Dark Helm is a Pune-origin progressive death-metal band led by guitarist-composer Mohanish Deshmukh and bassist-composer Shubhrayu De. Their sound fuses extreme metal with ethnic and world-music textures, showcased in landmark releases like their album Hymnus De Antitheist and powerful singles such as “Akasha” and the poignant 2024 track “Sever,” featuring acclaimed vocalist Sunneith Revankar—released amid personal loss and earning attention for its depth and intensity