Girish and the Chronicles on taking Indian rock global, how Gen Z is embracing heavy metal and rebellion | Interview

Girish and the Chronicles (GATC), formed in Gangtok, Sikkim, is a hard rock and heavy metal band now based in Bangalore.

The band reached the quarter-finals of America's Got Talent in 2025 and has shared stages with Guns N' Roses, Skid Row, and Bullet for My Valentine.

GATC is preparing for a Mumbai concert at Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity on July 31, 2026.

International rock acts like Guns N' Roses (November 2026), Foo Fighters (early 2027), and Linkin Park headlining Lollapalooza India reflect rock's resurgence in India.

The interview discusses how Gen Z is embracing heavy metal and the changing meaning of rebellion in music in 2026.