Al-Namrood (Arabic: النمرود) is a Saudi Arabian black metal band. The name means "Nimrod", a biblical figure and Babylonian king, and the group chose the name as a form of defiance against religion. The members are anonymous since their identification could lead to punishment of death from Saudi Arabian authorities.[1][2][3][4]
Al-Namrood | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Saudi Arabia |
| Genres | Black metal, oriental metal |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Labels | Shaytan Productions |
| Members | Mephisto Ostron Artiya'il |
| Past members | Darius Mukadars Mudamer Learza Humbaba |
Al-Namrood has released numerous albums and singles since its launch in 2008. The band has also released three music videos and are currently signed to Shaytan Productions (Canada).
Discography
editStudio albums
edit- Astfhl Al Thar (2009, استُفحِل الثأر) (Revenge Was Unleashed)
- Estorat Taghoot (2010, أُسطورة طاغوت) (Juggernaut Legend)
- Kitab Al Awthan (2012, كتابُ الأوثان) (The Book Of Idols)
- Heen Yadhar Al Ghasq (2014, حينَ يَظهر الغسق) (When Dusk Appears)
- Diaji Al Joor (2015, دياجي الجور) (Diaji The Unjust)
- Enkar (2017, إنكار) (Denial)
- Wala'at (2020, ولاءات) (Loyalties)
- Worship The Degenerate (2022) (Worship The Degenerate)
- Al Aqrab (2024, الأقرب) (The Closest)
Singles and EPs
edit- Atbaa Al-Namrood (2008, أتباع النمرود) (Nimrod's Followers)
- Jaish Al-Namrood (2013, جيش النمرود) (Nimrod's Army)
- Ana Al Tughian (2015, أنا الطُغيان) (I Am Tyranny)
- Beat The Bastards (2015, The Exploited cover)
- Bleached Bones (2016, Marduk cover)
- Hell On Earth (2018, Toxic Holocaust cover)
Music videos
edit| Year | Title | Director |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | “Bat Al Tha ar Nar Muheja” | Kalen Artinian |
| 2015 | “Hayat Al Khezea” | A Legacy Studio Production |
| 2017 | “Nabth” | SilverFrame Productions |
Compilations
edit- Ten Years of Resistance (2018)
References
edit- ^ Chester, Nick. "Meet the Saudi Arabian Black Metal Band That's Breaking Saudi Law By Being a Black Metal Band." Vice. April 21, 2015. Retrieved on May 7, 2015.
- ^ The Metal Archives – AlNamrood
- ^ Loudwire – Saudi Arabian Black Metal Band Al-Namrood Risk Lives With Anti-Religious Music
- ^ Orthodox Black Metal – Al Namrood Interview 2012 Archived 2016-03-18 at the Wayback Machine
External links
edit- Official website (archive)