Aarlon is an Indian alternative/metalcore band formed in 2017. The band's lineup consists of Ritwik Shivam (guitar), Piyush Rana (guitar), Ankit Ganguly (bass) and Pritam Adhikary (vocals). The band writes in Hindi and their soundscape is characterized by a melancholic blast of metalcore with post-rock touches. It utilizes melancholic clean vocals and wrathful screams which lay on a vast bed of power chords and reverb-soaked synthesizers.
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Dafan is Aarlon’s debut full-length album, featuring eight tracks and running approximately 35 minutes. It serves as a raw, visceral exploration of the emotional spectrum experienced by individuals trapped within the constructs of a capitalist society. While not adhering to a singular narrative, the album unveils harsh truths of the human soul—delivered as confessions, or at times, unfiltered suicide notes—without the constraints of censorship or polish. Musically, Dafan is a tasteful blend of melancholy and rage. It fuses elements from hard rock, metalcore, indie, and alternative, resulting in a record that is both emotionally cathartic and stylistically diverse. The album’s tone is steeped in melancholia and haunting nostalgia, supported by refined songwriting that balances intensity with introspection. The album represents a confession or (at times) a suicide note stripped from any censorship or restraint. It creates a soundtrack to the explorations of the human condition and its dark psyche. Melancholia and an unexplainable nostalgia strongly persist and become the vibe of the record. It's got a beautifully assembled, reliably high-caliber songwriting which sheds light on angst and melancholy. Dafan is the culmination of six years of experimentation, refinement, and artistic perseverance. Aarlon’s ability to transform complex musical ideas into emotionally accessible songs allows them to resonate with a broad audience—from trained musicians to casual listeners. The lyrical content often reflects personal experiences and shared human struggles, forming a sonic mirror to society's psychological and emotional turbulence. “Dafan”(2022) was covered in the MetalHammer Magazine. “Aarlon brings an absurd amount of range and talent on this album, boasting brilliant ballads, ferocious drops, and a vocal command that leaves me in awe. Their drive to bring an understanding to Metal and Alt Rock in more than a sense of noise to their own community is not only expressed in their music but, in their willingness to push forward and perform a brilliant array of skill, talent, and creativity that’s astonishing to be a part of” ~ Noob Heavy.
“Aarlon is without a doubt the best metalcore band I have heard in years” ~ Rob Chapman
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