Kryptos’ enduring position at the forefront of the Indian metal revolution, over a career that’s spanned more than two decades, can be chalked up to their inimitable blend of no-frills heavy metal and blistering thrash. The band’s fists-in-the-air anthems and breakneck riffs are forged from classic Western influences, both well-known (Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden) and more underground (Candlemass, Mercyful Fate). It’s a sound best demonstrated on hits like the incendiary “Afterburner” and aptly titled “Full Throttle” that have won them a fanbase far beyond their native Bangalore.