SCARAB is a pioneering Egyptian death metal band blending crushing brutality with ancient Middle Eastern mysticism.

Formed in 2006, SCARAB stands as a pioneering force in Egyptian extreme metal, forging a singular sound that merges uncompromising death metal with the mysticism, history, and spiritual gravity of the Middle East. Drawing deeply from ancient Egyptian mythology, ritual, and atmosphere, the band creates an immersive sonic experience where brutality and transcendence coexist.

SCARAB's music is defined by crushing riffs, relentless drumming, and savage vocals, enhanced by cinematic orchestration and ambient textures that evoke the weight of ancient civilizations. Led by vocalist and orchestrator Sammy Sayed, alongside Tarek Amr and Omar Abou Doma on guitars, Mohamed El Sherbieny on bass, Amir El-Saidi on drums, and Sherif Elias on keyboards and synths, the band delivers a sound both devastating and evocative.

Their career has been marked by notable international recognition, including collaborations with respected figures such as Karl Sanders (Nile) and Joe Haley (Psycroptic), reinforcing SCARAB's position within the global death metal underground. Historically, the band holds the distinction of being the first Egyptian extreme metal act to perform internationally, appearing at major festivals such as Dubai Desert Rock Festival (UAE), With Full Force Festival (Germany), and Bloodstock Open Air (UK).

With an uncompromising artistic vision and a commitment to pushing thematic and sonic boundaries, SCARAB continues to expand its mythology through upcoming releases. Their work delivers apocalyptic death metal where the sacred and the savage collide, cementing their legacy as one of the Middle East's most influential and internationally respected extreme metal bands.

Track Listing

• Vow of the Sphinx {Abo El-Houl}
• Hands from the Sun {Amon}
• Epistle of Secrets {Creators of III}
• Monarch of Violence {Oriasirius}

Additional Details

Label: Brutal Records

Genre: Metal

Language: English

Run Time: 26:88 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 05/08/26

UPC: 731007296898