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By johanne James

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The Middle East (Extreme) Metal Scene

Greetings metal heads, I know it has been a while since I gave you, HeadBangers LifeStyle readers, an update about the [extreme] metal scene here in the Middle East. For those who don’t know me yet, I am Jake Shuker, a metal head from Damascus, Syria and lead guitarist & vocalist in the Death metal band Maysaloon.

GHOST SHIP OCTAVIUS

Pure Craftsmanship

Three years ago the American band Ghost Ship Octavius made a smashing entrance in the metal scene with the release of the overwhelming sounding, self-titled debut album. A piece of work that is still highly recommended to anyone who loves powerful metal music with haunting melodies, memorable hooks, fabulous guitar solos and forceful, emotional vocals. Guitarist Matthew Wicklund [God Forbid, Himsa, Warrel Dane], drummer Van Williams [Nevermore] and singer Adōn Fanion definitely succeeded in creating a unique, dynamic metal sound and above all the band came up with interesting graphics and [ghostly] visual aspects as well. Recently GSO finally released the long awaited second album `Delirium’, on which the band sounds even more exciting, adventurous and unique, taking it all to the next level. HeadBangers LifeStyle contacted Matthew Wicklund and asked him all about it.