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Acrassicauda
Metal / Rock / Death Metal

"Iraq's only Heavy Metal Band."

Istanbul,
Turkey

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Last Login:  7/25/2008
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   Acrassicauda: General Info
Member Since10/31/2004
Band Websiteacrassicauda.s5.com
Band MembersFiras (Bass)
Tony (Lead Guitar)
Marwan (Drums)
Faisal (Vocals/Rhythm Guitar)
Sounds LikeMetallica, Slayer
Type of LabelNone




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   About Acrassicauda


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CLICK POSTER TO LINK TO THE OFFICIAL HEAVY METAL IN BAGHDAD MYSPACE!
Born out of a basement rehearsal space in Baghdad, Iraq, Acrassicauda (the scientific name for black scorpion) is the country’s only heavy metal band. Tutored by local guitar virtuoso Saad Say—the Yngwie Malmsteem of the Middle East—and inspired by Western bands like Metallica, Slayer and Slipknot, they began writing and playing their own music in 2001. They quickly learned though, that their simple goal of performing live was going to be no easy task.

Original members Firas (bass), Tony (lead guitar), Marwan (drums), Faisal (rhythm guitar) and Waleed (lead vocals) played three shows together before the beginning of the war in 2003. Shortly after the invasion, Waleed fled the country, leaving Faisal to fill the void of lead singer. Because of the security situation in Baghdad, setting up shows or even just practicing together became increasingly difficult. Aside from the basic danger of walking the streets in their hometown, the band received death threats from fundamentalists and insurgent groups who thought they were devil-worshippers or simply didn’t like them playing Western-style music. Eventually, it became completely impossible to find anywhere they could safely play.

Thanks to generous donations from fans and well-wishers from around the world, the band now resides in Turkey after a harrowing year spent living as refugees in Syria. In their seven years as a band they have managed to play only nine concerts—six in Iraq, two in Syria, and one Turkey. The war has all but destroyed their dream to live in peace, grow out their hair, and rock as loud as they want. Life in Turkey is already proving extremely hard for them, but the band continues to soldier on. They are literally a band on the run.

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Thank you for your help and support, and your concern.



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Heavy Metal in Baghdad is a feature-length documentary that follows the Iraqi metal band Acrassicauda from the fall of Saddam Hussein in 2003 to the present day. Playing heavy metal anywhere in the Muslim world is a difficult (if not completely impossible) endeavor, but in the days right after Saddam’s regime was toppled there was a brief moment in which real freedom seemed possible. That hope was dashed as their country fell into bloody chaos. From 2004-2007, as Iraq disintegrated around them, Acrassicauda struggled to stay together and alive, refusing to let their metal dreams die. Their story echoes the unspoken hopes of an entire generation of young Iraqis.



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Nina





Jul 23 2008 7:50 AM

heey,thanks for add
I like your work,and your music is powerful!
Good luck with your work,much love from Nina:)
Aron M





Jul 23 2008 9:58 AM

hey dudes, Keep up the good work hope you can play in Iceland some day,

respect
Mercy, Severity





Jul 23 2008 1:30 PM

You guys rock!! Keep it metal and come to the US!!
Taxifahrerfrau





Jul 23 2008 4:18 PM

Thanks for adding!! Really hope to see at some point in Germany!!

I..m sure you..ll make some day...
and i..ll be there!!;-)

Greetz from Germany and best of luck!

Alice
Jeff





Jul 23 2008 7:29 PM

Metal rules the world! You guys are welcome in my house any time!!!!!
Mr Pity





Jul 24 2008 11:24 AM

Thanks for the add, great site you have there, hope all is well and good, happy to be your friends, take care for now...
Yep





Jul 25 2008 6:02 AM

Finally! Something with some fucking Zazz! Congratulations, I'm sure the road to where you are was hell, rock on.
See





Jul 21 2008 10:03 AM

Thanks for the add. Love you music and can't wait until the day I can you can play live in the United States.
You guys are an inspiration to us!!
Octogoats





Jul 21 2008 7:01 PM

yeah! fucking rock!
Luk of TAM89 records





Jul 22 2008 9:35 AM

Respect and good luck to you guys! In memory of Baghdad!
Maasalama!
K





Jul 22 2008 11:10 PM

Hey guys! Just popping in to say HI!
Coka in the Mad World





Jul 18 2008 6:39 AM

hello guys! thanks for the add!
the last day i saw a program about your group and the problems that you had in bagdad, this is so hard!
but the music win the war!
metal rules!!!
Scott





Jul 16 2008 7:11 AM

Hi guys! I just saw the film last night! Wow! You guys are amazing! Keep it metal!
Andrew





Jul 16 2008 1:48 PM

you guys rule keep on keepin on.
Scott





Jul 17 2008 1:00 AM

Thanks for the add! Glad to hear you guys made it out of Syria.
How is your situation in Istanbul? Hope you guys can make it to the US for some shows!
Camille





Jul 15 2008 10:29 AM

Your story is so inspiring, truly! I hope all is going well.

