‘If Hope Dies’ to open for UK Progressive Metal Giants SIKTH at BigHorn Festival in Mumbai

GANGTOK,: Namchi/Sukna-based metal band ‘If Hope Dies’ is set to share the stage with legendary UK progressive metal band SIKTH at the BigHorn Festival, scheduled to take place on November 4 in Mumbai.

This marks a significant milestone for the band and the regional metal scene, as ‘If Hope Dies’ will perform as the direct support act for the progressive metal heavyweights during their Mumbai leg, a press release informs.

The band has steadily built its presence in the Indian metal circuit, having performed at the prestigious Hornbill Music Festival in 2025. Earlier this year, the band embarked on an extensive run of shows across major Indian cities, including Delhi, Kochi, Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata and Guwahati, as part of its “Break the Silence Tour.”

‘If Hope Dies’ brings together musicians from Namchi and Sukna, representing the growing metal community of the region. Drummer Thupden Bhutia and bassist Pradyum Baraily hail from Namchi, while vocalist Aakash Sherpa and guitarist Abinash Moktan are from Sukna.

Their upcoming performance alongside SIKTH is a proud moment for the band and a major step forward in its journey, putting the region's independent metal scene on a bigger national platform.

With an expanding touring history and a growing presence in India's heavy music circuit, ‘If Hope Dies’ continues to carry the sound and spirit of its home region to audiences across the country, the release mentions.