Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Iraqi underground Heavy Metal Band Dead Tears Performs Live in Bagdad

Good news from unlikely paces and circumstances!

"... Playing death metal in Iraq is dangerous, even more so performing it live. That’s why he and the four other members of Iraqi metal band Dead Tears had more than the usual pre-gig nerves as they arrived at the only venue that would accept them, a wedding hall in central Baghdad. The event was being held in secret, invites circulated among a select group of friends. If word got out, they would all be at risk. ..."

Headbanging in Iraq: Heavy Metal Band Performs Live. Checking in with Dead Tears, one of our latest Innovation Hub grant recipients. They expected 50 people to attend their underground gig last month, instead around 200 showed up.



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