=E.Quals=

GBOB

E.Quals is a band from Kathmandu. It was formed in 2009 by a combination of Avishek K.C (Vocals) from Lost Oblivion and the band Vhumi. The band was the winner of the Nepal leg of the Global Battle of Bands and played, representing Nepal in the final event of the show held in London. The band has been described by many local Metal enthusiasts as being the most promising and tight band in the country till date.

Around September 2009, the band Lost Oblivion had been inactive for quite some time, even having to do mixed sets with the band Vhumi for some time before it. While the auditions for the Global Battle of the Bands were being held, Avishek K.C of Lost Oblivion was longing for a gig. A random talk in the practice-room of Vhumi turned in to the forming of a new band, and support from the fans alongside their brilliant performance led them to be winners of the Global Battle of the Bands. Pretty soon, the band was performing in numerous underground metal concerts in Kathmandu and was highly sought among the local metal fans.

E.Quals was formed as a coalition between the bands Lost Oblivion and Vhumi, and encorporates the music styles of both the bands. Their songs are generally a mixture of Thrash Metal and groove metal, in a pattern described by the band as New Wave. Although the band was originally scheduled to play at London in around January 2010, the show was postponed many times, with the actual show happening at the end of April, 2010. Alongside preparations for the London show, the band has continuously been active in the underground scene in Kathmandu. The band also played a show in Hyderabad, India. On April 27, 2010, E.Quals was declared 6th in the GBOB final round

Current Band Lineup:

• Avishek K.C (Vocals)
• Bikash Gurung (Guitar)
• Anil Dhital (Guitar)
• Bibek Tamang (Drums)
• Manil Shakya (Bass Guitar)

Currently band is busy on recording for their album.