Khalas are a Palestinian Oriental metal band, formed in 1999. The name of the band means "enough" in Arabic.[1]

Khalas خلص
OriginAkka, Israel
GenresFolk metal
Oriental metal
Nu metal
Years active1999–present
MembersRiyad Sliman
Abed Hathout
Fadel Qandil
Rooster
Past membersBassam Beromi
Tarek Sha'aban
Websitekhalas.net

In 2013, the band embarked on a tour across Europe along with Israeli band Orphaned Land, an event which brought coverage to the band in Western media, in outlets such as The Guardian[2] and CNN.[3]

Discography

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  • Ma Adesh Feeha (We've Had It) (2003) [1]
  • Arabic Rock Orchestra (2013) [2]
  • The Peace Series Vol. 1 (2021) [3] -- Split EP with Orphaned Land

References

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  1. ^ Earache, Asher. Interview with Bassam Beromi, Abed Hathout and Fadel Kandil of Khalas. HardAndHeavy.net, archived by Archive.org
  2. ^ Sherwood, Harriet (July 21, 2013). "Israeli and Palestinian bands unite in 'metal brotherhood'". Guardian. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  3. ^ Mackay, Mairi (August 12, 2013). "Rock the conflict: Jewish and Palestinian metal bands tour for peace". CNN. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
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