Heavy Metal in Baghdad
Heavy Metal in Baghdad is a documentary film featured at the Toronto Film Festival about a band called Acrassicauda, whose members claim to be the only Heavy Metal act in Iraq. Due to the pervasive threat of violence and life-threatening conditions in Baghdad since the start of the Iraq War, the band struggles to seek refuge in other countries.
Fast Facts
- Directors: Suroosh Alvi, Eddy Moretti
- Run Time: 84 minutes
- Since the premiere of the documentary, Acrassicauda made their way to Syria but were forced to leave due to the Syrian government not renewing many Iraq War refugee visas
- The band is now in Istanbul, Turkey but the high cost of living in the city and ongoing tensions with Turkey and Iraqi Kurds makes the group's future there uncertain
- Donations to help Acrassicauda are accepted through the Heavy Metal in Baghdad website
Acrassicauda Facts
- Genres: Rock, Metal, World Music
- Origin: Baghdad, Iraq
- Formed: 2001
- Albums: 2
Band Members
- Faisal Talal - Lead Vocals
- Tony Aziz - Guitar
- Firas Al-Lateef - Bass
- Marwan Riyak - Drums
Studio Albums
- 2004: Acrassicauda
- 2007: Heavy Metal in Baghdad Soundtrack
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