‘The orbiter would not exist without giants like the Scorpions’
Indie rock band Parikrama will open for rock giants Scorpions on April 24 in Delhi and on April 30 in Mumbai. Citing him as one of his biggest influences, Subir Malik, founder and manager of Parikrama, says, “He is one of our biggest influences. Ask anyone who grew up in the 70s, 80s and 90s – most of them listened to his songs. So when we get to open for legends like Iron Maiden, Deep Purple, or Scorpions, it feels like a full circle for us. Had it not been for these stories, Parikrama would not have existed. We grew up listening to the Scorpions and tried to play all their songs, even when we didn’t know how to play the guitar. From listening to those old cassettes to opening them now, it’s really a great honour,” he said. He further added that the band is working on a special set for the show. “We will be releasing some of our new original songs that have not been recorded yet,” says Subir.
Scorpions is a German heavy metal band founded in 1965 by Rudolf Schenke.
“Scorpions have a legacy and have been around for over 60 years, and Parikrama completes 35 years this year. There are similarities in the type of music, the eras and the unwavering love for rock ‘n’ roll. These legends have been around as a band for almost twice as long as us and are still going strong – great inspirations for us too. For Parikrama, this is just the beginning,” says Subir.