L-R: Gilbert Hadad – Drums, Abzy – Vocalist, DUSK – Guitarist — Artwork by Jon Toussas
Saudi Arabia’s one-man prog metal unit DUSK (from the mind of Meshari Sangora) has teamed up with Kuwaiti modern metal artist ABZY and drummer Gilbert Hadad to release their unified single “Sleepwalker”. Fresh, creative, and powerful, the track is about the struggle one has with their mental health.
“As I work on my follow-up music to 2023 Spectrums, I think fans will love this first taste of the new album I’m working on, and they will appreciate the beauty of my maturity when it comes to songwriting and what experiences can do to a creative session. I’m trying to touch base on more realistic subjects such as mental health, but I always like to show the other side of the conversation,” adds DUSK.
Once a college DJ in UAE, that time in his life led to his rediscovery of all forms of metal and was just the beginning of creating his music as a self-taught musician and producer. DUSK released its first full length” “Spectrums” to follow two previously released EPs “To Where I Belong” (2021) and “Ascension” (2020) along with multiple stand-alone singles that were used to introduce the project’s music to the world in 2020.
“Spectrums” garnered praise as it was namedAlbum of The Year in 2023 by Metal Pedia and Metal Has No Borders along with reaching listeners in over 90+ countries on Spotify.
This album further solidified his place in the international metal community, featuring 12 tracks sung in multiple languages, including (English, German, Finnish, and Arabic). Spectrums also included collaborations with both local Saudi artists and international metal musicians, such as Aron Harris from Solemn Vision and Jaani Peuhu, formerly of Swallow the Sun.
Beyond his music career, DUSK is an influential figure in the Saudi Arabian and broader GCC metal scenes. He has played a crucial role in supporting local artists by offering marketing consultations, providing studio recording services, and helping to manage and promote the “Riyadh Inferno” festival, an important event for the region’s growing metal community. As the festival’s key liaison, DUSK connects local venues with regional bands, further strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a destination for metal acts.
With a deep commitment to his craft and his role in the development of the metal music scene in Saudi Arabia and beyond, DUSK continues to shape the future of heavy music along with the CEO and Founder of Heavy Arabia “GIGI ARABIA”.
“Sleepwalker” is recommended for fans of Currents, Spiritbox, and Killswitch Engage, along with everything under the vein of progressive metal, metalcore, EDM, and djent.
“Breath In, Breath Out” is a track taken from DUSK‘s critically acclaimed album Spectrums out via Wormholedeath. Watch the video for the track, below.
Meshari Sangora, also known as “DUSK”, is a Modern Metal Musician/Songwriter who originally started as a DJ and has released a total of 49 tracks across various genres before releasing his debut metal EP “Ascension” in 2019, followed by a second EP “To Where I Belong” in 2021.
“Spectrums” is available on all digital platforms HERE
DUSK, the visionary Progressive Metal Musician/Songwriter, is making waves once again with the releaseof a mesmerizing lyric video for their latest track, “Agnes of Rome.” This highly anticipated visual accompaniment showcases the sheer intensity and artistry behind Dusk’s music, captivating audiences with its dynamic energy.
This track is taken from Dusk’s highly acclaimed album, “Spectrums,” released via Wormholedeath. With “Spectrums,” Dusk solidifies its position as a rising force in the metal scene, delivering a sonic journey that captivates listeners from start to finish.
The visually stunning lyric video for “Agnes of Rome” was created by Volume Agency.
Dusk, led by the multi-talented Meshari Sangora, embarked on a remarkable musical journey that began as a DJ and evolved into a groundbreaking Modern Metal project. With a total of 49 tracks released across various genres, Dusk’s versatility and dedication to pushing musical boundaries have earned them a loyal and growing fanbase.
“Dusk – Agnes of Rome” is a testament to the boundless creativity and artistry that Dusk brings to the metal genre. With their powerful music and thought-provoking lyricism, Dusk continues to push the boundaries of Modern Metal, leaving an indelible mark on the music world.
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DUSK takes listeners on an introspective journey with their release, “Karma Will Find You,” accompanied by a visually stunning official music video. The track, taken from DUSK’s upcoming album “Spectrums,” delivers a powerful message of love triumphing over hate and encourages empathy and understanding in a world filled with negativity.
“Karma Will Find You” embodies DUSK’s mission to inspire positive change through its music. The lyrics express frustration with those who spread negativity and project their fears onto others, urging individuals to open their eyes to love and reject hate. The track’s thought-provoking nature encourages listeners to envision a better world characterized by compassion and understanding.
