Khalas

Khalas
Origin Akka, Israel
Genres Folk metal
Oriental metal
Years active 1999–present
Associated acts Orphaned Land
Website khalas.net
Members Riyad Sliman
Abed Hathout
Fadel Qandil
Rooster
Past members Bassam Beromi
Tarek Sha'aban

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

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

References

  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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