Interview with Merrin, Progressive Death Metal Band from Syria
Merrin is Progressive Death Metal
Band from Syria. Merrin are Tarek Malahefji (Guitars /song writing /Bass) and
Khaled Nashar (vocals). Tarek Malahefji gave us some information about Merrin,
Syria Metal Scene and Situation in their Town.
Tell us about Your Merrin?
Well merrin was basically a one
man band project which i started last summer,i was at a low point in my
life,and i suddenly started writing music ,and now im recording a 4 song ep.
What are lyrical themes of Merrin?
Well my lyrical themes are mostly
metaphorical so im basically influenced by my personal life ,and the atmosphere
around me plays a big part.
What are your influences?
I was basically influenced by the
early 80's Thrash scene, Megadeth played a big part in my musical identity ,at
the same time i try to combine the elements of the Death/Doom scene such as My Dying
Bride, but at the moment, Prog and Old School Heavy Metal is the sound that im
going for.
Can you tell us about Metal Scene in
Syria?
Well the metal scene in Syria is
in a shitty situation sadly, lots of bands broke up over the last 4 years and
lots of musicians traveled abroad, but some bands are still trying to publish
some efforts such as Chained, Demsark, and Rockna.
Who are
Your Favorite Syrian Metal Band?
Anarchadia (inactive), Haunted Cellar
(they released a killer ep.last year), Psychiatric Delusions (Split-up), and
over half a dozen of killer bands.
Your Country invaded by Terrorist (Western
backed Jihadist), How did the recording process go?
Cool question ! Well the
instruments were recorded in my home studio and the vocals were recorded in Lattakia
in u.ground studio (mixing, mastering, and producing) were done by my good
friend Mahmoud Muhammad. The man, the same guy behind the one man band chained.
OK, Sorry if this Question Out of
Topic. How about situation in Your Town?
Well i dont actually live in Aleppo,
I travel between Lattakia and Damascus, but it’s pretty chaotic.
I hope peace come to your country.
What are you future plan?
Thanks alot, well .graduate
college, travel to europe or the us and form a band and look for a label.
What bands would you like to play
alongside?
Probably Opeth, Dream Theater, Haken,
Megadeth, and Skid Row, Khaled the vocalist is a monster with old school style
singing, he can hit any high note that you can imagine.
Are there any countries you’re
interested in touring or performing in? Why?
Probably Sweden, it has a
thriving metal scene, the us of course.
Any Last Words?
Well, i was really pleased that
you found out about our debut track in some way, and i want to thank you for
this opportunity, and helping us by doing this interview, cheers! \m/
Merrin @ Facebook.
Merrin @ Facebook.
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