Cobweb (band)
Cobweb | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Patan, Nepal |
| Genres | Hard Rock |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Members |
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| Past members |
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| Website | Cobweb Nepal |
Cobweb is a hard rock band from Patan, Nepal.[1][2] The band formed while its members were still in high school, releasing their first album Anjaan in 1993. Anjaan sold poorly but their subsequent album "Cobweb" was well received. "Cobweb" included the single "Maryo ni Maryo", which had an important role in bringing Nepalese rock to mainstream attention.[3][4] The band is considered a trend setter in the modern Nepalese music industry.[5][6]
Career
The band was formed in 1993 with the release of the album Anjaan. The album and its music video were not well received by Nepalese society because they disliked the bands attire like their long hair and the earrings the male members wore, which was not common in the 1990s.[7] The second and subsequent albums however, became popular amongst Nepalese youths. Their first video Maryo ni Maryo became a hit with youths after it was released on the Image Channel via Nepal Television.[8]
Cobweb's album included imagery typical of Western heavy metal. However, the promotions strategy was similar to Aadhunik geet with descriptions such as 'devoted musicians out to conquer your heart' with 'heart winning music'.[1]
Albums
The band has produced the following albums.[9]
| Albums | year | Band |
|---|---|---|
| Anjaan | 1993 | Cobweb |
| Cobweb | 1996 | Cobweb |
| Rolling String | 1998 | Cobweb |
| Mercedes Benz | 1999 | Cobweb |
| Rock N Roll | 2002 | Cobweb |
| Swing | 2004 | Cobweb |
| Namaste | 2010 | Cobweb |
| Astitva | 2016 | Cobweb |
Members
Current band members
The current members of the band are listed below:[9]
- Dibesh Mulmi (Guitar/Vocal)
- Nilesh Joshi (Bass)
- Bipin Shrestha (Drums)
- Sujan Tandukar (Guitars)
- Ashis Gurung (Vocalist)
Former band members
Former members of the band are listed below:
- Urdeep Joshi (1992–1995) (Drums)
- Mahesh Nakarmi (1992–2005) (Guitar)
- Pawan Shakya (1992–2005) (Keyboard)
- Rajendra Dakhwa (1995–1998) (Drums)
- Subodh Shahi (1997–1998) (Vocal)
- Rohit Banmali (2005–2010) (Vocal/Guitar)
- Sunil Shakya (2010–2013) (Vocal/Guitar)
- Nikesh KC (2013–2014) (Guitar)
- Sanjay Aryal (2013–2023) (Vocal)
- Srijan Bikram Gewali (2014–2022) (Guitar)
- Siddartha Dakhwa (1998–2024) (Drums)
- Progress karki (2025) (Guitar)
Concerts and shows
Awards
- Tuborg Music Awards
See also
References
- ^ a b Greene, Paul (2001). "Mixed Messages: Unsettled Cosmopolitanisms in Nepali Pop". Popular Music. 20 (2): 169–187. doi:10.1017/S0261143001001398. ISSN 0261-1430. JSTOR 853650. S2CID 162994169. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ Smucker, Kyle. "Himalayan Metal of Death: Heavy Metal and Middle Class Social Identity in Kathmandu": 48.
{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires|journal=(help) - ^ "From Anjaan to silver-haired legends: Cobweb turns 25". Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ a b c "Despite tough journey, Nepalese rock band Cobweb keeps moving forward". The National. 2014-12-17. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ "नेपाली रकको रजत यात्रा". Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ Banaji, Shakuntala (2010). South Asian Media Cultures: Audiences, Representations, Contexts. Anthem Press. ISBN 978-0-85728-954-4.
- ^ "Kantipur-कबवेबको २५ वर्ष - कान्तिपुर समाचार". Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ a b c "25 Years of CobWeb: Celebrating A Legacy". TNM. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ a b Cobweb. "Cobweb Nepal". Retrieved 2021-02-09.
- ^ Sansar, Nepali (2017-09-02). "Cobweb – Live Charity Concert in Boston | NepaliSansar". Nepali Sansar. Retrieved 2021-02-09.