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Albatross (Nepali: आल्बाट्रोस) is a Nepali rock band from Kathmandu, Nepal. Formed in 1998 as a three-piece school band, Albatross has made a landmark in the Nepali music scene. It all began when a couple of guys joined hands together with their rusted guitars and other old instruments to transcend the sound of Nepali Alternative music, each of which has significantly influenced the music which the band creates. The band's fast tempos, signature chord progression and contemporary compositions has made them one of the pioneers of rock music in Nepal.[1][2][3]

Albatross
Background information
Origin	Kathmandu, Nepal.
Genres	Hard Rock Alternative Rock Progressive Rock
Years active	1998 – present
Members	Shirish Dali (Vocalist) Sunny Manandhar (Suncha Vox) (Lead Guitarist) Avaya Siddhi Bajracharya (Bassist) Kismat D Shrestha (Drummer)
Website	albatross.com.np

History

In 1998 three young musicians, still in school, got together and picked up old rusty instruments and started playing. The trio experimented with Nepali rock sounds and western alternative music which led to the development of a sound of their own. Currently, Albatross is a four-part band and the quartet have made their presence in Nepal and internationally and continue to influence aspiring Nepali rock musicians.[4][5]

Legacy and influence

'Albatross also has the unique distinction of being the only band from Nepal to play at the South by Southwest (SXSW) in Austin. Their successful tours in the US and other countries are a testament to their reception by the worldwide rock community'.[6][7]

'Albatross in not only a legendary rock band from Nepal but has achieved worldwide success and notoriety'.[7]

The band is largely influenced by Corrosion of Conformity, Alice in Chains, Radiohead, Pantera, Incubus, Megadeth, Tool, Stone Temple Pilots, Soundgarden, RATM, Porcupine Tree.[5]

Live concerts

Albatross has toured extensively in Nepal and have performed in packed venues around the world.[8][9][10][11][12][13]

Awards and nominations

Hits FM Music Awards 2014[14]

• Best Performance By A Group or Duo With Vocal
• Best Rock Vocal Performance

Kantipur Radio Music Honors 2014[15]

• Band of the Year

Discography

Studio albums

Title	Songs	Released
Jo Jas Sanga Sambhandhit Cha (जो जससंग सम्बन्धित छ)	Timi Bhane Awaz Khase Ka Tara Koshish Sacred	7 July 2005
Atti Bhayo (अत्ति भयो)	Maa Shristi Ra Dristi Janata Ma Appeal Jhari Ko Raat Chaina Nischal Abhiman Kahile Kahi	26 January 2011
Ma Ra Malai (म र मलाई)	Intro/Ma Ra Malai Gari Khana Deu I Bhool Aadhar Manav Nai Danav Afnai Sansar Ma Kina Gari Khana Deu II Sagar	4 March 2014

References

External links

• Official website

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