Rising Faces in Iranian Rock/ Metal Music
The following samples a list of homegrown Iranian rock bands, mostly active in Iran. Some are approved by the government, other continue to operate underground because of the restrictions imposed by The Ministry of Islamic Guidance.
- 127, One of the first Iranian rock bands that toured the USA. Their music is a mixture of rock,jazz and Iranian melodies.
- Agah Bahari, who has been collaborating with Derek Sherinian, formerly of Dream Theater and Planet X.
- Angband, A power metal band which is first Iranian metal act to release its work internationally through a European label.
- Arashk, an Iranian progressive rock/metal band
- Arsames, an Iranian death metal band
- Barad (band), An Iranian folk rock band.
- Buddahead A Iranian Rock band"
- Hypernova, A New York based Rock band from Tehran.
- Kavus Torabi, A multi-instrumentalist progressive rock artist.
- Kiosk, a country/blues/alternative rock band
- Laleh was nominated with 7 Grammis in Sweden in 2005. She won 3 of the nominations for her song
- Meera: an Iranian rock band.
- Mohsen Namjoo is an Iranian Rock musician mixing the elements of iranian traditional music with rock
- The Yellow Dogs Band, A young Iranian underground indie rock band.
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