Members of the band -- (from left) Lincoln, Shaju, Cezanne and Ershad.

Popular band Artcell has recently turned ten. The band is celebrating this milestone occasion with a grand concert on October 23. Titled '10 years of Artcell In-sanity,' the event will feature performances by some of the leading rock bands and musicians of the country.
The Daily Star recently caught up with the band. Members of the band shared their plans for the concert, reminisced on the ten-year journey and more.
“Ten years in the music industry is a significant achievement for a band but it wouldn't have been possible without the constant support of our friends, well wishers and fans. Many leading bands and musicians of our country have always been there for us whenever we needed them,” said Cezanne, bassist for the band.
“Through the concert we will pay tribute to the musicians and bands who have inspired and influenced Artcell,” said Shaju, the drummer.
Among the bands to perform on stage with Artcell are: Miles, Feedback, Warfaze, Aurthohin, Rockstrata, Cryptic Fate and X Factor.
“At the concert we will perform one hit track of each band as a tribute to them; we'll be joined on stage by a musician from the band,” said Cezanne.
Artcell will also cover Pink Floyd, Metallica and Dream Theater hits.
Upcoming metal bands Mechanix, Powersurge and Reborn are also slated to perform at the concert.
“The concert will be held at Winter Garden, Dhaka Sheraton Hotel,” said Shaju.
How does the band feel about the ten-year journey? “We consider it a major milestone” -- was the response.
“Artcell is not a band; its a family,” said Cezanne.
“When we formed this band in 1999, we were basically doing covers of Metallica songs. We all shared a common interest in the band,” he said. “After some time we started experimenting with original material and soon we came up with our own stuff.”
Artcell's first released song "Odekha swargo" was released in 2001. The number was featured in a mixed album, titled "Chharpotro". The song received a good response from heavy metal enthusiasts.
Inspired by the success, the next year Artcell released two songs -- "Apshori" and "Dukkhobilash" -- featured in the mixed album "Anushilon".
“This time the response was simply awesome,” said Cezanne.
Next came Artcell's solo album "Onno Shomoy," which was released in 2002. The instant success of the album brought Artcell in the limelight.
The second album of the band, "Aniket Prantor" was also a major success. Artcell celebrated the launch of the album through a concert titled 'Live at Aniket Prantor'.
“Our inspiration was Metallica, but we would like to label ourselves as a 'progressive rock band',” said Cezanne.
“Our third album is around the corner,” said Cezanne. “After the tribute concert we will concentrate on the album right away,” he added.
Lincoln (vocals and rhythm guitar) and Ershad (lead guitar) also hoped that the concert will be a smashing success.