I Went to India's EXTREME METAL Festival 🤘

I travelled to India to experience their incredible 2-day heavy metal festival! Every year, the Bangalore Open Air Festival features big headliners like Kreator, Watain, Mayhem, and In Flames. Then, there are many great Indian metal bands like Godless, Kryptos, and Zygnema. Would you travel to India for a music festival?
Thinking of attending? Here's everything you need to know: blog.karlrock.com/everything-....
Watch me go behind the scenes at the 2023 festival: • I Went to India's META... .
The uncensored version is available to channel members • I Went to India's EXTR... .
Sorry, I had to remove Kreator's audio at 10:23.
The @BangaloreOpenAir festival began in 2012 and is India's premier heavy metal music festival hosted in Bengaluru, Karnataka, every year. The 2024 lineup featured @InFlames, @Kreatorofficial, @OfficialWatain, @decapitated, @AnkorOfficial, @burningwitches2370, @GodlessIndia, @ZygnemaTube, and @Kryptosindia.
The 2024 edition was a 2-day festival held on February 9 & 10 at Bits Club. Tickets cost just $85.
00:00 The culture of heavy metal
00:19 India's biggest metal festival (Bangalore Open Air)
00:41 Where is it? (Bengaluru/Bangalore)
01:51 Godless (Indian Death Metal)
02:43 What kind of festival is it?
03:39 Decapitated (Polish Death Metal)
05:30 1 benefit of this festival
05:53 Ticket price
06:03 Meeting bands (Meet & greet tent)
07:23 Festival amenities
07:38 Backstage tour
09:50 Corpse paint mascots
10:14 Kreator (German Heavy Metal)
11:09 Day 2 at Bangalore Open Air
11:48 Zygnema (Indian Heavy Metal)
12:42 Stage tour
13:43 Watain's props & instruments
15:48 Getting ready for Watain
16:35 Watain (Swedish Black Metal)
19:46 Food review
20:29 In Flames (Swedish Heavy Metal)
21:16 Are you coming to India?
Metal music in India has gained popularity since the late 1980s, blending traditional Indian music with global metal styles. Despite facing challenges, the scene thrives with passionate musicians and devoted fans. Indian metal bands create a unique sound that reflects both their heritage and heavy influences. With underground venues, festivals, and online communities, the scene continues to grow, serving as a powerful outlet for rebellion and artistic expression.
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[@KarlRock]

Have you been to a metal gig before? My favourite gig was Pantera in 2001! Next, watch me go behind the scenes at the '23 festival kzbin.info/www/bejne/qqHbgnmZiKxkors Sorry, I had to remove Kreator's audio at 10:23.

[@DivineVegan]

Metallica in 2010 in Auckland was the last metal gig I went to

[@larrylongprong5219]

Been to many, I’m seeing kreator/in flames tomorrow 👍

[@KarlRock]

@@DivineVegan I was there 😊

[@KarlRock]

@@larrylongprong5219 Awesome! Enjoy mate

[@larrylongprong5219]

@@KarlRock cheers! My favourite was strapping young lad in 2003!

[@GodlessIndia]

Epic video, dude. Thanks for covering Indian metal and the immense support. Cheers 🔥🤘

[@KarlRock]

Keep rocking! Love you guys.

[@shinraninja]

you guys rock

[@SilverXIIVI]

Thank you for the awsome show. Love from Italy!

[@kylerobinson1985]

Once I saw the Vomitory shirt I knew it was gonna be good.

[@mydocs8669]

A day is coming you will kneel down before the throne of God.. after confess Jesus is Lord you will go to hell fire this is shatanic video

[@abhisheksawanthxc]

I don't have enough words to thank the entire BOA team for turning my dream into reality. These were the two best days of my life. I'm a huge In Flames fan and they were one of those bands I stepped into heavy metal with. A week before the show, I painted "In Flames We Trust" on a huge mount board out of pure excitement and when the band acknowledged it, there was no better feeling than that. There was this moment when Björn (In Flames' lead guitarist) and I had an eye contact, and he smiled at me as I screamed the lyrics of The Mirror's Truth at him - that memory will stay with me forever. I also wanted to say hi to Karl, but unfortunately, I felt too nervous to approach him. I first discovered this channel back in 2018, even spotted him once in my hometown of Jammu! I've been a regular follower ever since. Thanks for once again covering this event, Karl. Looking forward to seeing you next year as well.

[@bensunnyisaac]

Man, you should have! You would have been featured here as well! I hope to make it next year.

