Khalas

Khalas خلص
OriginAkka, Israel
GenresFolk metal
Oriental metal
Nu metal
Years active1999–present
MembersRiyad Sliman
Abed Hathout
Fadel Qandil
Rooster
Past membersBassam Beromi
Tarek Sha'aban
Websitekhalas.net

Khalas are a Palestinian Oriental metal band, formed in 1999. The name of the band means "enough" in Arabic.[1]

In 2013, the band embarked on a tour across Europe along with Israeli band Orphaned Land, an event which brought coverage to the band in Western media, in outlets such as The Guardian[2] and CNN.[3]

Discography

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  • Ma Adesh Feeha (We've Had It) (2003) [1]
  • Arabic Rock Orchestra (2013) [2]
  • The Peace Series Vol. 1 (2021) [3] -- Split EP with Orphaned Land

References

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  1. ^ Earache, Asher. Interview with Bassam Beromi, Abed Hathout and Fadel Kandil of Khalas. HardAndHeavy.net, archived by Archive.org
  2. ^ Sherwood, Harriet (July 21, 2013). "Israeli and Palestinian bands unite in 'metal brotherhood'". Guardian. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  3. ^ Mackay, Mairi (August 12, 2013). "Rock the conflict: Jewish and Palestinian metal bands tour for peace". CNN. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
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