~Blessings
The Educated Fool





Jul 15 2008 11:51 AM

Thanks for adding me! You guys have an awesome sound and an inspring story behind you. I can only imagine how much better you would sound with greater production...
|BmK|The Galenator. (Class of 2009. Philip Glass.)





Jul 12 2008 12:14 PM

You guys rock. Hang in there.
Mendacity


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Jul 12 2008 11:59 AM

Thanks for the friendship! Hope to see you in the US one day.

MENDACITY
Timotheus





Jul 12 2008 8:18 PM

You guys are the definition of metal.
PROPHETIC(searching for a new label)





Jul 12 2008 10:51 PM

All hailz, metal bro..s!!!

Cheers from Norway!!!


-René
Nilaja





Jul 13 2008 5:47 AM

Just showin' some luv to my friends...old and new. May your day be filled with an abundance of blessings.

Cheryl
((Ang£L))





Jul 9 2008 5:22 PM

I saw your DVD last night....you guys are most amazing......true metal!!
maryam





Jul 7 2008 10:21 PM

can't wait to tell more people your story. truly mind blowing. thanks guys...
AMANDA





Jul 8 2008 1:29 PM

Keep it metal guys!!!
Good Luck xxx
Ralphy





Jul 6 2008 3:50 PM

I truly admire everything you guys been through!!! Power to you. You proved that anything is possible with desire and the will to fight for what you believe in. Always keep going. We all hope to see you in the U.S.
someday and we will cheer you on !m! Metal Forever!
DocM





Jul 6 2008 9:22 PM

Thanks for the Add.
Keep Rockin
Todd





Jul 6 2008 12:26 PM

Great band and a great story. Goodluck to you guys in spreading your music.
Metal cheers from the US!
BassFingerz





Jul 6 2008 12:26 PM

Just finished watchin' the Documentary. Bought it yesterday.
Very interesting. And great material.
rich





Jul 1 2008 1:53 PM

I hope everything turns out well for you guys. Just remember, though, that you are way more fucking metal than any band here in the USA. You guys rock so hard. Thanks for sharing your story.
Freaky M





Jul 1 2008 4:11 PM

For me, this documentary was amazing (and should be seen by everyone) because it was the first time we saw a human face in the context of Iraq. Never, have I seen any reporter or other media get into the lives of regular Iraqi people so poignantly. All these guys want to do is be who they want to be and not get shit for it. I hope Canada accepts them as refugees so they can be together and play their music. Acrassicauda, you may not become arena rockstars but in Canada you'll always have your instruments and your music. I know you love Baghdad, but you'll love Canada, even though it's cold as fuck in the winter.
piratas de dios





Jul 2 2008 2:15 PM

i don't know what everybody else thinks...
but for me, you guys are heroes...
the vanguard of a new metal world...

when you win the hearts of the people...
and the countries forget that the heart of the people is important...
then you'll see the countries are losing their importance to the people...
but the voices of truth are always important to the people...

rock the people my brothers!

==Larry
Victor





Jul 6 2008 11:19 AM

Very cool story with alex from testament...

http://www. roadrunnerrecords. com/blabbermouth. net/news. aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=100346
METALMOE





Jul 1 2008 6:50 AM

Thanks for the add guys.
The movie was amazing. It's sad that you had to go through so much shit to make your music. People in the U.S. should watch that movie and realize how fucking good they have it. Hope all is well with you guys and keep in touch.
Cheers
MetalMoe
PERSEVERANCE (IS RECORDING A CD!)





Jul 1 2008 7:04 AM

thanks guys from portland oregon.
XxX-Im not straight edge I just love PORN !!!!!!!!


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Jul 1 2008 7:45 AM

got the movie saturday
it was really eye opening
seein that shit that goes on over there
u guys got my support
hopefully one day u can come play america or somethin
Irontooth





Jun 26 2008 12:53 PM

just saw the movie... really powerful stuff.
I hope your journey to the west is over soon and we can all see you live
Al





Jun 26 2008 1:01 PM

Good luck at your upcoming show! ..m/
Ranga Pae





Jun 26 2008 1:59 PM

Aloha from Maui, Hawaii. Your story and your talent inspire and impress me. Thanks for not giving up.
Ed Hardy Watches