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Artist Profile

Sreeram Vijay

The Carnatic Riffweaver

Origin
Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Genres
Carnatic Metal, Prog, Metalcore
Influences
Slash, Buckethead, ERRA, Plini
Featured In
TIGA Volume 7

"My Carnatic roots still guide how I shape solos and phrasing."

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Roots, Riffs and Revelations

Trained in Carnatic vocals for half his life, Sreeram picked up the guitar at 14 when his guru asked him to rest his voice. A red burst acoustic from his father and late nights of YouTube lessons turned a pause into a lifelong path.

From Slash and Buckethead to ERRA and Plini, he now fuses Carnatic melody with metal and progressive riffs - and champions open, inclusive spaces for India's underground guitarists.

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Sreeram Vijay playing a seven-string guitar on stage

"Always show up with full sincerity."

Carnatic discipline, metal fire.

Sreeram Vijay playing acoustic guitar outdoors
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Gallery

Sreeram Vijay playing a seven-string guitar on stage
Sreeram Vijay recording guitar in his home studio
Sreeram Vijay seated with his Ibanez guitar in a warehouse
Sreeram Vijay playing acoustic guitar outdoors
Sreeram Vijay playing a seven-string guitar on stage Sreeram Vijay recording guitar in his home studio Sreeram Vijay seated with his Ibanez guitar in a warehouse Sreeram Vijay playing acoustic guitar outdoors
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TIGA Magazine Volume 7

TIGA Vol. 7 cover
Featured Article
Sreeram Vijay: The Carnatic Riffweaver

Sreeram's story is featured in Volume 7 of TIGA Magazine, alongside features on music and emotional intelligence, a guide to your pedal signal chain, and a review of the BluGuitar AMP1 Iridium.

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