Watch the official music video for “Karma Will Find You” here:
DUSK, led by the talented Musician/Songwriter Meshari Sangora, is known for its mastery of Modern Metal sounds. “Spectrums,” the debut full-length album, showcases Sangora’s exceptional musical vision and features collaborations with both local and international artists. With influences ranging from Currents and Born of Osiris to Novelists and Deftones, DUSK seamlessly blends elements from the progressive djenty core metal realm into a captivating sonic experience.
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Saudi Arabian musician and songwriter, DUSK, has officially signed with Wormholedeath for the distribution and promotion of his upcoming album, “Spectrums”. Set for release on June 30th, 2023, this highly anticipated debut full-length album promises to be a thrilling addition to the progressive djenty core metal realm, and a gateway for new audiences and fans.
DUSK’s musical journey began as a DJ from a young age, performing in events and contests from 2014-2018. He then transitioned to producing original music, exploring various different genres such as EDM, Hip-hop, Pop, Jazz, Soul, and Rock. In late 2019, DUSK released his debut metal EP “Ascension,” which was followed by single releases and a second EP “To Where I Belong” in 2021.
With “Spectrums,” DUSK takes listeners on an emotional journey, discussing real topics and relatable stories that will connect with fans of all genres. The album features both local and international vocalists, allowing for a range of perspectives and creative input.
DUSK states, “With the name ‘Spectrums’ came the main idea for the record, which is giving the music and letting everyone DUSK wanted to work with, put their creative input and point of view, discussing real topics and relatable stories so that the average listener feels the connection and experiences a full emotional journey throughout the whole album.”
The album is set to feature influences from Currents, Born of Osiris, Novelists, and Deftones, and anything under the progressive djenty core metal realm. Fans can expect to be taken on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, exploring topics such as betrayal, disposition, love, hate, and hope.
DUSK’s signing with Wormholedeath is a significant step forward in his musical journey. He says, “I am positive that with my vision and Wormholedeath’s vision, this will be the best way to achieve the maximum efficiency for this album and my future path.”
Tracklist:
The World We Used To Know Ft. Abzy & Khalid C
Digging Deeper Ft. Alex Hamilton
Breath In, Breath Out Ft. Adnan
Hatred Ft. Alex Hamilton
Lethal Perspectives Ft. Aron Harris
Agnes Of Rome Ft. Abzy
Burning In My Mind Ft. Moe Steiger
Karma Will Find You Ft. Moe Steiger
Someone To Trust Ft. Jon Thomas
Only You Ft. Jaani Peuhu
Celestials Ft. Iman Ahmed & Abudlrahman Elghazali
Absence Of Full
Watch the official lyric video for “Lethal Perspectives Ft. Aaron Harris” on YouTube:
Fans can follow DUSK on his social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
Saudi Arabia’s one-man prog metal unit DUSK (from the mind of Meshari Sangora) is unveiling the next single “Karma” ft. Moe Steiger from the upcoming full-length entitled “Spectrums”. The album follows two previously unleashed EPs “To Where I Belong” (2021) and “Ascension” (2020) along with multiple stand-alone singles that were used to introduce the project’s music to the world in 2020.
The album’s second single talks about someone in the Saudi metal scene with whom DUSK (Meshari Sangora) crossed paths with and was less kind and more condescending towards others. DUSK goes into further detail about how the song and collaborating with More Steiger.
“I was very grateful for coming across Moe when I was looking for a vocalist with this type of energy for the track, I knew I had to look in a place that is known for being crazy in music, and where to look other than Germany! So I contacted my friend Tom Haberland who happens to be the producer I worked with in “Origin” and now the album. When I mentioned that I’m looking for artists he recommended Moe to me, and before I knew it, Moe has already followed me on my socials and sent a message to let me know that he got the news from Tom, and I swear to god it couldn’t be more perfect. Everything started to fall in place and once we had a talk about the theme for this particular song and went over a few things, Moe started writing the lyrics and the song came out to be one my favorites in the album.”
Listen to “Karma” ft. Moe Steiger” via its music video premiere on TheCirclePit
For “Spectrums”, DUSK recruited various many guests such as Saudi musicians Khalid C (Entropia) and Abdulrahman Elghazali (who was a featured guest on EP ‘To Where I Belong”) along with international artists such as Aron Harris of the New York death metal based band Solemn Vision and the great Jaani Peuhu, previously known as a member of Swallow The Sun and his current band Ianai. The album features 12 tracks and is a multi-lingual expression with various songs sung by its contributors in English, German, Finnish, and Arabic.
