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The spirit of rebellion, that's what defines us, what defines our mission.
We're not rebelling against anything, but we are rebelling for something.
And it's for liberation, it's for freedom, it's for empowerment.
Welcome to the Documentary in the Studio from the BBC World Service, the program that investigates the creative process of artists from around the world.
I'm Sahar Zand and this program is about Trivax, a UK based heavy metal band with a mission to fight against totalitarianism and oppression.
Trivax is known for its unique trademark sound they call Eastern Deaf Magic.
It's a unique combination of black metal with Middle Eastern influences.
The band's distinctive sound and its ambition reflects its foundation rooted deep in places where merely being associated with heavy metal could get you in serious trouble.
121212 My name is Cheyenne.
I'm the guitarist, frontman and composer of Trivex.
I was born and raised in the Islamic Republic of Iran and I now play black metal in the uk.
I wanted to really make an impact by putting the flag of where we come from into the map of the metal scene.
Why?
Because it deserves to be heard.
Because we're proud of where we come from, despite all the challenges and all of the tragedies attached to it.
Trivax was formed in the spring of 2009 by Shayan and a friend in the stealthy underground music scene of his home city, Tehran, the capital of a country where freedom of expression is seen severely restricted, resulting in tough censorship laws.
The Iranian government tightly controls musical content, prohibiting lyrics or themes deemed critical of the regime or inconsistent with Islamic values.