Electronic Press Kit

Thrash Metal

Dhaka, Bangladesh • Formed 2016 • Unsigned/Independent

Short Bio

Karmant stands at the frontlines of Bangladesh Thrash Metal!

Biography

Karmant is an independent thrash metal band from Dhaka, Bangladesh, formed in 2016. Active in the underground metal scene, the band is known for delivering raw, uncompromising thrash metal with an aggressive and direct approach. In April 2021, Karmant released their debut EP, Riot in Uniform, featuring the tracks Nuclear Outbreak, Riot in Uniform, Greed, and General Destroyer. The band has performed extensively across Bangladesh and has completed two international live performances. As part of their current phase, Karmant has released two demo tracks from their upcoming full-length album, Hack & Slash, and is actively working toward its official release.

Current Lineup

Zami Hossain

Bass / Vocals

2016–present

Founding member and primary songwriter. Handles both vocal duties and bass guitar, bringing raw energy and aggression to Karmant's sound.

Naweed Kabir

Drums

2020–present

Powerhouse drummer providing the relentless rhythm section. Known for aggressive fills and tight timing.

Ashikur Rahman Ornob

Vocals

2024–present

Lead vocalist bringing powerful and dynamic vocal delivery to the band's aggressive sound.

Sifat Sami

Guitars

2025–present

Guitarist adding technical precision and heavy riffs to the band's thrash metal sound.

Discography

Riot In Uniform

April 1, 2021

Tracklist:

• Nuclear Outbreak
• Riot in Uniform
• Greed
• General Destroyer

Bandcamp

Smelling Death (Rebirth of General Destroyer)

Single

June 29, 2022

YouTube

Zip-Tied, Gutted

Single

February 8, 2023

YouTube

Hack & Slash

Album(Upcoming)

Coming Soon

Tracklist:

• Smelling Death
• Skull Granade
• Hyena
• Zip-Tied, Gutted
+ 4 more

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Press Coverage

Karmant: Thrashing through society

October 11, 2023

Almost all forms of metal music are underrated and underappreciated in Bangladesh. Despite that, 'Karmant' is setting a new standard with their music and rhetoric, addressing the issues that matter.

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Thrash Metal Band Karmant Release Debut EP 'Riot in Uniform' [Bangladesh]

April 5, 2021

Dhaka, Bangladesh-based Thrash metal band Karmant have released their debut EP titled Riot in Uniform. The title track was inspired by the nationwide student movement of 2018.

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Karmant: When protest finds expression in thrash metal

June 29, 2021

Karmant is a Bangladesh based thrash metal band founded in 2016 which recently released their debut EP titled Riot in Uniform inspired by the nationwide student movement of 2018.

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Bangladeshi Thrash Metal Band Karmant to perform in Kolkata.

May 28, 2022

This Bangladeshi underground band raised their voice by meticulously crafting an entire extended play called "Riot In Uniform" based on the vigorous road safety movement led by young students in 2018. That student movement turned out to be a critical incident for Karmant as their approach to original compositions was in the making.

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KARMANT: A Thrash Metal Band Beyond the Growls and Screams

July 31, 2022

In 2016, Zami Hossain took the initiative to take his love and passion for thrash metal and form his own band KARMANT. Since then, KARMANT has grown steadily, speaking about many social issues through thought-provoking lyrics.

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