| Stentorian | |
| Origin: | Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Genre: | Heavy metal, hard rock, thrash metal |
| Years Active: | 2001–present |
| Label: | G-Series |
| Associated Acts: | Aurthohin, Black, Yaatri |
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Stentorian (Bengali: স্টেনটোরিয়ান) is a heavy metal band from Bangladesh formed in early 2001.[1] [2] [3] Stentorian released one commercially successful album, Protimuhurtey, in 2005 and several singles. Stentorian is led by Bangladeshi rock vocalists Torsha Khan and Tanim Sufyani.[4] [5]
Stentorian is typically classified as heavy metal, but it ranges from soft rock, power ballad, thrash metal, and progressive metal.[6] Stentorian's lyrics typically cover such topics as war, good versus evil, abuse of power, psychological depression, social disorder, and politics.
Stentorian's first line-up had Torsha Khan (vocals), James Kabir (guitar), Shams Alim Biswas (bass), Golam (guitar), and Bobby Khan (drum). After practicing for 10 months, Stentorian got their first break at a concert in the Indian High Commission Auditorium, Dhaka (27 October 2001). In 2003, Golam left the band, going abroad for higher studies. The band continued performing shows and writing songs.[7]
Stentorian was later invited to participate in Agontuk-2, a band mixed album coordinated by Bassbaba Sumon. They sacrificed Torsha because he had to leave Bangladesh to pursue higher studies. Members managed to record the vocal tracks for Adrissho Juddho & Bhoy with Torsha. Both the songs were later released that year, respectively, in the mixed albums Aguntuk-2 and Dinbodol.[8]
In 2004, when members were thinking about breaking up, Torsha, who was still with the band, suggested that his childhood friend, Tanim Sufyani, join. Tanim Sufyani joined Stentorian in September 2004. Tutul Rashid and Rafiul Habib also joined at around this time.[9]
The band performed in over 100 concerts in 2005. James was nicknamed "Rocket Roll V" and "Riff Master" by his fans. After the release of Bishonno Adhaar, Stentorian had their first ever national tour. After the tour, they signed up with G-Series, a musical label in Bangladesh. Stentorian concentrated on recording their debut album.[10] [11] [12] Torsha came back to Bangladesh for just a month in August 2005. Torsha could not perform any concerts due to the shortage of time. After his departure, Stentorian released its debut album, Protimuhurtey, in October 2005. Protimuhurtey has sales that were "way above five figures" copies nationwide (considered Gold).[13]
Stentorian released a track on the mixed album Rock 101, "Choritrohin". Anabeel Sen replaced Shams on bass. On 7 March 2010, a song was released from the second album as an album preview, "Chhobi".[14] [15] Stentorian later participated on the 4 June 2010 live show at ABC Radio. In December 2011, Tanim Sufyani left Stentorian again due to personal problems, forming the short-lived band Pledge Karma. In January 2012, "Rabiul Awal Real" joined as Tanim's replacement, and in March 2013, Sumit Gaurab joined in, replacing Tutul Rashid. Ahmad Abdullah Saquib recently joined the band in 2015, replacing Rafiul Habib on drums.