[@KarlRock]

Glad I got you in the vlog bro! Jammu rocks, I'm gonna start editing an entire series from the Jammu region next. Meet you at the festival next year.

[@bruiserweight550]

So it was you they were talking about ? Hats off to you Man.

[@abhisheksawanthxc]

@@bruiserweight550 Thank you so much.🤘 Could you please tell me whom you're referring to as 'they'?

[@bruiserweight550]

@@abhisheksawanthxc In Flame talked about it

[@niccindia]

Thank you from the bottom of my heart, Karl. The journey of organizing a Metal Festival in India is a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when it comes to securing sponsorship. Convincing brands to support this event feels like an uphill battle, as it's tough to make them see the magic of this incredible audience. The struggle doesn't end with just raising sponsorship; keeping it alive over time is a relentless fight. The heart of metal music beats strong, yet it's still considered a niche genre in India. Gaining acceptance from the broader public is like trying to move mountains. The logistical challenges are daunting, with infrastructural limitations and bureaucratic hurdles testing our resolve at every turn. And then there's the Herculean task of attracting international metal bands to our shores, with high travel costs, visa issues, and their unfamiliarity with the Indian market adding layers of complexity. But amidst all these challenges, our passion, perseverance, and strategic planning shine like beacons of hope. It's a tough journey, no doubt, but the reward of uniting the metal community and showcasing this genre in India is a dream worth fighting for. I am profoundly grateful to have such an incredible team backing us in this festival. Thank you again for your unwavering support. Together, we stand strong: #InMetalWeTrust.

[@KarlRock]

What you and Saurabh do looks like pure torture. Thanks for going through it every year to put on the show for us!

[@kapilsharmaWorld_uncensored]

Having your girl loving metal with you is the blessing.

[@YeshwantP]

What the hell?? I made to a @KarlRock video too?? Man, Bangalore Open Air just keeps on giving. Metal music has a unique way of bringing people together, and Bangalore Open Air 2024 was not just a festival; it was a journey of making cherished memories, meeting musical idols, and connecting with like-minded souls. Here's to the power of heavy metal and the friendships it forges in the most unexpected places! 🤘Thank you so much for documenting this epic experience and it was great meeting you in person too! Your coverage of last years BOA compelled me to attend this year and it was the best decision ever!

[@ResidentLords]

Thank you and this video is going viral too...🎉

[@prolazn1k]

Watain is my favorite black metal band.... this is amazing, didn't have a clue India has such an strong metal community. Thank you Karl for showing this 🤘 Support from Croatia 🤘

[@meathead667]

This edition of Bangalore Open Air has proved that metal is still alive and pretty much kickin' in India. Heartening to see a more diverse crowd this time around. More power to you Team BOA \m/ Only onwards and upwards from here! Neatly documented Karl, thanks!

[@nakulsprakash1640]

As an Indian metalhead, this pleases me a lot

[@voxel_sc]

Its nice to see that indian people are open to death and black metal. It would be a blast to play there as an opener or support act

[@MsGuitarist123]

Indian metalhead community exists since long

[@onana34]

They're not as good as they used to be.

[@nanathamuz1145]

Maybe a couple of them in the crowd😂

[@Patshes]

Carl Rock and roll!!! 🆒😎🤘🤘🤘! Might be your best video ever!!!

[@adityanadgauda]

Ayyy, made it on the video, feels quite surreal. Working backstage this year at the festival was an insane experience, definitely a peak moment in my life. Got to meet a lot of my teenage heroes up close, bumped into you a few times at the fest, got a fookin pick from Chris Broderick and got to learn quite a lot in the process. Cheers to Salman, Manaswi and the other members of the core team who made it possible. They're the last bastion of the Indian Metal Scene. See you next year around Karl! Was lovely meeting you. Long time fan of the channel.

[@KarlRock]

Thanks! See you next year 🤘

[@-xxMelissaxx-]

Love to see this happening in India! These are incredibly talented musicians and it's great to see a festival like this happening there. Hope it was amazing and the fans loved every second. Great vid as always. Thanks for showing us all different parts of India we normally don't get to see ❤

[@slayem26]

Thanks Karl for covering this. I see you documenting on venue each year and letting people know about unexpected Indian metal scene. Appreciate your work. 😊

[@surendarmohan9878]

We need people like you to spread awareness of metal music in India. Thank you for your effort Karl❤ I was out there watching you walking across with the camera 😅

[@mystra13]

Sick coverage of an awesome fest. Thanks for the behind the scenes. This has been on my top fests to one day get to for awhile and now I want to go even more.

