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 Magicβ; a combination of black metal with Middle Eastern influences.
Sahar Zand follows them as they work on their latest track βAgainst All Oppositionβ. It's an emotionally charged track, made in response to Iranβs recent nationwide protests, sparked by the death in custody of 22-year-old Mahsa Jina Amini in 2022.
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