Rockstrata returns at last


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Heavy Metal band Rockstrata is back again in the market with the album Notun Shadher Khoje after 22 years.
A pioneering Metal band in the country that started its journey in the late 80s released their self-titled debut album in 1992. In 1986, Rockstrata made its debut at a concert at the Institution of Engineers, Dhaka.
Notun Shadher Khoje features 11 tracks all blending the flavor of metal from the 80’s with the contemporary rock music of the country.
With the presence of celebrated musicians Maksudul Huq, Ayub Bachchu, and Shumon, Rockstrata unveiled the band at the Institution of Engineers on Friday at an event titled The Return of Rockstrata.
The event also screened music videos of two songs from the album – Ei Amar Jibon and Dui.
The members of the 80s’ rock band expressed delight as most of them are settled abroad, and this was an opportunity for them to reconnect after a long time.
Arshad, Bass guitarist of the band, said: “We are releasing the album after 22 years. It was tough on my part to release it alone in the country.
But it has been possible because of the immense support that we received from the young rock musicians.”
The event ended with a conjuring performance by Arshad, Ibrahim Ahmed Kamal and Shakib Chowdhury, who played a few tracks from the self titled album.
In 1987, Rockstrata participated in the BAMBA concert. Later it toured around the country and introduced the Heavy Metal music to the people of Bangladesh.
The lineup of the band is Mushfiq Ahmed (Vocal), Shoeb Rahman (Vocal), Imran Hussain (Lead and Rhythm guitars), Mainul Islam (Lead and Rhythm guitars), Arshad Amin (Bass), and Mahbubur Rashid (Drums)