Nemesis (Bangladeshi band)

Nemesis
Nemesis - "Tritio Jatra" Poster Nemesis - "Tritio Jatra" Poster
Background information
Origin	Dhaka, Bangladesh
Genres	Alternative rock
Years active	1999 – present
Labels	Deadline Music
Members	Zohad Reza Chowdhury Dio Haque Raquibun Nabi Ratul Zafir Huq Zerif Ahmed

Nemesis is a Bangladeshi Alternative rock band formed in 1999. They have released two studio albums. Their second album titled "Tritio Jatra" (The Third Journey) was released in November 2011.

History

Nemesis was formed in the summer of 1999. Most of the band members had just finished high school and had a lot of spare time in their hands. Saber bought Maher and Yawar together to form a band that he wanted to manage. Maher asked his brother Sabin to play bass setting up as a three piece band. They first performed at New Year's Eve at a rooftop party that Saber arranged. This is were they met Zohad, a school friend of Maher. Zohad joined the band early 2000.

1999-2002

Sabin left the band early 2000, when Yawar brought in his school friend Nandito and his cousin Ratul to play rhythm and bass for the band. Nemesis was now formed. The band gigged the local underground scene, building a fan base and recognition as a cover band.

2002-2004

Zohad brought Dio and Omayr as deps to keep the band going when Yawar and Nandtio decided to go abroad for their studies in 2002. The band started work on their first album in 2001 and recorded every summer when Yawar and Nandtio were in town. In 2003, Nemesis first single "Obocheton" was released on the 'mixed album' compilation tagged 'Agontuk-2'. This was a massive success for the band and brought Nemesis into the limelight securing them a record deal with G-Series for their first album.

Onneshon (2005)

Onneshon was recorded partly at Art of Noise studio and at the home studio of Sumon. The debut album was released in 2005. Yawar left the band in mid 2005 settling in the UK and Nandito settled in Canada shortly after the album was released. Subsequently, Dio and Omayr joined as permanent members.

With the release of "Dhushor Bhabona" (2006) and "Joyoddhoni" the following year, Nemesis also earned mainstream recognition as the singles went on to be included in the 'Radio Foorti Top 100 Singles' of 2006, 2007 & 2008. The track 'mrittuchhaya' also got listed in Radio Foorti's Top Songs of 2010.

During the years following their debut in 2005, Nemesis went on the road performing in numerous concerts and events that largely promoted social awareness and issues amongst other relevant affairs. Of these, the events well worth a mention: ‘Say No To Drugs’ concert in Gulshan Youth Club (2008), ‘Save the Children’ and ‘Stand up Against Poverty’ concerts in the Dhanmondi Amphitheater (2009), ‘Vote for Sundarban’ concert at the Army Stadium organized by BAMBA (2010).

The band has also appeared in several corporate-sponsored events which include the 'Banglalink Music Festival', the series of Tribute shows sponsored by BAT as well as many other shows promoting different brands and products. In addition, the group has also performed at the International Club, the American Club and Aurum's New Years event at The Radisson, December 2009.

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Cover artwork of "Tritio Jatra"

Tritio Jatra (2011)

The band recorded their second album six years later. The first single from the album "Kobe" (pronounced kôbe) was released in Radio stations earlier in the 2011.They recorded the album in Bengal Studio. In June,2011 they finished recording and mastering the whole album. They managed a record deal with Deadline music(DLM).In late 2011, they released the music video of "Kobe".The music video was produced by "Studio Bangi" & was premiered at "The Bench" on November 4, 2011.The album was launched at Café 33 in Bailey Road on 23 November.

In Mid 2012, Maher Khan and Omayr Khan left Nemesis, for personal reasons. The fans were shocked to hear the news. Zerif Ahmed and Zeheen Ahmed, sons of Manam Ahmed of band Miles, were brought in to replace them.

Tritio Jatra got nominated for The Best Band Award of 2011 (Popular Choice and Critic), for The Best Sounding Album Award and For Best Music Video Award (Song: kobe. Under Studio Bangi) in Citycell Channel I Music Awards. February 27th, 2013 Nemesis won The Best Band Award of 2011 under Critic choice. {cn}

Dio Haque is also the drummer of Jon Kabir of Black's Side Project Indalo along with Zubair Hasan (Aashor) on guitar and vocals, Rafiqul Ahsan Titu (Black) on bass and Jon Kabir (Black) on Vocals, The band will go for live shows after the month of Ramadan in 2013 .

Social Activism

Nemesis have participated in different charity shows. Recently they have performed in a charity concert arranged by Bangladesh International Recovery Developments(BIRD) for street children. Half of the money was donated to Savar victims.

Current Band members

• Zohad Reza Chowdhury— vocals(1999–present)
• Raquibun Nabi Ratul- Bass,vocals (1999-present)
• Dio Haque— drums (2004–present)
• Zerif Ahmed- guitar, vocals(2012-present)
• Zafir Haque- guitar, (2013-present)

Former Band members

• Saber Ahmed- Band Manager- (1999-2001)
• Maher Khan— Guitars, Vocals(1999–2012)
• Sabin Khan- Bass (1999-2001)
• Yawar Mehboob - Drums (1999-2005)
• Nandito Noor- Guitars(1999-2005)
• Omayr Khan— Guitars(2001–2012)
• Zeheen Ahmed- Guitars, Vocals(2012-2013)

Discography

Studio albums

• Onneshon(2006)
• Tritio Jatra(2011)

Compilation albums (contributed singles)

• Agontuk 2(2003)
• Live Now(2007)
• Underground 2(2007)

External links

• Official Facebook Page of Nemesis