Cobweb (band)

Cobweb is a hard rock band from Patan, Nepal. [1][2] The band was formed in 1993 by a group of school friends in Patan by releasing their first album "Anjaan". The first album was not a success. The second album Cobweb was received well with the songs like "Maryo ni Maryo" which shaped a way for Nepalese rock in the mainstream.[3][4] The band is considered a trend setter in modern Nepalese music industry.[5][6]

Cobweb
Background information
OriginPatan, Nepal
GenresHard Rock
Years active1993–present
Members
  • Divesh Mulmi(Guitar/ Vox)
  • Nilesh Joshi (Bass)
  • Siddhartha Dhakhwa(Drums)
  • Sanjay Aryal (Vox)
  • Srijan Bikram Gewali (Guitar)
Past members
  • Urdeep Joshi (1992 )
  • Mahesh Nakarmi (1992 - 2005 )
  • Pawan Shakya (1992 - 2005 )
  • Rajendra Dakhwa (1995 - 1998 )
  • Subodh (1997 - 1998 )
  • Rohit Banmali (2005 - 2010 )
  • Sunil Shakya (2010 - 2013 )
  • Nikesh KC (2013 - 2014 )
WebsiteCobweb Nepal

History

The band was formed in 1993 with the release of album Anjaan. The album and its music video were not received well by the Nepalese society citing wrong attire such as long hairs, male wearing earrings, which were not usual in 1990s.[7] The second and subsequent albums however, became popular among youths. Their first video Maryo ni Maryo, which became a hit among youths was released in Image Channel via Nepal Television[8]

Cobweb's album imagery depicted typical of Western heavy metal. However, the promotion strategy was similar to Aadhunik geet with description such as 'devoted musicians out to conquer your heart' with 'heart winning music'.[1]

Albums

The band has produced following albums.[9]

  • Anjaan, 1993
  • Cobweb, 1996
  • Rolling String, 1998
  • Mercedes Benz
  • Rock n Roll
  • Astitva, 2016 [7]
  • Namaste
  • Swing

Members

The members of the band is listed below:[9]

  • Divesh Mulmi(Guitar/ Vox)
  • Nilesh Joshi (Bass)
  • Siddhartha Dhakhwa(Drums)
  • Sanjay Aryal (Vox)
  • Srijan Bikram Gewali (Guitar)

Former Band Members
  • Urdeep Joshi (1992) (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) (Vox / Guitar)
  • Sunil Shakya (2010 - 2013) (Vox / Guitar)
  • Nikesh KC (2013 - 2014) (Guitar)

Concerts and shows

Awards
  • Tuborg Music Awards

See also

References
  1. 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.
  2. Smucker, Kyle. "Himalayan Metal of Death: Heavy Metal and Middle Class Social Identity in Kathmandu": 48. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. "From Anjaan to silver-haired legends: Cobweb turns 25". Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  4. "Despite tough journey, Nepalese rock band Cobweb keeps moving forward". The National. 2014-12-17. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  5. "नेपाली रकको रजत यात्रा". Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  6. Banaji, Shakuntala (2010). South Asian Media Cultures: Audiences, Representations, Contexts. Anthem Press. ISBN 978-0-85728-954-4.
  7. "Kantipur-कबवेबको २५ वर्ष - कान्तिपुर समाचार". Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  8. "25 Years of CobWeb: Celebrating A Legacy". TNM. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  9. Cobweb. "Cobweb Nepal". Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  10. Sansar, Nepali (2017-09-02). "Cobweb – Live Charity Concert in Boston | NepaliSansar". Nepali Sansar. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
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