Myrath

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Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Myrath (Template:Langx mīrāth, "Legacy") is a Tunisian progressive metal band formed in 2001 by guitarist Malek Ben Arbia and currently based in France.[1] The band has been noted for its mix of Arabic and Middle Eastern instrumentation with power metal and progressive rock[2] and is considered an important band in oriental metal.[3] They call their own sound "blazing desert metal".[4][5] They are the first band from Tunisia to be signed to a record label outside the country.[6]

Career

Early history

Guitarist Malek Ben Arbia, then age 13, formed the band, first named X-Tazy, in 2001 with some childhood friends.[7] The band played covers of blues, heavy metal, and death metal songs. Amongst numerous lineup changes, keyboardist/singer Elyes Bouchoucha joined in 2003 and remained with the band until 2020. They eventually moved toward a progressive metal and oriental metal sound. In 2005 they released the EP Double Face via USB flash drives in Tunisia.[7] The album gained some notice in Europe, leading to a contract with France's Bremmis Music. Now known as Myrath, the band became the first Tunisian act to sign with a European label.[7] During this period they met French musician Kevin Codfert,[8] who has been their producer ever since.

Their first album under the name Myrath, produced by Codfert, was Hope in 2007.[8] At this time the band included Arbia and Bouchoucha with bassist Anis Jouini, who became a permanent member, plus drummer Saif Louhibi.[7] Shortly after the release of Hope, singer Zaher Zorgati joined the band and took over lead vocals from Bouchoucha. Zorgati's ability to combine Islamic chants with heavy metal wailing became a key component of Myrath's sound,[7] while the band's lyrics began to focus on Tunisian folklore.[9]

The album Desert Call was released in 2010; this album's sound was compared favorably to that of Orphaned Land.[10] Tales of the Sands followed in 2011.[11] Drummer Morgan Berthet joined the band in 2012, forming a stable lineup for the next several years.[7] They began to play European summer festivals regularly, and their first American appearance was at the ProgPower USA festival in 2013.[12]

International recognition

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Myrath performing at Pol'and'Rock Festival 2024

Myrath opened for Symphony X during a high-profile tour of England in 2016.[13] The album Legacy, featuring lyrics contributed by Tunisian poets, was released later in 2016.[14] Also that year, Zorgati made a guest appearance on the album The Source by Ayreon.[15] Myrath then toured around the world consistently for more than two years and appeared at several international music festivals.[16] During this period they signed an international deal with EarMusic.[17]

In 2017, Myrath performed in their native Tunisia for the first time in three years with a concert at the historic Theatre of Carthage.[18] This performance was recorded for the live album Live in Carthage, released in 2019. Their fifth studio album Shehili was also released in 2019.[19] They appeared at the Sweden Rock Festival in 2019 as a last-minute replacement for Behemoth; and have been invited to return for future versions of the festival.[20] They also toured with the Dutch symphonic metal band Epica in 2019.[21] In 2021, Zorgati provided guest vocals on the track "Code of Life" on the Epica album Omega.[22]

In July 2022 the band announced via their social media that it separated from Elyes Bouchoucha back in 2020.[23] The album Karma is scheduled for release on 8 March 2024.[24]

Discography

Studio albums

Album Release date Length Labels Personnel
Hope 9 September 2007[25] 51:50
  • Brennus Music
  • Elyes Bouchoucha – lead, backing vocals and keyboards
  • Malek Ben Arbia – guitars
  • Anis Jouini – bass
  • Saif Louhibi – drums
Desert Call 25 January 2010[26] 65:05
  • Zaher Zorgati – lead and backing vocals
  • Malek Ben Arbia – guitars
  • Anis Jouini – bass
  • Elyes Bouchoucha – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Saif Louhibi – drums
Tales of the Sands 27 September 2011[27] 45:09
  • Zaher Zorgati – lead and backing vocals
  • Malek Ben Arbia – guitars
  • Anis Jouini – bass
  • Elyes Bouchoucha – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Kevin Codfert – keyboards, pianos, backing vocals
  • Piwee Desfray – drums
Legacy 19 February 2016[28] 60:10
  • Zaher Zorgati – lead and backing vocals
  • Malek Ben Arbia – guitars
  • Anis Jouini – bass
  • Elyes Bouchoucha – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Kevin Codfert – keyboards, pianos, backing vocals
  • Morgan Bethet – drums
Shehili 5 March 2019 47:26
  • Zaher Zorgati – lead vocals
  • Malek Ben Arbia – guitars
  • Anis Jouini – bass
  • Elyes Bouchoucha – keyboards, backing vocals
  • Kevin Codfert – keyboards, pianos, backing vocals
  • Morgan Berthet – drums
  • Lotfi Bouchnak – co-lead vocals on "Mersal"
Karma 8 March 2024 47:37
  • Zaher Zorgati – lead vocals
  • Malek Ben Arbia – guitars
  • Anis Jouini – bass
  • Kevin Codfert – keyboards, pianos, backing vocals
  • Morgan Berthet – drums

EPs

  • 2005: Double Face.[29]

Live albums

  • 2020: Live in Carthage.[30]

Compilation albums

  • 2018: Merciless Times.[31]

Members

Current members

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  • Kevin Codfert – pianos (2006–present)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Former members

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  • Zaher Hamoudia – bass (2001–2004)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
  • Tarek Idouani – lead vocals (2001–2003)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
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  • Elyes Bouchoucha – keyboards, backing vocals (2003–2022)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Live members

  • Kevin Codfert – additional pianos and guitars (2006–present)Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Timeline

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References

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