Egypt's War On Metal (And Why It Failed)
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It may come as no surprise that rock and metal have faced hostility in the Middle East. Due to a combination of religious and moral panic, performers have faced censorship, imprisonment and, in extreme cases, death. However, the scene on the ground is also far more complicated than stereotypes suggest. In Egypt in particular, the explosive energy and persistence of a disaffected youth not only allowed rock and metal to survive, but to become a major force.
A huge thank you to Hazem Mahani of @IWannaRockVideos and Mena Ezzat of Rock Era Magazine: https://rockeramagazine.com/
Editing by Aldo @sedatephobe