Thematic lyrics with rhythmic syncopated riffs played on distorted electric guitars, tuned to the pitches that could set the stage on fire; melodic metal outfit \u201cDiatribe\u201d is all ready to perform as they take the stage November 5 at DDSC Stadium, Dimapur.\nEmerging in 2007 Common Era (CE), the melodic metal outfit, \u201cDiatribe\u201d style of music mainly emphasizes on attracting youth from various quarters of the society for a \u201cRevolution.\u201d
\nThrough their music, audio-visual display and interactions with the crowd, the outfit hopes to convey the message that the youth have the power to change the future of the state. With fans following the band comprising of youth from various cross sections of the society, the band hopes that the message would reach beyond the \u201cprivileged elite.\u201d
\nInspired by bands ranging from \u201cChildren of Bodem\u201d; \u201cLamb of God\u201d; \u201cDream Theatre\u201d; \u201cMudvayne\u201d; \u201cSymphony X\u201d; \u201cPain Salvation\u201d to \u201cDeath\u201d, the band is all set to hit the big stage with a twist.
\nDiatribe\u2019s music involves melodic metal fused with a pinch of folk rhythms, with sharp distorted guitar riffs, unique sound and strong impact lyrics.
\nThe X factor of this would definitely draws mixed crowd of heavy rockers and the ones who follow pop style, not to miss out the huge female following!
\nDiatribe after performing at various platforms have emerged as one the remarkable bands in the recent times. The band emphasizes more on singing about dark social issues (socio-political problems). The band is also equipped to perform at Octave Fest, where they would be performing at Delhi and Patna supported by NEZCC.
\nLeave aside your chores, keep your kids with your neighbour and look out for the band \u201cDiatribe\u201d which would be performing LIVE at DDSC stadium Dimapur. Diatribe will be playing both OCs and covers. The opening acts of the gig would be performed by OFF (Original Fire Factor).
\nThe gig is being organized by \u201cLeague for Change\u201d, an event management that was formed in response to the alarming apathy among many Naga Youth towards social issues that were crucially important to the quality, or even possibility, of the future.
\nA joint-venture between Salang Longchari, Tiameren Amri, Temsu Akong and Wabang Tzudir, \u201cLeague 4 change\u201d aspires to organize events that would be safe and provide creative spaces for the youth to engage with contemporary social issues and voice concerns that may be of importance to them.
\nMeanwhile, the organizers have informed that donors card, prized at Rs. 400 can permit entry to two people and not one, as printed on the card. It has also announced that a lucky draw, involving a guitar would be drawn at D-Day on Rs.400 entry card.
\nBand Profile:
\nFormed in September 2007, Diatribe is a five member melodic metal band dedicated to promote the cause of \u201cPeace and Non-violence\u201d through their music. Diatribe has performed at the rattle and Hum show in October 2007 and recently performed at the Concert for Peace in Dimapur. Lipok, Yanger, Abhija Temsu are all well known musicians in the state, having performed for various bands, the last of which was \u201cBlack Rose\u201d, of which they were all part of.
\nTiatemsu (Kalong), the lead vox, also had a brief stint with a well known band in Chennai called \u201cMorrsion Avenue.\u201d
\nUnited by Common aspiration, Diatribe hopes to mature as a band as they come to terms with the socio-political problems affiliating Nagaland and be a \u201cvoice\u201d that speaks on behalf of the youth of this state.
\nDiatribe desires to play a pivotal role in calling Naga musicians to transcend dissimilarity in musical genre and personality and to use their art actively to advocate a social environment that creates hope and opportunity for the future of the youth.
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