (2nd) * Mekaal Hassan Band (3rd) *Aks *Brain Masala *Messiah *Mizmaar *Sahara *The Shahzad Hameed Project *Yaar T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Qayaas
Qayaas ( ) was a progressive rock band from Islamabad, Pakistan, founded in 2008 by lead guitarist and songwriter, Khurram Waqar, who was soon joined by vocalists Umair Jaswal and Mohammad Hashir Ibrahim, guitarist Sarmad Abdul Ghafoor, bassist Shaheryar Ghayas and drummer Salman Rafique, completing the band's lineup.Qayaas band interview BBC Urdu (in urdu) Retrieved on 27 May 2011. The band is well known for being one of the few bands to have brought progressive rock music in Pakistan. They achieved fame with the release of the single "Tanha" in 2009, followed by the success of the song "Umeed" which became one of the most requested songs on when r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mizmaar
Mizmaar ( ) is a Pakistani pop rock band, formed in 2000. It currently consists of guitarist Kashan Admani, lead singer Asad Rasheed, and drummer Alfred D'mello, and . The band rose to fame in 2003 after the release of 'Kash', their debut album. They released their second album 'Sitara' in 2007. Mizmaar came out of a seven-year hiatus with three singles in 2015. They are currently functioning as a collaborative act, and are working on collaborations with singers across the Indian subcontinent. Most notable being Yeh Dil, a cross-border collaboration with Dr. Palash Sen, the front man of popular Indian band, Euphoria. Formation and Early years (2000-2003) In 2000, Kashan Admani met drummer Roger Faria, bassist Russell Owen and vocalist Rehan ul Haq, and initiated the formation of Mizmaar. They made it to Pepsi Battle of the bands 2002 along with other top selected upcoming music acts in Pakistan. Rehan ul Haq the vocalist was replaced by Daniyal Badshah soon after this Pepsi B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Roxen (band)
Roxen ( ) is a Pakistani rock band from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. The band had a debut studio album '' Rozen-e-Deewar'', released in 2006. Following this, the band had singles "Toh Phir Aao" and "Tera Mera Rishta" which featured as soundtracks for the Bollywood movie ''Awarapan'' in 2007. Music Roxen was formed back in September 2002 with initial line up of Mustafa "Musti" Zahid, Jawad, known onstage as Jodi, and Omar. Their debut song was "Yaadein". After a couple of months they came out with web release of the demo song, "Tau Phir Aoo". The song registered over 65000 downloads in one month. Roxen's debut album, ''Rozen-E-Deewar'', was released on 31 August 2006, on Fire Records in Pakistan, Hom Records in India and on Sangeet Records in the United States, Canada, and the Middle East. The release date for Roxen's second album ''Bhoola Samundar'', has not been announced. The album is scheduled to be released by Universal Music. In 2015, Roxen released their single "Anjanay ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jal (band)
Jal (, ) is a pop rock band from Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.Artist: Jal Retrieved on 3 August 2009. The band originally consisted of songwriter, vocalist and lead guitarist, Goher Mumtaz and vocalist, Atif Aslam and later joined by bass guitarist Omer Nadeem Profile: Jal Retrieved on 3 August 2009. and later Salman Albert joined on drums in 2003. Founded in 2002, they first became popular playing in Lahore's underground music scene with the release of their song "Aadat (song), Aadat". The band initially achieved commercial success with the release of their music video "Aadat (song), Aadat", directed by Umer Anwar, in 2003. After the success of the single, lead voc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
