Al-Thawra (Arabic: الثورة, meaning "The Revolution"[1]) is an experimental metal punk band with rhythms and modes that draw heavily on Middle Eastern influences.

Band member Marwan Kemal describes a "third identity" between the "false dichotomy of East and West", pointing out that "in the Middle East, I'm still always 'the American kid'".

Kamel's father is Syrian, but his mother was raised Catholic—he says he is "more influenced by the mystical paths in Islam.

(Raïcore is a genre that blends traditional Algerian folk music with punk rock.

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