Throughout my journey, I met some of the most influential people in the Syrian scene, from all generations, and they shared their stories with me very generously; I could see their sadness when they spoke of war and their joy when they spoke of music. I could see the destruction in one part of the country, and people still leading normal lives in another, a magical thing to witness, truly. Metal is still a huge underground movement in Syria, with its immense fan base continuously expanding, almost daily. While it wanes and grows stagnant at times, it always seems to come back stronger: either with underground concerts, or new releases.(…)
Everyone I met was trying to find hope in the middle of war.