Nova is psychedelic, progressive and hard rock band of Bangladesh.

Nova is psychedelic, progressive and hard rock band of Bangladesh.

Formed in 1986 in Dhaka.

 

For their psychedelic and progressive compositions, thoughtful lyrics, sonic experimentation, album art and live shows, Nova is one of the most successful acts in rock, of having sold millions of albums in the Bangladesh and aboard.

Ahmed Fazal Karim was born on 9 May 1966, in Puran Dhaka. As lead guitarist and lead vocalist of Nova, he is regarded by many as one of the most influential guitarists of the rock stage. To "Thikana," Fazal wrote and composed his own songs. Fazal made up for it by some excellent guitar work and production work on these albums. He is also the main lyricist and composer of Nova.

Nova studio album

01. Ahoban-1988
02. Rajakarér Talika Chai-1990
03. School polatok Meye-1993
04. Vaiso-1996
05. Nova'99-1999
06. Thikana-2002
07. Returns of the Nova-2010

Mixed albums

Shokti, Ghreena, Khoma, Shesh Dekha, Ora egaro jon, Betha etc.

Influenced: Pink Floyd, Azam Khan, Feedback, Queen, Deep Purple, The Doors and so on.
 

Current lineup

·       Ahmed Fazal-Band Leader, Leade Guitar, Lyricist, Composer, Vocal.

·       Pappu-Keyboard.

·       Noor-Bass.

·       Lukan-Drums.

·       Souren-Guitar n Back-up Vocal.

Members from beginning to end

·        Ahmed Fazal-Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar & Lead Vocal and Band Leader.

·        Valo-Bass & Vocals (album 1 & 2).

·        Tolo-Keyboard & Vocals (album 1 & 2).

·        Moy-Drums (album 1 & 2).

·        Shakil Khan-Vocal (album 1).

·        Charu-Bass & Vocals (Album-3 & 4).

·        Joy -Bass (album 6).

·        Rubel-Drums (album 6).

·        OPU-keyboard (album 6).

·        Pappu-Keyboard & Vocals (Album-5, 6).

·        Shree-Drums & Vocals (album 4).

·        Noor-Bass (album-7).

·        Imran-Guitar & Vocals back up (album-7).

·        Lukan-Drums (album-7).

·        Antony Samiul Mashooq- Drums.

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