Egypt-based progressive metal band Anarchy was formed in fall 2008. The band will be playing at the El Sawy Culture Wheel on August 31st with Destiny in Chains, Sinprophecy, Origin, Mephistophilis, Tom Cats and The White Chamber. We caught up with Anarchy ahead of their gig:
How did Anarchy start and who are the members?
In the beginning of 2009, “Anarchy” emerged as an idea in Cairo, Egypt from the efforts of band members Ahmed Raouf (Guitarist) and Naeyr Osama (Drummer). Later that year, after searching for other members to complete the line up, they found Hazem Sherif, an old friend, who completed the trio in terms of commitment and musical talent to fill the bassist position. The three members began experimenting with various sounds to establish the core of their music. They then discovered a second guitarist was necessary to reach the desired output of the instrumentals, and that wasn’t so far from finding Peter Ayman. Together with Peter, the band managed to develop their own unique sound, a blend of the different backgrounds of the four members. The music was heavy, dark, and progressive. At that point, it was clear that this band was on its way to becoming a progressive metal band which took them to the next step of searching for a name. After brainstorming various names that fit the structure of the compositions, as well as the given time period for the band, “Anarchy” suited the sounds they created as well as the personal views of the members.
Despite the established backbone of the group, they were still facing a dilemma with the lead vocals. There were numerous auditions for vocalists, yet were still unable to find a suitable fit. Even though there was talent evident in the auditions, it was the chemistry with the music and the band members that was difficult to find. It wasn’t until 2011 that the band was complete.
2011-2012:
Peter (Guitarist) and Naeyr (Drummer) came across a vocalist that used to jam in the same studio in which they jammed. After introducing the already developed compositions of the band, to Adham Kafafy he grew a strong liking towards their work, as well as gave innovative input. Writing the lyrics and creating the vocal lines and by then Anarchy was well on their way to establishing their name in the Egyptian metal community.
MEMBERS
Adham Kafafy (Vocals)
Ahmed Raouf (Guitarist)
PeterAyman (Guitarist)
Hazem Sherif (Bassist)
Naeyr Ossama (Drummer)
Who are the band’s musical influences?
Opeth ,Dio , Lamb of God , Dream Theater
You guys are releasing an album this year, can you tell me some details and when will it be out?
This album is our first album and it will be shaded with the color of mythology – tales from Greek mythology, medieval legends and of course Egyptian mythology – it will also contain some of our concerts hits like ‘The Battle Within’, and ‘The Headbanger’. We are still choosing between a couple of names for the album the album will be released in our next concert this summer that will be organized by Metal Pyramids and we are really looking forward to it
Describe your music in four words
progressive , heavy ,dynamic, progressive again
What is the hardest thing about being a metal band in Egypt?
Main points that effect all metal bands in Egypt:
- limited venues for metal music
- lack of sponsoring to the bands
- no metal record labels
- the wrong image that most of the people have for metal music
Have the recent political changes affected the metal music scene in Egypt or do you think they will affect the 
scene?
No matter what political changes happened recently or are going to happen in the future, all Egyptians – not only metal musicians and metalheads – and let me assure you that the majority of metal bands was in the heart of the revolution – are now free from all previous regime chains and we will never allow any body to chain us or our music again. Egyptian metal will rise again ISA
What is the best thing about your band?
The best thing about our band is simply that we are a family and all what this word represent you will find In Anarchy.
Your house is burning down, each of you can only grab one thing to take out with you, what would it be and why?
Adham Kafafy ( vocals ): My motorbike keys - I can’t survive without riding
Hazem Sherif ( Bass ): My books – I didn’t finish reading them yet
Ahmed Raouf (guitars): My multi-effect and guitar – I can’t live without the sound of my guitar distortion
Peter Ayman (guitar) : My camping backpack – It has everything i need including my acoustic guitar
Nayer Osama (drums) : My wallet - because as I can see no one else in the band will have any money
Who is your personal musical idol and why?
Adham { Ronnie James DIO) because simply he is the best metal vocalist and song writer and he feels every single word he is singing on stage may he RIP
Hazem { MARTIN MENDEZ} because he is very creative in choosing his bass lines
Ahmed { MIKAIL AKERFELDT} because he is a multi talented genius amazing compositions and guitar playing and great vocals
Peter ( John petrucci) because he picks each note that he plays very creatively creating an amazing progressive saga in each single song
Naier ( Gavin Harrison) great drummer , that creates exceptional beats and uses each piece in his drum set very wisely
Where can people find out more about your music?
OUR FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/anarchyband
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