MASSIVE SCAR ERA Continues To Mesmerize With “30 Years” Off "Metal Goes Egyptian"
With an impressive six albums already, Massive Scar Era presented their seventh record “Metal Goes Egyptian” earlier this November. The EP features six songs, including two brand-new tracks and four rearrangements of previously released songs. Each song showcases the collaboration between Cherine Amr and diverse musicians, creating a seamless fusion of metal and Egyptian traditional Arabic music. The fourth single off the EP "30 Years" is now being presented with a video, which Amr comments on:
“This is a rearrangement of a previously released song under the same title. I wrote it when I turned 30 when I moved to Canada. I’m used to writing songs and then jamming on them with a drummer to try out different ideas. With the move to Canada, I didn’t know any drummer to jam with, and I wasn’t ready to network yet, so I had to navigate midi and drum machine, which was a pain – still a pain! But I wrote the drumline for this song on my computer, and with this added knowledge, it gave me a tool to finally express the beats I have in my mind, even if they don’t sound great.”
Watch “30 Years” at https://youtu.be/MwByTGPMDNw
Originating in Alexandria, Egypt, Amr now lives in Montreal, Canada which provides the backdrop for her musical endeavors. The formation of Massive Scar Era stemmed from her desire to delve into songwriting within a complete band framework. Initially, the intention was to establish a traditional band setup. However, due to relocation between cities within Canada, it became challenging to maintain a consistent lineup of band members. Nonetheless, she chose to view this as an opportunity to engage in collaborations with diverse arrangers and songwriters in every release.
“Metal Goes Egyptian" was recorded and filmed with a traditional Egyptian Arabic music orchestra in Studio Mix Art in Montreal, Canada. The EP was released on November 3, 2023, and is recommended for fans of Huntress, Arkan, and Acrassicauda.
The EP is available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music at the following link: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/massivescarera/metal-goes-egyptian-2
Previous Videos:
"Oblivious" - https://youtu.be/fF_uFyOWNqg
"Between Waves" - https://youtu.be/d6LU9v6lHk8
“Back to the Sun” - https://youtu.be/WULR4FvSCHI
Track Listing:
1. Between Waves - 3:22
2. 30 Years - 4:43
3. Oblivious - 3:46
4. Back to the Sun - 3:41
5. Color Blind - 3:14
6. Endorphins - 2:37
EP Length: 21:26
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"Steeped in Metal, but bridging the gap to Egyptian music, Massive Scar Era is a Metal band you need to know about in 2023. The brainchild of visionary artist Cherine Amr, their new EP Metal Goes Egyptian, the seventh release in her career, is coming out in November. Not only does the band creative a ground-breaking mix of Metal and world music, Cherine had to flee her country where “the devil’s music” is forbidden to create, let alone defying gender norms that could lead to punishment, or worse. With its unique fusion of Prog Rock, post-Grunge, Egyptian music, and Heavy Metal, the group just released a new single “Between Waves!”" - Ghost Cult Magazine
" When you’re a metal act, you either go big or you go home, and going big is what Massive Scar Era does extremely well. Today, the metal ensemble unveiled the video for their new single, “Oblivious,” off of their Metal Goes Egyptian EP. As an in-studio performance video, it’s simple but effective. It’s particularly effective due to the level of precision with which the band plays. Then you add in the orchestral elements, and you have essentially what amounts to a symphony. Beyond band founder and leader Cherine Amr, there are many minds and parties at play to bring this vision to life. Amr collaborates closely with musicians, producers, and video creators. Her goal is to combine heavy metal’s power with traditional Arabic music’s beauty and charisma. You’ll hear it all come together in perfect harmony upon Metal Goes Egyptian’s official release on November 3rd." - V13
"As the title indicates, it’s metal with a middle eastern tone and style… mostly melodic death with clean and harsh vox." - The Moshpit - WORT 89.9 FM (Madison, WI)
"the Egyptian-Western music cocktail has an almost hypnotic effect" - PowerMetal.de
"Through “Metal Goes Egypt”, their new EP, Canadian band Massive Scar Era invites open-minded heavy music fans to embark on a musical journey that transcends borders and creates a unique fusion of metal energy and the melodic beauty and cultural nuances of traditional Egyptian Arabic music." - YoZone.fr
