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Trivax

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Brought together by guitarist and vocalist Shayan, Trivax was formed in 2009, in the underground music scene of his home city, Tehran. The capital of a country where freedom of expression is restricted, resulting in tough censorship laws. The Iranian government tightly controls musical content, prohibiting lyrics or themes deemed critical of the regime, or inconsistent with Islamic values, and heavy metal tends to fall under this category. So, stepping out of these rigid lines can carry severe consequences.

Moving to the UK, Shayan found a like-minded ally in bassist Sully, who had left Syria after facing jail time for his metal associations.

Trivax draw upon their experiences to produce a unique sound they call "Eastern Death Magic”; a combination of black metal with Middle Eastern influences.

Sahar Zand follows them as they work on their latest track β€˜Against All Opposition’. It's an emotionally charged track, made in response to Iran’s recent nationwide protests, sparked by the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Jina Amini in 2022.

Release date:

27 minutes

On radio

Tue 5 Nov 2024 04:32GMT

Broadcasts

  • Tue 5 Nov 2024 04:32GMT
  • Tue 5 Nov 2024 13:32GMT
  • Tue 5 Nov 2024 18:32GMT
  • Tue 5 Nov 2024 23:32GMT
  • Sun 10 Nov 2024 19:32GMT