Who Are the Death Metal Cowboys of Africa?
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- Explore the unique subculture of African Death Metal music in Botswana!
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Wearing leather jackets in Africa, now that's fucking brutal. Really cool scene.
How do they do that? Isn't it like 40-50 degrees over there? Stupidly hot.
But the humidity is lower, right ? Like in the Carribbean, it's hot but not a drop of humidity is felt. O_o
synthetic leather is lighter.
You there are certain parts of Africa that have snow in winter right?
Gap Band meets Judas Priest
This just shows that metal is universal. We have Mongol metal now, Arab metal, Japanese metal, Indian metal, there's an NZ Maori metal band. Metal taps into deep emotions all humans share.
Exactly. Metal is for everyone. It's there for everyone to shape it and own it.
There is alien metal FFS. African style metal makes so much sense in every fucking way!
Hell, there are heavy metal bands from India. Check out Kryptos.
Berserkers
Can anyone recommend me some arab metal bands?
Sweet distortion tone
Death Metal Cowboys of Africa? Fucking Brutal
Savage as fuck
If a black person in my city dressed like that, other black people would say they're "trying to be white". Though that doesn't stop ME from dressing that way!
+Skye ID
I know what it is, as a black metalhead^^. Once a black dude told me "Oh you're mixed (white father) that's why you listen to metal!" WTF are you saying man? I really don't see the connexion, my father HATES metal music and doesn't even listen to rock 'n roll xD he likes disco!!!
"You do like white people" So boring... I would answer "If you say to any black metalhead he tries to be white, then YOU have a problem with being black. Ever seen a white dude saying other white men hey you try to be black? I don't think so!"
+Xav Nimportnawak When young white men in the US were first getting into rap in the '90's; the black community referred to them as 'wannabe niggas". So the old stereotype is rap is "for my niggas in tha' hood" and metal is "crazy white boy shit".
+Skye fuck em
Empr4evr Let's extend this way of thinking to something else: A guy practicing kung fu or karate and a guy doing surgery to look like an asian man -> NO FUCKING DIFFERENCE!!!!
Xav Nimportnawak what's you're point?
I really hope that dudes cousins name is actually vulture.
HAhaha
😭😭😭It most likely is, it's a common name in S.A .
He makes a good point concerning the african culture and mythologies not being used in mainstream metal. I'd love to hear dudes yellin' about zulu warriors goin apeshit!
MoggafoggaLoL check out D-Fe - Kemite or D-FE - Muziki (Toute la musique que j'aime) on youtube. they are pretty much tribal metal.
MoggafoggaLoL yeah the whole viking thing is kinda getting boring for me
they probably have some really sinister mythos that mainstream has no idea of.
This is a great thing! Back in the 70s and 80s, those were themes for metal. Iron Maiden comes to mind.
@@rahnyc4 Holy shit, I know this comment is old but I just looked them up and that's fucking awesome
All those dudes at 2:13 are fucking badass looking. Leather jackets in Botswana. Bad motherfuckers.
2:44 His nickname is "Vulture Thrust"?
God damn, that's so metal
Haha hell yeah😂
I am Motswana and it's absolutely lovely to hear things from your point of view. I think another reason we don't learn about this subculture is coz of fear, we are afraid of approaching and asking questions to help us better understand you. And mostly because like you said you are crazy, we never know what to expect. I've seen for instance walking in station ' leRock' as we have come to know them walking dragging the biggest chain and people quickly moving out his way looking both both amazed and scared. One other time, instead of pushing a shopping cart he carried it and put It on his shoulder and carried on shopping. It's very odd but also very interesting and I sincerely hope to learn more.
Here’s my 2 cents. Just a quick thought about what the drummer woman said: if you are playing metal music, you don’t really have to worry about getting your music into the mainstream, like on radio stations, for instance. People know what kind of music is on the radio already, and if they are choosing to listen to a radio station, then they are generally wanting to listen to music that is always played on the radio. The target audience for metal music is usually best reached via the internet.
So in my opinion, they don’t need to worry about mainstream radio play, but instead they should be promoting their music through various internet sites (social media/metal forums). That’s the best way to reach an audience who really wants to listen to metal.
