Karmant

After five years of contributing to the underground metal scene, the band secured a contract with the American independent digital music distribution service, DistroKid, and released their debut album, "Riot in Uniform".

The band was established in 2016 by Zami Hossain who aimed to create music that would contribute a contemporary dimension to the existing thrash metal scene in Bangladesh.

Following the release of an instrumental studio demo entitled "MetalRash" in 2017 and an album titled "Riot In Uniform"[1] in 2021, the band Karmant engaged in numerous performances across Dhaka and its surrounding regions.

In 2021, the band signed with DistroKid, an independent digital music distribution service based in the United States, and released an extended play (EP) entitled "Riot In Uniform[1]".

The EP "Riot in Uniform"[1] is inspired by the 2018 Bangladesh road-safety protests, a significant nationwide student movement that occurred on 29 July 2018.

The EP addresses a range of social issues, including bureaucratic greed, road safety, and the potential risks associated with the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant, all articulated through the band's intellectually engaging lyrics, written by lyricist Mahmudul Alam.

At this festival, Karmant had the opportunity to share the stage with a number of prominent bands, such as Powersurge and Thrash, solidifying their presence in the vibrant music scene of Bangladesh.

General Destroyer's face is notably skeletal, featuring a smirk that adds an unsettling layer to his character, hinting at both mockery and defiance.

He is shown holding a desk globe that is intriguingly designed to resemble a magma-infused Earth, symbolizing the fiery turmoil and upheaval of the world.

The song primarily delves into the controversial subject of abortion, but it takes a unique perspective by capturing a self-reflective monologue from the viewpoint of the fetus that is on the brink of being terminated.

These words paint a vivid picture of an entity that is acutely aware of its mortality while simultaneously expressing a desire to survive against overwhelming odds.

Bangladesh road-safety protests, 2018.
Karmant performing in Bangladesh Thrashfest 2024.
The artwork for the EP titled "Riot in Uniform", released in 2021 by the band Karmant.