DEMOGOAT Avazeboz (UK) - Shīr-o Shamshīr - Cassette

Shīr-o Shamshīr (The Lion and the Sword) is the blistering 2026 debut cassette from Avazeboz, true Persian-Iranian black metal operating in exile from the United Kingdom. Originally released via Iranian label Haram Records, this three-track EP is a fierce, uncompromising invocation of pre-Islamic Persian antiquity. The project’s name—translating to "The Voice of the Mountain Goats"—perfectly captures its raw, atmospheric sound. Avazeboz represents a crucial manifestation of exile black metal, utilizing the genre's inherent hostility to weaponize Iranian history. The title directly evokes the historic emblem of Iran, resurrecting the martial pride and epic mythos of ancient Iranic peoples. By performing entirely in Persian, the project transforms black metal into an act of profound cultural resistance against historical erasure and forced religious paradigms. Avazeboz weaves the specific regional melodies of the Iranian plateau directly into the DNA of their guitar work, rather than relying on superficial folk instruments. This synthesis creates an authentic regional sound where the music's harshness mirrors the unforgiving landscapes of the Zagros and Alborz mountains. Tracklist: 1. Tazian va Tazianeh 0:00 2. Shir-o-Shamshir 06:55 3. Savaraneh Rastakhiz 11:19