Preaching Through Heavy Metal Music
Several Indonesian heavy metal bands combine hard rock music with lyrics based on the Qur'an and stories from the Islamic tradition.
Moyang Kasih Dewi Merdeka
August 30, 2021
UMAAAAAARRR! The loud yell began the song which from thereon jumped into rhythm with hard drumming and tightly played guitar riffs. The accompanying video flashed clips of colossal desert warfare.
In between the hard drumbeat and wailing guitar chords, the raspy vocals once again emerged, continuing the saga of Umar bin Khattab, the caliph who took over the reins of leadership after the Prophet passed.
He is Al Faruq, who recognizes right
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