Arsames (band)
Arsames is an Iranian death metal band based in Mashhad. It was originally formed in 2002 by Ali Madarshahi.[1] Arsames has had many line-up changes; vocalist and first drummer Ali Madarshahi is the only original member remaining.[2] The origin name of the band, Arsames, derives from the name of one of the kings of Persian empire during the Achaemenid dynasty.
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Mashhad, Iran |
| Genres | Death metal, Melodic death metal |
| Years active | 2002–present |
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The band play death metal despite it being illegal in Iran and, according to the band, considered satanic by the government.[1][3][4]
History
Arsames originally formed in 2002. They recorded their debut single "Adiposere" in 2005 in their home studio which was in the style of 6&8 death metal. In 2006 they released an unsigned studio album (Cyclopia) digitally.
In 2007, Malaysian documentary-maker Zan Azlee interviewed the band as part of I'm Muslim Too!, a documentary on youth in the Middle East.[5]
In April 2010 they played at Metal Asylum in Dubai.[6] Arsames released their first album, Immortal Identity, containing eight tracks. In November, Arsames played in a metal festival named 'Sikkim Fest' in India.[1][7]
In July 2011, Arsames announced that they will release a cover EP, entitled Persian Death Metal Tribute to Warriors Of Metal through the summer of 2011.[8][9] ARSAMES has released a new video for “Immortal Identity” song on 2 September. The video was directed by Sorena Afkham o Shoara, and was produced by Ali Madarshahi.
Band members
Current members
- Ali Madarshahi – vocals
- Saeed Mokari – bass guitar
- Soroush Kheradmand – drums
Former members
- Levik Yeremian – guitar
- Morteza Shahrami – guitar
- Saeed Shariat – drums
- Ahmad Tokalou – guitar
- Hamed "Fetusgrinder" Azizi – vocals
- Hamid Yousefi Faverani – guitar
- Hamid Alizadeh – guitar
- Ali Sanaei – bass guitar
- Rouzbeh Zourchang – bass guitar
Arrest by the government
The band members "Ali Madarshahi, Saeed Mokari, Soroush Kheradmand" were arrested in 2017 .
According to Metal Injectionreport : Iranian Metal Band ARSAMES Arrested, Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For "Playing Satanic Music"
Loudwirereported that they were arrested and held in prison for a while before making bail and then escaping the country.
Discography
- Immortal Identity, (2010)
- Persian Death Metal Tribute To Warriors Of Metal (2011)
References
- "Band braves ban for a blare – Iran metal musicians to rock Gangtok on Sunday", The Telegraph (Kolkata), 20 November 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2011
- Georgina Enzer (25 March 2010). "Arsames: 'We have to stay and fight for it'". Gulfnews. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
- Vince DiMaggio (November 2008). "Arsames Interview" (Digital). MetalStormMag. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
- Wilkinson, James (2010) "Iranian metal", Time Out Dubai, 30 March 2010. Retrieved 28 January 2011
- Johan, Rizal (28 September 2008). "A zeal for telling people's stories". The Star. Archived from the original on 31 May 2012. Retrieved 29 January 2011.
- Arsames – a profile; 20 November 2010 [Retrieved 2010.01.17].
- "ARTIST OF THE MONTH : ECCENTRIC PENDULUM". 11 October 2010. Archived from the original on 1 January 2011. Retrieved 17 January 2011.
- "Arsames Posts Teaser For Covers EP, "Persian Death Metal Tribute To Warriors of Metal"". 13 July 2011. Archived from the original on 17 July 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2011.
- "ARSAMES To Release EP Featuring AMON AMARTH, KREATOR, CARCASS, SEPULTURA Covers; Trailer Online". 13 July 2011. Retrieved 14 July 2011.