Education
He switched interest to Glory and began his life in Heavy Metal legend at a young age and has studied under Metal guitarist Joe Stump, of HolyHell.
He switched interest to Glory and began his life in Heavy Metal legend at a young age and has studied under Metal guitarist Joe Stump, of HolyHell.
A graduate of the Berklee College of Music. Originally, Classically trained by John McRae, a former student of the world-renowned Christopher Parkening. He is known for his work in Carnatic music and Heavy Metal, with a mastery of atmospheric textures and musical prowess.
He has noted the following as guitarists of influence.
Steve Vai and Alexi Laiho. Nishad played the Blooms Festival in Thrissur in Kerala in June 2009 and returned once again in June 2011 with a different lineup.
Nishad appeared on their 2013 single, "The Prestige." He would also contribute to their 2014 release, "The Circle - European Parliament," produced by Give Up The Ghost and Bloodhorse drummer Alex Garcia-Rivera. He left the band shortly after the promotion cycle for The Circle - European Parliament. Fall Risk would move forward with their following release, "Sleeplessness - European Parliament," as a 2 piece.
In March 2015, Nishad released his debut solo album, "Indivisible Devils." In addition to performing guitars and all other instruments and programming, Nishad also handled all producer, mixing, and mastering duties for the record.
Some of the featured guest artists included his old bandmates in Fall Risk.
In 2013 Nishad began playing guitar as a member of punk band FALL RISK.