Millennium (Indian band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 |
| Founder | Vehrnon Ibrahim, Rio, Cecil Soans, Stanley, Roberto |
| Headquarters | Bangalore , India |
| Products | Heavy metal music, albums |
Millennium is a pioneering heavy metal group originating from Bangalore, India, established in 1988 as one of the country's first metal ensembles.
History
The band was initiated by lead singer Vehrnon Ibrahim alongside guitarists Rio and Cecil Soans, bassist Stanley, and drummer Roberto. Throughout the 1990s, the lineup experienced multiple alterations. Among the notable changes, Malcolm took over bass duties from Stanley, and Sharmon Ibrahim, brother of Vehrnon, joined as the steady rhythm guitarist following several temporary members. Initially performing covers of Iron Maiden, Millennium launched their 1992 single Peace Just In Heaven, whose accompanying video earned the 'Skull Krusher of the week' title on India's MTV program 'HeadBanger's Ball.' Their limited-edition EP Born to Reign sold out rapidly within seven days. The band has supported prominent artists such as Deep Purple and No Doubt on stage and released two albums—one distributed through Crescendo Records and another independently produced. After taking a break, Millennium made a comeback in 2008 by opening for Megadeth in Bangalore.
Releases
The band's catalog features:
- Millennium (1995)
- One Concept To Live (1996)