[@GroverMonster]

Awesome to see metal music in India. \m/ Thank you for this, Karl!

[@CharltonJude]

Bangalore open air is absolutely incredible!! And the price makes it a steal for everything included in the package 🔥🔥

[@jamiemiesler322]

I love when you cover this event! Thanks for sharing again!

[@ArunSharma-nt7oy]

Just wow. Next time for sure I'm gonna be there Kudos to you for making this vlog.

[@harishramanathaniyer]

Thanks for this video. Happy to be part of this and attending this festival for the first time.

[@Mike-ci2bm]

This is some top content man amazing coverage on Indian Metal \m/

[@serowid]

Love the long hair look you had man! Awesome pictures and always love hearing about your past history working with music

[@raytwm]

Amazing! Really love to visit the next Bangalore Open Air festive!

[@thomasferraro479]

So awesome, I love going to concerts,, this video got me so pumped for my next show.

[@TS-pq8km]

Thanks Karl A great video. I would not mind seeing some other music festivals in India. I've been to India for the cricket which is a great value proposition by comparison to UK or Australia. I'm sure there are many other examples as you have shown with this video

[@vacateistheword]

Brilliant upload , many thanks 🙏. I was there too, and it was a real privilege to see Watain

[@uderzo1984]

The festival has great energy, awesome metal heads, you can tell how much love they have for the bands :D

[@gery8989]

thats some epic "behind the curtain" or stage footage i love that . thanks for filming

[@NatrajChaturvedi]

Your KZbin channel is amazing! You cover such amazing things and you do it so well like your doing it with a full TV crew.

[@kilianb8674]

Thanks for the video, im definetely gonna put this on my to-do-list.

[@ely_oh]

Slayer's final show in the Philippines when they performed at PULP Summer Slam XIX: The Second Coming will always be my all-time favorite metal show. Great to know that you're a fellow metalhead, Karl, and it's even greater to know that metal is thriving in India as well. 🤟💀

[@lordturbomose4982]

To be honest, I'm not a regular viewer of your videos, but I've stumbled across a few of your videos here and there and have always found them quite interesting and I've always found you to be a very pleasant character. But I had no idea you were a fellow metalhead. Makes you even more likeable to me! To be honest, it doesn't surprise me, because in my experience metal fans are often the nicest, most socially acceptable and most open minded people ever. Thanks for the great video, I actually didn't know about this festival, it's great that you want to make it known. Love and greetings from Germany!

[@sherwinashford]

Hey, you can find his comments on many slipknot videos on youtube and even other more obscure bands! I've seen him on mostly nu-metal and metalcore videos. I think I last saw him on Bring Me The Horizon's Kool Aid music video. I used to like Karl Rock, now I just LOVE him.

[@KarlRock]

Danke!

[@misterkim6426]

When I was traveling in India I saw a cool metal show in Delhi. They were great. I wish I knew their name to shout them out.

[@metatron6669]

Yes it was outrage festival, i was there too 😄

[@wyndskar_]

Awesome video Karl, love this type of content.

[@DavidSanchez-ms8tp]

Great video and great rock bands!

[@Necrokvnt]

I follow your videos very often for years but I particularly love your vidoes at this festival! Keep it up Karl :))

[@Pain87Killer]

nice selection of headliners...for all tastes...props to those guys

[@raktim369]

Bangalore!!! Can't wait to be there forever

[@gogadev]

I"m not into Metal, but India influenced Metal Indian influence on Western music Raga rock led to the development of psychedelic rock, which in turn laid the foundations for heavy metal music.

[@TC_here]

Are your ears still ringing :) Very interesting video.. Great to see back stage and fair play to that lady travelling that far on your recommendation .. hope she had a blast.

[@grafinvonhohenembs]

Just added this to my India travel list. 🤘🤘🤘

[@joshansharma4244]

Im so happy and proud being Karl's audience for years and getting to know he's a fellow metalhead and bringing all the attention to it.

[@oiytvrlagachu625]

Thanks Karl for introducing, didn't knew of it earlier

[@Vicki_Benji]

This is great!! Thanks for sharing!! 🤘🏻

[@KarlRock]

Glad you liked it! I’m gonna upload the uncensored version tomorrow for channel members.

[@Vicki_Benji]

@@KarlRock nice! Looking forward to it!

[@bensunnyisaac]

I wish I was there. I've attended from 2013 to 2019, but lately, because of severe body pain, I haven't been able to attend the past two editions, including this one. I hope to be there next year.

[@neelambhattacharya8095]

You should. It is long time pending now.