I know, personally, I just searched African Metal on CZcams, and I came across this video. So that’s a perfect example. I seek specific genres of music through the internet and that’s just how it works with any music style that is not promoted on radio stations. And I’m fairly certain it’s pretty much like that in every country to a certain extent.
I am a living example of my point I just made. I would never expect to hear music like this on the radio, but I find lots of great music on the internet. It’s amazing.
Metal at this point is pretty mainstream but not in the sense you would think: people KNOW what Metal sounds like, regardless if we go for more the Hard Rock/Early Sabbath style or Death Metal stuff... Goth, Grunge, Indie etc are straight up unknown by the masses! Say what you want about Metal, but it's something that almost anyone can reconize
That lady drummer is pretty awesome, you kidding me? I love it when women have the chops to not only rock out with the boys, but also beat them at their own game. I hope she's still drumming and still kicking ass.
That dude with real skulls on his jacket...
There is hope for humanity
Number Space At least for those of us that can appreciate quality music \m,/
this is so fucking awesome. metal transcends race, transcends borders. Africa is a treasure of culture, history, and passion. I think Sepultura should tour there and bring more attention to these bands and the scenes down there. It makes sense that Africa would actually embrace metal, particularly the heavier genres since there has been alot of strife, and rape of their culture. makes for a lot of creative avenues of intergrating local instruments, much the way Sepultura did with their Chaos A.D. and Roots albums and beyond. love this.
Black metal
+The aussie patriot
All puns intended :D
They legit look so much more bad ass than white people in black leather do no hate just saying !!
Nika that's your opinion
A black black metal band, now that would turn some heads.
MrTubularBalls Agreed \m,/
Glad to see Africa rocking out and branching to different genres of music
This. That shit there. Is brutal.
These guys are cooler than a freezer in the north pole.
Africa is a pretty brutal place. Perfect for writing about metal lyrics.
botswana is far from brutal.. but ok
@@phetogokgathi4217 some hot babes in that video, you lucky devil
Ahahahha
Brutally awesome yes
This is in Botswana which is a pretty decent and well-off place
this is so pure and wholesome. No gymnastics about trying to be heavier than the other guy, or who can be eviler. Just people coming together for the pure joy of metal.
This is the way metal is supposed to be embraced. Music unites people
Watching this about Metal spreading throughout Africa made me so happy, but when I saw that one metal chick wearing a Manowar shirt, that made my heart smile even wider!
Love this! And the best part is Africans are almost always smiling..despite all the challenges they face. Totally inspiring stuff going on here!
Lmao, Botswana is incredibly peaceful. Biggest problem in that country is AIDS but most people there live normal lives with it anyways. Botswana is peaceful, democratic, and fairly average for global wealth.
Natural human reaction, i heard the north koreans are known for laughing alot more than other people.
One might say, if you're not laughing & smiling, you've already started dying!!! No matter which way ya hammer it out Africa is hard living in most parts!! I think this is pretty fucking cool!!! 😈
Glad to see metal in Africa!
drummer is fine as hell
True man true.
Hell yeah!!
"People call it crazy, I would call it crazy too." Vulture Thrust
2:13 i cant get over how bad-ass these guys look! Its like looking at a cranked up, botswanan version the "Ace of Spades" album cover.
Listening to Skinflint on Spotify, another great piece again Seeker stories!
I consider the metal community possibly the most welcoming one of all. Sure, it has its issues as well, but metal is for anyone who understands it. The same can't be said for many other genres of music.
"People would call it crazy, i would call it crazy too. But that's being bad in a good way."
Just because something is crazy doesnt mean that it's bad. Something can be crazy and good, like them being this crazily energetic and passionate about music for exempel, it's awesome!
THIS is what fucking Heavy Metal and Rock n Roll in general is all about.. !! It is a part of you
Hey Guys! Whatsup? The Heavy Metal Movement down there is pretty cool. I wish sometime in the future some of your band could come and play in Angola.
This is one of the most awesome things that I have ever seen in my life!!!!
1:34 that white guy in the background, basically my reaction to this.
