Myrath

Myrath bring their Tunisian-rooted progressive metal to Manchester Academy on 8 October 2026. Formed in 2001 on the outskirts of Tunis, the band has carved a sound where power metal meets North African and Middle Eastern melodies. Around guitarist and founder Malek Ben Arbia and vocalist Zaher Zorgati, their music blends precise, technical riffs, syncopated grooves and modal lines drawn from Arabic scales, with arrangements that lean toward a cinematic vibe without losing the metallic backbone.

On stage, that mix takes shape through clean, heavy guitars, rhythmic breaks that open space for percussive patterns, and a voice that moves from grain to clear, high contours while keeping the phrasing anchored in oriental modes. Across releases like Hope, Desert Call and Tales of the Sands, then Legacy and Shehili, Myrath have refined the balance between punch and melody. Karma (2024) pushes further into orchestration and widescreen textures built for live dynamics. In Manchester, expect a set that moves across this trajectory, carried by a tight, focused band that lets ornamentation breathe while keeping the energy upfront.