HIV (Heavymetal In Verse) is a heavy metal band founded by Indian musician Abhishek Sharma during his college years in 2007. 

 

With the influences of metal heroes Iron Maiden, Megadeth, Judas Priest, and Metallica; HIV delivers original powerful rock and metal music metal from India. Cutting it's way through, HIV proudly creates music with unique live drums, meaningful songwriting, and fresh melodies. HIV's music has the edge of being multi-linguist with songs written both in English & Hindi. Together with their community of fans, it forms to become a 'troop' and therefore, hivtroop.

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In 2021, HIV was recognized by Govt. Of Delhi, India to perform on the milestone on 75th Independence Day. Throughout the years, HIV has also performed concerts across various institutes and college festivals.