Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
African metal bands aren’t as popular as those from North America or Europe, but even with few opportunities for world tours and less attention than groups from other countries, they have found a legion of fans who appreciate what makes them unique: the blend of cultural elements with heavy music. Myrath is a great example of this kind of fusion, bringing instruments and sounds typical of their home country, Tunisia, to progressive metal.
Of course, the instrumental is an important part of a sound that blends cultural elements, but the vocals remain a defining feature for anyone hearing Myrath’s music for the first time as lead singer Zaher Zorgati has an extremely powerful and groovy voice, as well as incredible charisma as a frontman. His personal story as a vocalist brings all the difficulties a heavy metal musician faces coming from North Africa, yet he persists out of his love for music. But what other challenges, advices and background stories does the Tunisian singer have to share?
Chaoszine had a chat with Zaher before a Myrath show in Helsinki, Finland and discussed in detail how he started listening to heavy music, his influences and the kind of vocalist he became. You can check out the video interview in full below:
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You can listen to Myrath‘s latest album “Wilderness of Mirrors” here:
