Zygnema Songs: The 20 Best, From Born of Unity to Iconic

Zygnema are a Mumbai metal band known for tight, riff-led groove metal and a fierce live show. Their catalogue on Apple Music India is compact but strong: the debut album Born of Unity (2010), the second album What Makes Us Human Is Obsolete (2015), the 2020 single "I Am Nothing" and the Iconic EP (2024). This page picks the 20 best Zygnema songs, album by album.

How we checked. Every date below is the song's own date on Apple Music India (iTunes catalogue, country IN), checked on 28 October 2026. Apple lists 26 Zygnema songs in total, so this list covers most of the catalogue and tells you which ones to play first. Only released music is covered.

Quick answer: the best Zygnema songs

• "Phobia" (2010)
• "Born of Unity" (2010)
• "59" (2010)
• "What Makes Us Human Is Obsolete" (2015)
• "Shell Broken Hell Loose" (2015)
• "The Phoenix Effect" (2015)
• "I Am Nothing" (2020)
• "Iconic" (2024)

Born of Unity (4 June 2010)

The debut album; all nine songs are dated 4 June 2010. It is on our best Indian indie albums of 2010 list.

1. "Phobia". The opener and the band's best-known song: a stop-start riff and a shouted chorus.

2. "59". Short, sharp and heavy.

3. "Into the Darkest Night". Slower and darker, with a big groove.

4. "Scarface". A crowd favourite with a riff built for headbanging.

5. "Machine State Hibernation". One of the album's most technical songs.

6. "National Disaster". Angry and political.

7. "Born of Unity". The title track closes the record on a high.

What Makes Us Human Is Obsolete (June 2015)

The second album. Apple dates the album 16 June 2015; "Embryo" and "Shell Broken Hell Loose" carry 13 June 2015 and the other nine songs 16 June 2015. A heavier, more polished record. See the best Indian indie albums of 2015.

8. "Embryo" (13 June 2015). The short opener that sets the mood.

9. "What Makes Us Human Is Obsolete". The title track, the album's centrepiece.

10. "Shell Broken Hell Loose" (13 June 2015). Fast and furious, an early single.

11. "Endangered". A crushing mid-tempo groove.

12. "Conflict". Tight riffs and a strong hook.

13. "Misguided". One of the record's angriest songs.

14. "Reform -Rebirth". A long build into a heavy release.

15. "The Phoenix Effect". Melodic in places, and one of the band's best songs.

16. "A Design to Choose". The closer.

"I Am Nothing" (8 March 2020)

17. "I Am Nothing". A stand-alone single, bleak and heavy.

Iconic EP (14 March 2024)

Five songs, all dated 14 March 2024.

18. "Iconic". The title track and the best entry point to the band's recent sound.

19. "Rise Again." A fitting return after a long gap.

20. "Grind." Exactly what the title promises.

The other two EP songs are "To Reach the Gods." and "Choco Slam."

The Zygnema sound

Zygnema play groove metal: thick, chugging riffs, shouted vocals and breakdowns designed for a mosh pit. The first album is rawer and faster; the second is heavier and more carefully produced, with longer songs and more space. The Iconic EP keeps the groove and adds a modern, punchier mix. Across all of it, the band writes short, direct songs rather than long epics, which makes them a good entry point to Indian metal for new listeners.

Zygnema on Apple Music India: quick facts

• Albums: Born of Unity (4 June 2010, 9 tracks) and What Makes Us Human Is Obsolete (16 June 2015, 11 tracks).
• Single: "I Am Nothing" (8 March 2020).
• EP: Iconic (14 March 2024, 5 tracks).
• 26 songs in total on Apple India.

FAQ

What is Zygnema's best-known song? "Phobia", the opener of Born of Unity (2010).

How many albums has Zygnema released? Two full albums on Apple India, plus a single and an EP.

Where to go next? Read the best Indian metal albums and Indian metal bands, or explore Mumbai indie bands.