Right now, I'm listening to The Tarantists from Iran. They're pretty damn good, like Iron Maiden crossed with Metallica if The Haunted were in the wings.

http://www.tarantists.com/

It's a shame to think they might soon be radioactive dust after the US and Israel destroy Iran, but in the meantime, listen to the music!

mp3s on this page:

http://www.tehran360.com/main.php?page_name=outside_competition

Tarantists - "Momental Madness"

Any other bands from this part of the world? They're just starting to get released over here.

Irani music is very good, I prefer traditonal music myself but I like rock as well.

Rock music, along with traditional music, poetry, qiwali, have always been popular in Pakistan.

Pakistani rock music blends traditional themed music with guitars and modern insturments along with drums.

I suggest you listen to some of the popular bands in Pakistan:

Jal (my fav songs addat, lamhey, teri yaad) - http://www.themuzik.com/songs.php?artist_nme=Jal&artist_id=228

Fuzon (fusion) my favorite band (all songs are good) - http://www.themuzik.com/songs.php?artist_nme=Fuzon&artist_id=177

Top 50 pakistani songs - http://www.themuzik.com/topsongs.php

I hope that helps.

Why is everyone on Sciforums obsessed with heavy metal?

Why is everyone on Sciforums obsessed with heavy metal?

It probably reflects a world culture where rock music is getting more popular.

I mostly like Jazz music and traditional Pakistani and Indian music. Some rock bands are good as well.

Peace.

It probably reflects a world culture where rock music is getting more popular.

I doubt anyone would call Sciforums an accurate gauge of world culture, though.