New Delhi, 17th June 2026: Few bands have shaped the Indian rock movement quite like Parikrama. As the legendary group celebrates an extraordinary 35 years of music, live performances, and cultural impact, they have marked the milestone with the release of ‘Inside My Skin’, a powerful new single that showcases the same fearless spirit that made them pioneers of the genre. Formed in 1991, Parikrama have spent over three decades building a legacy that extends far beyond India, becoming one of Asia’s most respected rock acts and inspiring generations of musicians along the way.

Released on the band’s 35th anniversary, ‘Inside My Skin’ arrives as one of Parikrama’s heaviest and most intense recordings to date. Driven by a blistering guitar riff from Saurabh Chaudhry, the track evolved organically into what the band describes as a raw, uncompromising rock anthem. Keyboardist and founding member Subir Malik revealed that the song was never intentionally designed to be aggressive; instead, its energy emerged naturally as every member instantly connected with the riff. The result is a hard-hitting track that captures the band’s passion, intensity, and continuing musical evolution after three and a half decades.
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Parikrama’s influence on Indian rock remains unmatched. Over the years, the band has shared stages with global icons, including Iron Maiden at England’s Download Festival, while earning critical acclaim for songs that have become part of India’s rock history. Their current lineup features Nitin Malik, Saurabh Chaudhry, Abhishek Mittal, Subir Malik, Gaurav Balani, and Srijan Mahajan, while continuing to honour the legacy of the late Sonam Sherpa, whose guitar work remains integral to the band’s identity.

‘Inside My Skin’ signals that Parikrama are still pushing forward with the same hunger and creativity that defined their early years. The new single reflects a band unwilling to be confined by nostalgia, choosing instead to evolve while remaining true to the rock ethos that built their reputation. As fans around the world celebrate 35 years of Parikrama, ‘Inside My Skin’ stands as a powerful reminder that one of India’s greatest rock bands is still creating music with the intensity, conviction, and energy that made them legends in the first place.
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