Here & Beyond is an album of contrasts. Classic orchestral melodies and modern metal, tunes that are infectiously catchy yet quirkily experimental, hard-hitting choruses with a beautiful uplifting message. The music is so intricately woven one hardly notices as the moods, styles and emotions shift seamlessly through each song; classical passages flavour a heavy rhythmic landscape in this perfect balance of melody and musicianship. The lyrics deal with a wide range of topics, from being yourself, to fearlessly chasing your dreams to more serious topics of forgiveness and spirituality, but it all ties together with an underlying message of making your way in the world. Taking that risk, that leap of faith, and flying!

Here & Beyond is an album of passions. Every step of the way was planned and executed by the incredibly talented young members of Slain; from the song writing and arrangements by each member, to concept scripting and lyrics by Naresh Nathan (Bass Guitarist of Slain) to the entire recording, mixing and mastering process done at Xandrin Records, run by Judah Sandhy (Vocalist of Slain), the orchestral and percussive arrangements throughout the album by Jared and Jonathan (Drummer & Keyboardist of Slain) to the stunning album artwork & packaging by Manek D’Silva (Guitarist of Slain), to planning and conceptualizing a launch show with a unique concept, one never-before attempted in India: ‘Beyond Live’, a 12-piece choir backing a power rock band; the best recognized young voices in Bangalore city, trained and conducted by the accomplished Bryden Lewis (Guitarist of Slain). "We’ve chosen to do everything ourselves- this time especially, because this album is our child, the product of 3 years of Slain. We like to think there's no one who could have raised it better. That’s the story of Here & Beyond."