MASSIVE SCAR ERA's "Endorphins" Takes Egyptian Infused Metal To A New Level
Massive Scar Era, the brainchild of visionary artist Cherine Amr, has recently released their seventh album, an EP, "Metal Goes Egyptian", which came out in November. Known for pushing the boundaries of music and blending genres, Massive Scar Era once again captivates audiences with its unique fusion of progressive rock, post-grunge, Egyptian music, and metal. They now have a video out for the track “Endorphins”, and Amr explains her vision for the EP:
"I want fans to feel the intensity and energy of metal while being embraced by the melodic beauty and cultural nuances of traditional Egyptian Arabic music. It's an opportunity for them to embark on a musical journey that transcends boundaries and creates a unique fusion of genres. With heartfelt appreciation, I thank everyone who has made this dream come true, and I invite you all to join us on this remarkable musical journey."
Watch the video for "Endorphins" at https://youtu.be/Q_CsHeJQD2I
The band’s formation stemmed from Cherine Amr's desire to explore songwriting within a complete band framework. Despite the challenges of maintaining a consistent lineup, this approach led to collaborations with diverse arrangers and songwriters, resulting in a rich and dynamic musical experience.
This EP possesses a distinct nature due to its special concept. It is particularly appealing to metal enthusiasts who appreciate a diverse range of folkloric influences. Fans who enjoy the fusion of metal and various folk elements will find great enjoyment in this EP, especially those who enjoy Merkfolk, Aeternam, and Huntress.
“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 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
“30 Years” - https://youtu.be/MwByTGPMDNw
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
