Since 2007, Mahavira has established itself as one of London's up-and-coming bands to keep an eye on. Few other groups can so accessibly piece together the complicated grooves, soaring melodies and darkly twisted tones that make up Mahavira's repertoire.

Though all men hail from different points, the three core members of Mahavira; Ed Parker of England, Jay Matharu of Ireland and Zoltan Toth of Hungary; share a common background that informs their new brand of hard rock. Each spent his formative musical years exploring the experimental sounds of the likes of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, King Crimson. Later, the burgeoning grunge rock scene would give each a new direction in which to branch out.

Together, the sound wrought by Mahavira is a powerful combination of each man's talents. The complicated, interweaving instrumentals are tied together by Parker's evocative lyrics; sometimes with a haunting peacefulness, sometimes with an explosive aggression that leaves the listener little choice but to shout along.

The Alt/ Prog Rockers have just recorded a new EP entitled 'Half Light', which was recorded with both Fretless Guitars and Basses. Half Light is scheduled to be pressed on CD for an independent release in March 2010, and will be sold through the CDBaby website. The EP will also be available to stream on the band's Myspace page.