Acrassicauda

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Acrassicauda is an Iraqi heavy metal band formed in 2000–01. The band takes their name from the Latin word for black scorpion, commonly found in Iraqi deserts. Consisting of lead vocalist Faisal Talal, guitarist Tony Aziz, bassist Firas Al-Lateef and drummer Marwan Riyak, the band claims to be the only Iraqi heavy metal band in existence[1], though there is a sizable heavy metal underground scene in Iraq. The band members fled Iraq to Syria because of the violence in Baghdad, and later fled to Istanbul, Turkey.

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[edit] Documentary

The story of the band is the subject of a documentary Heavy Metal in Baghdad, made by Canadians Eddy Moretti and Suroosh Alvi.[1] It premiered in September 2007 at the 2007 Toronto International Film Festival.[2]

They were also featured briefly in the 2004 documentary Voices of Iraq.

[edit] Discography

  • 2004: Acrassicauda (Demo, 14 Minutes)
  • 2007: Heavy Metal in Baghdad OST (Film Soundtrack)

[edit] References

  1. ^ a b Band on the run - Iraqi rockers seek new home. News Limited (October 31, 2007). Retrieved on 2007-12-15.
  2. ^ Swash, Rosie (September 28, 2007). Baghdad band on the run. The Guardian. Retrieved on 2007-12-15.

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