Khalas
Khalas | |
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| Origin | Akka, Israel |
| Genres | Folk metal Oriental metal Nu metal |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Members | Riyad Sliman Abed Hathout Fadel Qandil Rooster |
| Past members | Bassam Beromi Tarek Sha'aban |
| Website | khalas.net |
Khalas are a Palestinian Israeli-Arab 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]
Arabic Language
In the Arabic language, 'Khalas' is also a frequently used term to say 'It's enough'. It is many a times, used to put a stop to a discussion as 'Khalas now'.
Discography
- 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
- ^ Earache, Asher. Interview with Bassam Beromi, Abed Hathout and Fadel Kandil of Khalas. HardAndHeavy.net, archived by Archive.org
- ^ Sherwood, Harriet (July 21, 2013). "Israeli and Palestinian bands unite in 'metal brotherhood'". Guardian. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
- ^ 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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