[@arbabasukalsar4361]

bro I think I remember your name from a couple of metal Facebook groups lmao

[@maxziebell4013]

Karl you rock and so does this festival…

[@dapper_rose9347]

Thanks for sharing this, it was pretty cool!

[@SumitPalTube]

Metal was a popular subculture in the 90s all across India, but gradually died after the rise of rap / hip-hop. It's good to see that it's not completely dead, and is making a comeback. Wish this festival comes to Delhi soon.

[@einsteinnaorem1482]

Great going bro.. Epic one tis vedio is.. ❤❤❤

[@bishalsarkar5055]

I live in Poland and being from India it’s a dream come true for me to bath in the filth of BLACK METAL \m/ Polish metal bands are insane.. ”na zdrówie”

[@SIRebrum]

*Behemoth* being 1 of my Favorites.

[@bishalsarkar5055]

Mgła is on top of my list for Polish Black Metal ;)

[@SIRebrum]

@@bishalsarkar5055 I still need to check 'em out, hope they hit as Hard as *Behemoth* does 🤘🏻

[@bishalsarkar5055]

Sure thing. Let me know if you like their music

[@mintz347]

Get put from Poland

[@joy211191]

Amazing video, loved it, though I didn't attend BOA, but was at the Delhi one. Still, thank you for this beautiful video.

[@vigneshganesh4347]

Great video dude! I came down all the way from Dubai with my friends just for this festival. Thanks a lot for documenting the festival so well. It was also nice to see you for the first time in person (we said hi but couldn't get a picture together) ! Cheers mate! Until next year!

[@MrGavmontic]

Karl,Visiting India first time next week. Thanks to you and Wifey for all the vids etc...priceless. However... An Old Monsters of Rock Castle Donington Boyo here and now You are Metal Royalty !! Thanks Man. Namaste all round.

[@RapiDEraZeR]

Very cool. Watched last years video, too. Hope you'll do one every year.

[@JeanB-br9nw]

Last year Bloodywood performed in Amsterdam. Unfortunately I couldn't be there, but thanks to your videos I discovered a lot of new Indian bands.

[@whoissarthak]

Growning up in Delhi in the 90s and '00s, we had GIR (Great Indian Rock) where a lot of South Indian based bands were regulars, including others. Watching your video makes me reminiscent of that bygone 'era' all Delhi metalheads know well . Going to see Knotfest in a few weeks here in Sydney, Australia. \m/ Great Video

[@MalcolmSoans]

Thank you Karl for sharing this! I used to go for most of the gigs in India till I move out in 2017. Glad to see my old friends, Abbass from Godless and the guys from Zygnema still killing it with their music! Not to forget, Salman for keeping the Indian metal scene alive!

[@RohitKumar-yv3zp]

Thanks Karl for covering it! Metal for life❤

[@inkabazinkaasmr1215]

I never knew this! That's so cool!!

[@Maggiethegsd]

Even though I couldn't attend it, it was quite insane to see my favorite band Kreator peforming in my country. Last time they came here was 2012 BOA. Wish they visit my city sometime! Karl, you should come to Assam too.

[@wizard2755]

Great line up wow

[@VelvetCzar]

As an old head metal head... I find it amazing that India has this festival. Fuck yeah, I'm going

[@BlasphemousMusic]

Hell of a festival with watain, kreator and more. Super cheap too! I love all your vids but these ones at the fest are the best of the year, keep goin! Best concert was 94 or 95, white zombie, pantera and deftones. It was magical.

[@AddieReacts]

As an Indian metalhead it's truly an honor for us Karl . Thank you so much for doing this. Hell Yeah !! Hail Metal !! Hail Indian Bands 🙂😈🎵🤘🤘🤘

[@ChunMotorsport]

Super interesting report, cool!

[@muralirocker]

Thanks Karl and Salman , Glad we would all be part of Indian Metal History ..! Keep Rocking all Metal Heads

[@raghavendranravichandran5110]

Sakkathu Chanagithu Maga! (translation from Kannada = I really enjoyed it!) So glad to have seen this video! The Metal scene is Alive and kicking and we hope to see more shows like this with bigger bands in India! Thanks for sharing your love for metal and showcasing what we have to offer to metalheads around the world! 🤘Jai Hind!

