ARKAN (FR)

Mus & Abder

Mus and Samir (former members of Worth - Algerian band of Death Metal) and Florent (former member of Whisper-X) joined to form stabble and creative squad. Quickly they release their first self-produced MCD : Burning Flesh is born. A concentrate of violence, twenty minutes of pure Death Metal Chahbi mixed and other Eastern moods.

For several months, the band climbed on stage to promote its 1st opus with many bands (Decapitated, Dagoba, No Return, Hacride…) in various venues (Scene Bastille, La Maroquinerie, Le Batofar, The Forum…). At the same time ARKAN was preparing its first album, pushing the elements of Burning Flesh to their limits: metal riffs with Arabic moods with more aggressive parts, more exotic atmospheric climax, careful integration of oriental instruments (Oud, Mandola, Derbouka, Bendir, Cajon, Tabla, Bouzouki), traditional oriental male and female voices.

The album "Hilal" was recorded in February 2008 at Studio Fredman produced by Fredrik Nordström (In Flames, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy, Soilwork, Dark Tranquillity, Septic Flesh, At The Gates…). Mastered at Hansen Studio by Jacob Hansen (Hatesphere, Aborted, Volbeat…), it enjoys a sharp production, skillfully putting forward the different colors and moods of the work. In collaboration with Season Of Mist and Evil Campbell Design, the band has just released its album in Europe, US release on July 22.

Both guitarists of Arkan uses Mayones Regius 7 guitars. The guitars are build with Eye Poplar top in transparent black colour, equipped with two DiMarzio Evolution 7 pickups and Mother of Pearl dots on Ebony fretboard.

"Our Regius 7 offer us a sound that is incredibly accurate and powerful. The quality of materials used in their manufacture make them effective in any musical style. In addition, their necks are the thinnest we've ever played on a 7 string guitar!"

Does it need any more recommendation? Check our guitars for yourself...