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4 unusual facts about Malaysian rock


Malaysian rock

Since the early millennium, Metalcore became popular in Malaysia as well with renowned underground bands such as Forsaken, Amarah, Dewata, Furion Escalada, Dominator (early), Tyrant (screamo), Dead Eyes Glow, Mad Monsters Attack, Restraint and Love Me Butch (post-hardcore) supporting the local scene.

One of the most noted underground indie-bands of all-time, The Matrix (metalcore/speed metal) or simply better known as (The 3 Mates) to their fans, which hails from Berkeley Garden of Klang, Selangor Darul Ehsan, played gigs all-over the Klang Valley during their earlier days & most of their inspirations came from metal bands especially from Metallica to the sultry Bon Jovi.

During the early 90s, the punk rock scene was underground in Kuala Lumpur.

Most of the Malaysian rock music scene is centered in Terengganu which has a thriving punk/hardcore scene.



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