Otritio

অতৃতীয়
Studio album by
Artcell
ReleasedFebruary 23, 2023 (2023-02-23)
StudioDhaka, Bangladesh
Genre
Length40:55
LabelG Series
ProducerIqbal Asif Jewel
Artcell chronology
অনিকেত প্রান্তর (No Man's Land)
(2006) 		অতৃতীয়
(2023)

Otritio (Bengali: অতৃতীয়; transl. "Not Third") is the third album by the Bangladeshi metal band Artcell, released in 2023. After a hiatus of 17 years, this is their next album release (despite the album being titled Not Third).[1][2]

Artcell's first solo album Onno Shomoy was released in 2002 and was followed by his second solo album Aniket Prantor in 2006, which sold record numbers. The members of Artcell then revealed plans for a third album in 2012, but after nearly two decades of waiting for the band's third album, fans treated it like a meme and refused to believe it until it was released.[3] Meanwhile the band’s bassist Cezanne and drummer Shaju, moved to Sydney, Australia. For the next few years, vocal and rhythm guitarist Lincoln and lead guitarist Ershad, had to carry the band with their students as guest members. Then in 2016 Artcell announced the re-release of the album.[4] Ershad confirmed the release of the album saying, "Finally we are going to release a new album for our listeners. The album is titled 'Otritio'.” On launching the third album after a long decade, he talked about the band members' busyness with family and personal work. But the album was not released in Sebar either. In 2017, lead guitarist Ershad Zaman was removed from the band,[5] their reason being that he was inactive within the band and out of touch with the members. One of Lincoln’s students took his place as a guest musician until Lincoln invited Kazi Faisal Ahmed, formerly of Metal Maze, as the lead guitarist in 2018.[6]

Artcell announced the release of the album in early 2023.[7] The album finally went on sale for a limited time on 23 February 2023 and was released on G-Series on 9 March 2023.[8][9] The release of the album ended the wait after 17 years and created a remarkable response among fans.[10]

  1. ^ Ayaan (4 July 2023). "Artcell scales new heights with Otritio". bangi news. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  2. ^ Sadiq, Dhrubo (4 July 2023). "Artcell gears up for Otritio". New Age. Retrieved 4 July 2023.
  3. ^ "After 16 years, Artcell will finally release their third album". The Daily Star. 2 July 2022. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  4. ^ Rahman, Osama (1 July 2016). "Artcell returns big bang after 10 years". The Daily Star. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  5. ^ সজিব-উজ-জামান (2023-03-12). "অতৃতীয় নিয়ে আর্টসেল". kishor.alo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  6. ^ হোসেন, মকফুল (2023-02-26). "'আর্টসেলই আমাদের জীবনের সব'". Prothomalo (in Bengali). Retrieved 2024-09-01.
  7. ^ "Artcell announces release date their third studio album otritio". The Business Standard. 18 February 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  8. ^ "Artcell released third studio album after 17 years". United News of Bangladesh. 19 March 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  9. ^ "Artcell releases third album after 17 years". Daily Sun. 25 February 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
  10. ^ "Artcell's long awaited 3rd album Otritio brings joy to the fans". The Financial Express. 4 March 2023. Retrieved 30 January 2024.