Khalas

Khalas

Khalas

Israeli-Arab rock band

For the palm date cultivar, see Khalas (date).

Khalas are a Palestinian Israeli-Arab Oriental metal band, formed in 1999. The name of the band means "enough" in Arabic.[1]

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In 2013, the band embarked on a tour across Europe along with Israeli band Orphaned Land, an event which brought coverage to the band in Western media, in outlets such as The Guardian[2] and CNN.[3]

Arabic Language

In the Arabic language, 'Khalas' is also a frequently used term to say 'It's enough'. It is many a times, used to put a stop to a discussion as 'Khalas now'.[citation needed]

Discography

  • Ma Adesh Feeha (We've Had It) (2003)
  • Arabic Rock Orchestra (2013)
  • The Peace Series Vol. 1 (2021) -- Split EP with Orphaned Land

References

  1. [1]
    Earache, Asher. Interview with Bassam Beromi, Abed Hathout and Fadel Kandil of Khalas. HardAndHeavy.net, archived by Archive.org
  2. [2]
    Sherwood, Harriet (July 21, 2013). "Israeli and Palestinian bands unite in 'metal brotherhood'". Guardian. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
  3. [3]
    Mackay, Mairi (August 12, 2013). "Rock the conflict: Jewish and Palestinian metal bands tour for peace". CNN. Retrieved March 28, 2016.
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