13ullseye BAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH! Drink beer.
I got Black Sabbath vibes from hearing the music.
Agree. Also Iron Maiden. Nice old school vibe with their own twists.
Some Motörhead and venom too
Stupid pepole, he mean BLACK Sabbath 😅
@@henriaho2271 funny how black sabbath doesn’t have any black members
@@ZaynShah871
Yea-and.. kukluxklan and wutangklan 🤔 🤔
As an American, I don't see a lot of metal except for some thrash that I like. I am glad places like Africa and Japan have been creating really good stuff. I have bought stuff from Skinflint and Ningen Isu. Keep it up!
AWESOME! Simply awesome!
No mainstream exposure no big money behind it metal & hard rock are still an enormous global movement for the love of it. Yes I agree with myself. ROCK ON BROTHERS AND SISTERS!!\M/
I'm moving to africa, i need heavy metal in my life.
Great advice, now I just need 1 million and a few cents to earn CrNCH
+CrNCH I'm from New Zealand and there aren't many noteworthy bands here. Rendell would probably be happier with Norway, Sweden or Finland as all three of those countries have plenty of metal bands that are popular with metalheads all over the world. However it's not really necessary to move as I'm sure wherever you live you can find metal bands if you look for them. And if you can't you can always start your own band.
Move to norway or if you're in the USA come down to Arizona I've found many amazing local bands here
Just like an eagle needs to fly. Manowar
Good luck in Somalia!
This is very inspiring! It is great that the youth are able to use their talents in a positive way. I wish them all the best and hope that they are able to continue to pursue their passion! Peace
Gotta love the music and their style! They are expressing themselves the way THEY want, not the way they think someone wants them to
Cool. But all that leather and that African heat I’m getting sweaty just thinking about it
metalmurcielago lmao
Its not always hot all the time in Africa you know.... its a giant continent
@@NilsNone thanks global warming
Saw the thumbnail. Saw the title. Was not disappointed. I found a new genre of music to love! Rock on dudes!
What? Why did'nt i found this gem sooner ??? Dammit, soo coool to see a bangers.
Love this!!! Them playing in the nature like that looked so cool!
This is real interesting. I should take the time to learn more. Thing about living in America as a black person we have no idea what part of Africa we descend.
West coast, primarily between what is now Angola and Senegal. Black people of the new world can trace their ancestry to hundreds of different peoples due to centuries of mixing.
I know where I descend because both of my parents are immigrants from Nigeria (from the Yoruba tribe)
Oozette i took a dna test my ancestors were from west southeast and east africa
Metal knows no limits, Metal can come from anywhere and from anyone. All you need is a loud guitar, loud drums, a loud bass and a loud voice. Long live METAL!!!!!!!!!!
Metal is universal.
This is amazing, we need more like this
We owe Africa for good music.
Because there wouldn't be rock or heavy metal without blues. And blues came from Africa.
Africa rocks! \m/
+ozan arda aydın yes, but Heavy Metal got its start from the British Metal bands like Sabbath, Priest and Maiden...\m/ \m/
Morbid Angel sure. But where did those British bands got their start? For example without Robert Johnson there wouldn't be Led Zeppelin
true...
I love Sabbath...\\m//
Well blues has roots in African music. Once you go that far back it all links up really
Finally something interesting and fun from the motherland.
tim legiers It’s a continent
This is beautiful, one of the greatest things I've seen in a while.
Oh my gaaawd. That woman is so beautiful :)
Which one? Because I really liked the blond woman
Oh my goodness you all look like you are having sooooooo much fun. I love this shit.....rock n fucking roll!!!!!!!!
2 African countries I'd like to visit - Botswana and Angola, because of metal!
I can see this growing. Everything is cross fertilization to begin with, and the thing about music is, even despite radio stations and record companies and the domination of western music traditions and all that, music is a handicraft, not industrial manufacturing. It's different whenever new players pick up instruments. So it's always creating new cultural authenticity and letting people express their town, their suburb, their village, their roots and their faith.
