ARTCELL BAND PAGE
 ARTCELL
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CURRENT NAME
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Artcell |
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FORMER NAMES
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- |
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ORIGIN
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Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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STATUS
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Active |
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FORMED IN
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1999 |
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LABEL
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No label |
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GENRE
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Heavy metal |
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STYLE
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- |
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LYRICAL THEME
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- |
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BAND ADDED
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2009-08-15, 17:52 |
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LAST UPDATE
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2009-08-15, 17:52 |
One of the very first, if not the first, progressive band from Bangladesh, Artcell started its journey in 1999. The members were all school friends. Ershad used to be the guitarist of a band named Tantrik back in 1999. Current vocalist, Lincoln, joined Tantrik just before the group disbanded. They were looking for a bassist and a drummer, when through friends, they met Cezanne and Shaju.
They released their 1st track Shopner Koras (Projonmo), followed it by Odekha Shorgo (Charpotro), Dukkho Bilash & Opshori (Onushilon). THe fans quickly took notice and Artcell gradullay gained the reputation of a big band. Fans flocked to see them in concerts and a tremendous buzz went around for their debut album.
In 2002, Artcell debuted Bangladesh's 1st Progressive Rock album titled "Onno Shomoy". The album set the pavestone for the uprising of New Age Rock in Bangladesh. A massive hit in every regard, the album introduced metal fans to a new style of music. Artcell became of of the most popular bands in Bangladesh with a huge fan following.
The Band remained active in the next years, performing in concerts and releasing more tracks in mixed albums. By now, Artcell was truely an icon in the music industry and fans continued to show their support.
Artcell went to work on their highly anticipated 2nd album, Oniket prantor, in 2005 and released it in April 2006. The album was SOLD OUT throughout Dhaka within hours of the release and throughout the country in matter of days. The album is one of the top sellers of this year.
In May 2006, Artcell peformed their 1st solo concert in front of a Sold out audience.
| Former members Add - Fetch |
| Unknown / none |
| Session musicians Add - Fetch |
| Unknown / none |