[@brie3679]

As a metal fan who’s gotten to see Avenged Sevenfold more times than I’d ever be able to count, I was SHOCKED how much of a fan base Avenged Sevenfold has in India lol. One day I was surrounded by a group of Indian teens who saw one of my A7X guest list sticky passes and was like “do you know them??! Have you met them?!”. I gave two of them some custom guitar pics the guitarist Zacky used and they freaked out! I mean FREAKED OUT! There’s always a large number of Indian fans at each concert, not just a bunch of white folks. Indian A7x fans have a massive online presence. You see so many “A7X fans of India” or “India Loves A7X” social media accounts. It’s really cool, and they’re a very dedicated group of fans!

[@sam09metal]

The line-up of bands keeps getting better every year at boa. Hopefully can visit next year \m/

[@iksDen]

It's incredible that this is happening in India! cool!

[@motherfudger6664]

This is now a thing I'll be needing to find myself at some day. Thanks.

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

Awesome stuff Karl!!

[@KarlRock]

Thanks mate!

[@HeadbangersKitchen]

@@KarlRock hopefully catch you at a gig someday! Great content!

[@ILikeBirds80]

Not my thing at all, but it's just fantastic to see a festival like this is India that is bringing people from all around the world together. And what a gorgeous setting. Thanks Karl for showing this viee of India too.

[@Fred-ck1gh]

I will be there next year for sure if Watain will play, but I may show up anyway as I plan to visit India for my 8:th time! Karl, I Hope you got blood all over at the show!

[@MotoMike29]

Just awesome ❤❤

[@calvinryanthehorizon]

alright. now i’m convinced to visit india for the metal festival!!

[@elpeladorobles5013]

Love to see that Metal is alive and thriving in India!

[@satyajitday2390]

Karl it was nice to meet you there hope to see you at next BOA cheers 🍻

[@KarlRock]

Cheers 🍻

[@bruiserweight550]

Thanks Karl for covering BOA for the second time in a row . It was great seeing & meeting you in person at the event . Please come again for BOA’25

[@hmachhuana675]

Here huge fan of great metal bands like In Flames and Kreator...what an opportunity to enjoy them live playing in India!

[@aperfect42]

Me personally, I dont fly around the world to see the same bands. But I love to see people getting to experience a good metal festival all over the world.

[@DIMMU_BORGIR]

THANK YOU KARL FOR BRINGING THIS TO US❤

[@MusicLegendIX]

Awesome video! I am Indian living in USA. Went to go see In Flames and was the only Indian there lol. Glad to see my Indian bro's enjoying metal!!!!

[@zengrath]

Cool! TBH i listen to a huge variety of genres and i even grew up in a rock family but i never understood or could get into this style of heavy metal, there are some heavy metal bands or songs that i like, but the styles in this video i just don't understand at all, i can't enjoy it. I also been to a punk rock band IRL and didn't enjoy that too. But it's still cool to see people come together all around the world for a shared thing they enjoy.

[@preetamsaha1]

Thanks Karl for promoting this festival.

[@vikramgurung3043]

Love it protect Rock musicbless

[@davidzambrano1121]

You are amazing, you did an amazing video!

[@maria.belarus]

Wow, I'm surprised. Why are there so few people? The bands which joined the Fest are the legends. Free meet&greet is a cool idea)

[@biswajitkhaklary5897]

This is the 2nd time i saw u making metal show videos 🤘

[@adityag9199]

So cool to see this as an Indian Metalhead 🤘🤘

[@Zaid1239]

Hello Mr Karl I Iove the way you enjoy the world 😊

[@bronsonosborne3962]

this was awesome my friend enjoyed this

[@naveenkumar-xk3rw]

One of my friends been to this show, I missed but thanks to Karl for covering all of it soooo explicitly ❤😊

[@kaliimc]

Just watched your video out of curiosity and now I need to research metal festivals for a possible next mini vacation. India is only about 4 hours away, wish I knew about this festival sooner! Aloha from Qatar.

[@userx1782]

I don't know how much metal heads are there in Bangalore, but here in kolkata we have tons of metal heads but no dedicated show here. Bangalore is almost 2000km from here.

[@MondoCrimson]

Used to an still listen lots of heavy stuff, but now I'm more into indie and alternative rock, and I've attended Lollapalooza Festival in Mumbai last year. In some ways it impressed me more than european music festivals -- stage production, food, drinking water stations, cleanliness, prices, everything was great. Couldn't make it this year, but hope for 2025. The Strokes show was a pure magic. So yes, India is a growing concert market but there is a great potential.

[@IDMarketer]

Cool metal scene out there 🤟💋 🤟 Gd Job India

[@RockNRollNepal]

Mad respect to you Carl for doing this. Got to see Godless in Nepal few years ago. Got their sticker on my scooty and still wearing their wrist band 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@divyanshtandon6123]

Would surely like to visit!!