This is badass!! People enjoying the kind of music that they want to enjoy without oppression, doesn’t get any better than that. 🤘
Love it! Greeting from Los Angeles California
3:16 Alessandra Sbrana... Years ago, I was told by a male bassist that "women just don't have what it takes to play musical instruments, especially not drums". Having heard about this, a mutual friend organised for me to jam with his band at the time. He ignored my friend & I for 4 months after that jam session haha!
So cool to see that ! :)
This is a higher level of awesome right here. I'm definetly checking those bands out
absolutely brilliant.. metal forever brothers from africa.. get some of your bands on the world metal festival scene so we can hear your music live in our countires !
Honestly, this is really awesome! 🤘
This is so great!
Their style is amazing, love it
They kick ass! Sounds great and has real thought behind the foundation of the band.
THIS IS THE SHIT. THE MIXED CHICK DRUMMER IS THE SHIT!
Holy shit you guys sounds great.hell yeahhhh.greetings from Wasilla Alaska.
Am from Botswana 🇧🇼 not far from where you are am in fortmcmurray alberta oilsands take care brother 🙏next time you visit Botswana let me know everything is on me brother take care
Man this is awesome!!
We are not just playing basketball or rapping now days. WE are in EVERYTHING. I have two death grind bands myself that I've formed called "Dark Famine" and "Book of Enoch".
this brought me a huge smile, I really like it
Holy crap this was so cool! We need more death metal around the world!
Sounds great to me and I grew up to heavy metal and other forms of metal music. Keep rockin. And the drummer is beautiful.
This is Amazing and inspiring! I need to visit Africa!
This is sooooo coool. Keep it up.
This is awesome!
They seem pretty cool. Thanks for introducing me to a new band.😎
NWOAHM!!! Horns from Shreveport, LA, USA! I love seeing that this is happening. Good luck to all those bands and the ones unheard of... I will go to any show you do in the South of the U.S. if y'all ever get to tour here.
“Mixing elements of African culture with heavy metal music”; so business as usual seeing hard rock/meta has its roots in the blues.
Coolest thing I've seen in ages!!
They need to post music videos. I'm watching them.
This has made my day
Incredible video, I would love to see how all developing countries see heavy metal!
Coolest and most humbling thing I've seen in a while
Man they look SO FUCKING COOL, overwhelmed at how badass they all look
Black female metal head here. Always have been. This video makes me happy.
This is amazing!!!
Love you guys. Enjoy your lives and be free to develop your own brand of Death Metal.
I’d LOVE to visit that scene.
Out of all the bands, Skinflint is the band I love the most.
This is awesome. Metal is so global.
PS. What's the background song?
Metal knows no color, race, or religion, glad these guys are successful in making quality songs every Metalhead can enjoy! \m,/
I have to say Guiseppe and Alessandra I love your attitude towards heavy metal. It's great the subjects you sing about. I am white from the uk. I am now 54 first time today hearing Africam Metal. I since a teenager have loved gothic and metal. Go for it Africa. XXX
I WANT MORE AFRICAN METAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
As someone who loves metal, they sound a lot like the hair bands of the 80s, maybe a bit like Maiden. Don't get me wrong, those are lots of fun, and I'm all for more bands making more music, but I think they have a lot of work to do finding their own sound.
+Umi's Field Day I disagree. Sort of. Although the riffs are in standard metal intervals found in all metal, their phrasing and sense of timing are unique. It's kind of jazzy and slow. To me it sounds more stoner than American hair bands. I agree it needs to evolve but give it 5-10 years and I bet there will be great bands coming out of Africa. It's really new over there.
Wildernessking is a pretty awesome post-black metal band
I didn't pick up anything hair band-ish from it. Classic 80s metal, yeah, but no hair band shit whatsoever.
They're just starting their journey... Give them a litle time so they can find their way...
This is brutal and brilliant 🤘🏻🤘🏻
I'm enjoying bands from Africa.
I love this.
Take care 😎 from America!
Very interesting....but maybe you could include links to find out more about the bands featured?
MUCH LOVE MY HEAVY METAL BROTHERS AND SISTERS...
! FORN SIDR !
I think mythology is the best lyrical content you can find. This is awesome.