The Heavy Historian

Highlighting and showcasing bands and music history that deserve more global recognition!

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Remember to check out my Podcast! In this episode I'm talking about Middle Eastern metal bands and their personal histories!

https://t.co/FMKQEG0oiJ

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Kenya's scene is killing it! Check out @Powerslideband new single Darkness Is My Home!

https://t.co/naHPcfBe6k

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Hey! My first episode of my podcast is live on spotify! If you want to hear about Middle Eastern metal bands and learn about their personal histories, come check it out!

https://t.co/FMKQEG0oiJ

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

@LYTband You boys are killing it with this album! Big things in store! Killer sounds

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Flesh Juicer are a Taiwanese Metal band formed in Taichung, 2016. Further adding the immense and fast growing metal scene in Taiwan, these guys add a well needed and relevant sound to the genre!

I recommend 我是一隻瘋狗, 爽喔! Ft. BAT:
https://t.co/yxz3lvIsTh

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

@KAOTEON Amazing album!

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Murfy's Flaw are a Alternative Rock band formed in Kenya, 2007. Their members represent a multi-cultural mix of cultures, tribes and countries. They combine Alternative Rock with Kiswahili folk and Hindi elements.

I recommend Whatchyu Want?:
https://t.co/3vio8PdMQ4

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Emerging from the Cocoon are a Taiwanese Metalcore band formed in Taipei, 2007. They have exploded onto the scene in recent years, further adding to Taiwan's catalogue of insane metal bands! Don't sleep on these guys!

I recommend 01 Spirit:
https://t.co/KXjmDTK3eS

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Crystal Axis are a postcolonial Kenyan Punk band formed in Nairobi, 2011. Their music is unique blend of Afrobeat and Punk Rock.

I recommend Leopold:
https://t.co/MptlSQUpot

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Bloodywood are an Indian Metal band formed in New Delhi, 2016. They combine Indian folk instrumentation, such as the dhol and flutes, with Nu Metal elements. The band aims to support social/charity causes with their music.

I recommend Machi Bhasad:
https://t.co/fODKuyE8pz

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Last Year's Tragedy are a Kenyan Heavy Metal band formed in Nairobi, 2005. They are among a niche of Heavy Metal bands in Africa and are working hard to break into the international mainstream!

I recommend Pounds for Flesh:
https://t.co/8jxmsIrCkT

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Scarab are an Egyptian Death Metal band formed in Cairo, 2006. They take influence from Ancient Egyptian culture. These guys are seriously heavy!

I recommend Bloodmoon Shadows (and the whole Martyrs of the Storm album):
https://t.co/rHo2dpwjgS

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Myrath are a progressive metal band formed in Tunisia, 2001. They are known for their mix of metal with Arabic and Eastern instrumentation. They are the first band from Tunisia to be signed to a record label outside of the country.

I recommend Believer:
https://t.co/2AGWjDUV9n

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

@PricelessJRP Another good track! Fantastic groove to that one

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

The Hu are an Mongolian folk rock band formed in 2016. Their music is comprised and influenced by their Mongolian heritage and folklore with use of traditional instruments, throat singing and Mongolian war cries.

I recommend Wolf Totem:
https://t.co/1zekIHgpHR

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Confess are an Metal band formed in Iran, 2010. They fled to Norway in 2017 after narrowly avoiding the death penalty. Their lyrics are anti-authoritarian and anti-religious, challenging Iran's hard-line Islamic government.

I recommend Army of Pigs!:
https://t.co/7W2VJXLtPL

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Orphaned Land are an Israeli Heavy Metal band formed in 1991. Their lyrics advocate for peace between Islam, Judaism and Christianity and combine Jewish and West Asian melodies. They are considered the pioneers of 'Oriental Metal'.

I recommend All Is one:
https://t.co/IA0hd1vZls

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Shokran are a Russian Progressive Metal band formed in 2012. They are influenced by Ancient Egyptian history and Middle Eastern culture and music, giving them a unique edge in their music.

I recommend Punishment:
https://t.co/ouKDthxfAj

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

Fire EX. are a Taiwanese band formed in 2000. Their politically charged music focuses on advocation for Taiwanese independent and is also linked to being the theme music of the 2014 Student Sunflower Movement.

I recommend Let Me Stand Up Like A Taiwanese:
https://t.co/WcU7sxaYrk

[The Heavy Historian @HeavyHistorian]

@ConfessBandIR Thank you so much! I have sent my questions to you.