Indian rock rebels Girish And The Chronicles didn’t just walk onto the AGT stage — they stormed in like a time machine set to maximum volume. The moment they announced they’d be performing Adele’s “Set Fire to the Rain,” the judges exchanged that classic “Oh boy, this is gonna be weird” glance. But they had no clue what was about to hit them.
The first riff crashed down like a thunderbolt straight out of 1987. Suddenly, Adele’s heartbreak anthem had morphed into a leather-jacketed, arena-sized rock explosion. The band tore into the song with soaring vocals, shredding guitars, and an energy level that felt like they were trying to burn the entire stage down — in the best possible way.
The audience didn’t just cheer… they detonated. People were on their feet before the chorus even landed, completely blindsided by how perfectly this Indian powerhouse band blended Western pop with unapologetic metal swagger. Even Simon Cowell, the eternal skeptic, looked like he’d been slapped awake by the first guitar solo.
When the final note hit, the room erupted into a full-blown standing ovation. The judges didn’t hesitate — four booming “YES” votes sent GATC straight through, making them the first Indian rock/metal band in AGT history to break onto the main stage. And just like that, they weren’t contestants anymore — they were a movement.
The hype grew so wild that fans demanded a studio version of the cover, which the band later released. Even though their AGT journey ended in the Quarterfinals after a rock spin on Sia’s “Unstoppable,” their legacy was already sealed. They didn’t just audition… they invaded the show with pure, electric rock ’n’ roll.
