When Alappuzha-origin, Bengaluru-based thrash metal band Amorphia released some of their earliest material about a decade ago via a music platform2, guitarist-vocalist Vasuchandran MV says they had already found a strong listener base in Europe.
“In fact, we had planned an European tour with a bigger European band back in 2016, but at that time we did not have an official full-length record, so we had to step back from that opportunity,” he says, preferring to not name the band.
They had also planned another European tour in 2024, but that didn’t materialise either. Now, starting May 31, Amorphia prove that the third time’s a charm with their upcoming Thrash 666 Europe run of concerts. Marking their debut in Europe after a few years of playing across India, Japan and Asia, Amorphia — comprising Vasuchandran, drummer Vivek Prasad and bass guitarist Nitin Charles Martin — are taking their breakneck thrash to one of the biggest regions for metal in the world.
The band’s debut Europe tour kicks off from Hamburg in Germany and travels across six countries until June 21. From Germany to Netherlands, Czechia to Spain, Belgium and France, Vasuchandran acknowledges that touring at this scale is a huge investment for an Indian band. “Both financially and mentally,” he adds.
While gaining a foothold in Japan and releasing two albums through China’s Awakening Records, the guitarist notes the last seven years have been momentous in terms of building a global audience through shows. Talking about their Japan shows in 2019, he says, “We went there without any expectations, but the response and feedback we received were incredible, and that kind of appreciation is the biggest compliment a band can get.”
Whether it is the more accessible folk-metal style of Bloodywood, the heavy metal-leaning Kryptos or Girish and the Chronicles, or even more extreme bands such as Gutslit and Godless, metal from India has been endeavouring to find a global audience. Vasuchandran says it is imperative for Indian metal bands to tour outside India, ”to truly understand how the global scene works and to experience that atmosphere firsthand.”
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Amorphia built their trust and confidence among promoters across the world through their releases and he says it is always best to plan well in advance when booking an Europe tour. “Ideally, a tour like this needs to be planned at least a year ahead, sometimes even more, to ensure everything moves smoothly,” he adds.
After announcing their availability in terms of a summer 2026 tour last year, they received several enquiries from promoters in different cities.
“The real challenge lies in the logistics — managing travel, vans, backline, and overall movement between cities, which adds significantly to the costs,” he says. In terms of a wider goal, it is about “pushing forward” for Amorphia.
“As a band, we should never feel saturated or stagnant. It is important to see progress year after year. This tour is a step in that direction, helping us build momentum and laying the groundwork for the future,” the frontman adds.
“What I’ve consistently seen is that European and Asian metal fans are extremely passionate about music and are not judgmental,” Vasuchandran adds.
Apart from Amorphia, the guitarist has been a part of the Kryptos lineup, touring Europe thrice in recent years. His observation is that metalheads are “a truly invested bunch if they like the music”. To that end, the trio promise an intense set. “It is fast, thrashy, and loud, and that energy works perfectly on European soil. We are sticking to what defines Amorphia,” he says.
While their summer looks busy, Amorphia are focusing on finishing their fourth album in 2026, and planning more tours through other parts of Asia, “with a few surprises along the way,” Vasuchandran hints.
Published – February 17, 2026 09:08 pm IST
