Band formation and history
In 1984, Kamal, Mir,
Helal, Naimul and Bappy started a group and after a very short time, Tipu
joined as drummer and band leader. The band started the journey to do some
really good hard-rock and heavy-metal music in Bangladesh.
First album (Warfaze)
The band's
self-titled first album came out in 1991 with the line up of Sunjay (vocals),
Kamal (guitars), Russel (keyboard and guitars), Babna (bass guitar) and Tipu
(drums).
Song list of this
album :
1. Ekti Chelay
2. Boshe Aachi
3. Bichchinno Aabeg
4. Sadhikar
5. Nistobdhota
6. Koishore
7. Asha
8. Ratri
9. Brishti Namche
10. Sondha
Back in 1991, the
Bangladeshi people were used to pop and folk music, but only a very small group
listened to hard rock and heavy music, which was in English. In those days,
even musicians could not think of doing some Bangladeshi rock music. With the
release of the band's first album, suddenly there was a different sound, such
as high-pitched vocals, fast guitars with distortion, blood-pumping drum bits,
and thoughtful lyrics with a new type of tunes. The band attracted many
listeners because of its unique sound. Through the band, the country came to
know the Bengali sound of hard rock and heavy metal.
Second album (Obak Bhalobasha)
After the first
album, Kamal and Russel left for their studies abroad; it was difficult to keep
the band alive with half of the members abroad. Tipu stuck to the band and kept
in contact with the members. When Kamal or Russel returned home for vacation,
Tipu held recording sessions. Through this, the band finished its second album,
Obak Bhalobasha, which was a big hit.
Song list of this
album :
1. Ondho Jibon
2. Aonno Bhubon
3. Abak Bhalobasha
4. Bondi Nioti
5. Jokhon
6. Kew Nei Aeka
7. Nirbashon
8. Neel Shawpon
9. Ek + Ek # Duy
10. Sekhano Bornona
After releasing the
second album, Russel had to leave for the U.S. for good.
Third album (Jibondhara)
Fuad joined the band
and started it began working on the third album Jibondhara, which was released
in 1997 to success. Then, Babna left the band because of his move to the U.S.
To replace Babna, Sumon joined the band on bass, with Jewel on guitars and
vocals.
Song list of this
album :
1. Jibon Dhara
2. Mounota
3. Dhup Chaya
4. Rupa Chad
5. Kromosh:
6. Tumi
7. Heali
8. Poth Chala
9. Jonony
10. Nishshobde
11. Din Badal
12. Ajante
Fourth album (Oshamajik)
The band released its
fourth album, Oshamajik, in 1998; it was also successful.
Song list of this
album :
1. Ashamajic
2. Nei Proyojon
3. Rupali Srote
4. Ashony Shanket
5. Bondhu
6. Dhusar Manchitro
7. Protichoby
8. Jatismar
9. Mohanagar
10. Amon Dinay
11. Kew Nei Aadhare
Hiatus and regroup
Following the fourth
album, Sunjay left the band for personal reason. The band stood still for two
years while seeking a replacement. In 2000, Mizan joined the band to do lead
vocals. At the same time, Balam joined the band as guitarist and second vocalist,
with Shams on keyboards. Biju took the bass, and Kamal and Tipu remained on
guitars and drums.
Fifth album (Aalo)
The fifth album, Aalo,
was released and became a hit. Following that album, Kamal was left the band
because of family and business problems and Sazzad joined the band full time on
guitars. The band did many shows with that line up.
Song list of this album
:
1. Bewarish
2. Hotasha
3. Joto Duray
4. Aar Kotokal
5. Smriti Gulo
6. Brishti
7. Mrittu Alegi
8. Shomoy
9. Aalo
10. Nei Tumi
In February 2002,
bassist Biju left for Canada. Cezan from Artcell joined the group.
In the middle of
2002, Mizan left the band for his business and solo career and Balam, the
second vocalist, became the main vocalist. By that time Kamal had rejoined the
band again.
Sixth album (Moharaj)
The band began
recording its sixth album, Moharaj, which was released in June 2003. The band
members for that album were: Balam (lead vocals, guitars), Kamal (guitars),
Sazzad (guitars, vocals), Shams (keyboards), Cezan (bass), Tipu (drums and
percussion) and Monty as band leader, management and photography.
Song list of this
album :
1. Bangalira Ar Koto
Dhekbe?
2. Boshonto
3. Hariye Tomake
4. Herecho
5. Shopno Tumi Nao
6. Moharaj
7. Otit
8. Shesh Prohor
9. Shukh
10. Cyclone
Because of the
pressure of playing in both Artcell and Warfaze, as well as his own studies,
Cezan left the band. Shagor took the bass for a short time but then Roger from
the band Metal Maze joined to continue the traditional bass. Tipu is credited
for keeping the band in existence.
Seventh album [Remake Album] (Poth Chola)
After doing several
live concerts, Balam left Warfaze for personal reason and solo career and Mizan
came back as the Lead Vocals. Also Sazzad left the band and Oni Hasan joined
with Guitars. In 2009 Warfaze released a remake album titled, Poth chola
including remakes of their famous old songs with two new songs with the new
line up as: Mizan (Lead Vocals), Kamal (Guitars), Oni (Guitars), Shams
(Key-boards & Vocals), Roger (Bass) and Tipu (Drums & Percussions)
Song list of this
album :
1. Boshey Achi
2. Tomake
3. Omanush
4. Obak Bhalobasha
5. Hotasha
6. Nei Proyojon
7. Shadhikhar
8. Joto Dure
9. Dhushor Manchitro
10. Warfaze - Asha
11. Shomoy
12. Oshamajik
13. Pothchola
Eighth Album (Shotto)
The latest Album name
is Shotto. This album was released on October 21,2012 with the same line-up as
in "Pothchola". Warfaze fans took this album like a gift from the
heaven. After long nine years, Warfaze fulfilled the demands of their fans with
great music and lyrics.
Song list of this
album :
01. Agami
02. Na
03. Rupkotha
04. Purnota
05. Jedin
06. Sotto
07. Projonmo
08. Jonosrot
09. Protikkha
10. Banglalink Tune