DUSK comments on the forthcoming album:
“As a musician and one of the pioneers in the local Saudi Scene, I wanted to bring more creativity to the game and make this project an inspiration standpoint to the new upcoming bands and musicians who look up to me both locally and internationally, so right then and there, I decided to make this album into two different themes, something that will speak to every music lover out there, from the heavy and raw guitar tones to the Synth-ish spacy sounds that ease the listener to a very dynamic and emotional ride.”
Once a college DJ in UAE, that time in his life lead to his rediscovery of all forms of metal and was just the beginning of creating his own music as a self-taught musician and producer. DUSK created the new album to be listened to as Side A and Side B. The first half of the album (Side A) is aggressively sounding, and more guitar-focused and has a build-up of more hostility to each track while the listener moves forward. The second half (Side B) aims for a new sound from DUSK infusing more of the electric/EDM-ish sound where it’s more focused and digitized sounding and widely more appealing to the non-metal listener, all while keeping the same aggression level building up with each track.
“I wanted to bring more to the table and make this album a possible gateway to new audiences and perhaps fans from both sides, the metal heads & the non-metal listeners. I think all people who enjoy music will be interested in it, with all that has been added and all the different genres mixed in. What I’m trying to do with this record is to make everyone experience their own feelings and their own journey, the topics for this project are big and very stretched, some of the topics deal with real issues like betrayal and disposition, Love, Hate, and Hope.” adds DUSK
Recommended for fans of Currents, Born of Osiris, Novelists, and Deftones, along with everything under the vein of progressive metal, metalcore, and djent, “Spectrums” will be released on all digital platforms including vinyl on February 17th, 2023.
The album was fully written & recorded at Dusk’s studio with the mixing and mastering done by Tom Haberland of Crushing Waves Studio. Album artwork created by Giannis Nakos from Remedy Studios.
Track Listing: 1. The World We Used To Know ft. Abzy & Khalid C – 5:42 2. Digging Deeper ft. Alex Hamilton – 4:05 3. Breath In, Breath Out ft. Adnan – 4:20 4. Hatred ft. Alex Hamilton – 3:12 5. Lethal Perspectives ft. Aron Harris – 3:02 6. Agnes Of Rome ft. Abzy – 5:00 7. Burning In My Mind ft. Moe Steiger – 3:31 8. Karma Will Find You ft. Moe Steiger – 4:19 9. Someone To Trust ft. Jon Thomas – 3:38 10. Only You ft. Jaani Peuhu – 5:39 11. Celestials ft. Iman Ahmed & Abudlrahman Elghazali – 4:37 12. Absence Of Full (Album Outro) – 2:18 Album Length: 50:00
About Album Guests: Abzy, Khalid C, Alex Hamilton, Adnan, Aron Harris, Moe Steiger, Jon Thomas, Jaani Peuhu, Iman Ahmed, Abdulrahman Elghazali
1- ABZY is a Self-taught singer-songwriter who started in 2007 Located In Kuwait city. Band (WAZIN), SOLO Project (SARAI)
2 – Khalid C is an electric guitar player located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and is one of the founders of the band Entropia along with his new rock solo project Astrofrog.
3 – Adnan Mryhi is a singer and a Twitch streamer located In Dubai, UAE, Adnan also helped and still helping to build the Metal Scene in the UAE since 2006. Solo Project (Unmuted)
4- Alex Hamilton is a Canadian musician who operates Nova Nine Productions and offers session musician services, mixing/ mastering, and recording. His band is Wazmo.
5- Aron Harris also known as AceSirBell is the vocalist for the band Solemn Vision and the band telochvovin666 and the founder of Visionary Booking, a booking company focused on helping out-of-town bands break into NYC, and build lasting connections through different scenes.
6- Jaani Peuhu is a Finnish musician, producer and songwriter. Jaani has worked with artists like Before the Dawn, Swallow The Sun, To/Die/For, Thunderstone, Wiidakko and Anna Eriksson. More info – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaani_Peuhu
7-Iman Ahmed is an Arab/British singer and bass player who is the founder of Unicorn Squad – a global music community for unsigned artists and bands within the rock/ metal/alternative scene.
8-Abdulrahman Elghazali is an electric guitar player located in Riyadh, Suadi Arabia, previously featured on the “To Where I Belong EP” and a guitar player for the local thrash metal band Dune.
9-Moe Steiger is a session vocalist located in Germany. Editing and mixing engineer.
10- Jon Thomas is a singer, songwriter, guitarist, and session musician based in Canada.
11. Jonathan Hammond has solo projects Dark Horse and Thrifted Souls.
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