Karnataka are a symphonic progressive rock band featuring an international line-up of musicians
The band’s powerful live performances have entranced and captivated audiences across the UK, USA and European mainland and also seen them perform alongside prestigious artists such as Robert Plant and ** Porcupine Tree**.
Secrets of Angels is the new and hotly anticipated album from Karnataka. Featuring eight brand new tracks and showcasing a more dynamic and symphonic direction, the new album propels the band to powerful and majestic new highs. Recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios and Quadra Studios in London, the new album explores themes from despair, anguish and the futility of war to love across cultural divides and culminates in the 20 minute opus and epic title track, Secrets of Angels.
The album features guest appearances from Nightwish’s Troy Donockley on uilleann pipes and whistles, one of Ireland’s top young harpists Seána Davey and a string section from the Royal Philharmonic orchestra.
“The booming drums, swathes of strings, haughty, harmony-laced vocals and chugging guitar sound more stirring than ever on galloping-across-the-plains anthems like Borderline and Road To Cairo, and symphonic rock fans will surely lap it up. It hits the spot in some style.” Classic Rock
“The strongest selection of material the band have produced to date. a sense of power and drama hitherto unequalled in their repertoire... Secrets Of Angels is a triumphant work.” Prog magazine
“Karnataka have stepped up to the mark in what can best be described as quite outstanding fashion.” Fireworks Magazine
“Secrets of Angels is one of the best releases of this year so far. 10/10” Powerplay Magazine
“Secrets Of Angels’ is a triumph; an album that runs the full gamut of emotions and leaves no stone unturned in its quest to powerfully move anyone who takes the time to sit down with it and listen. Hands down, the band’s finest hour.” Echoes And Dust
“Wonderful” Bob Harris Radio 2
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