How heavy metal music is causing a stir in Egypt

A concert in Cairo scheduled for later this month has revived a decades-long controversy over heavy metal music and accusations of devil worship.
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Artwork published on the Facebook page of Egyptian metal music performer Nader Sadek shows a gothic figure on a horned throne. - Facebook.com/Naderflesh
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Ahmed Fouad
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The loud music, frenzied dancing and powerful sounds of a metal rock concert create an atmosphere that can be scary to some in Egypt — especially since it sometimes results in police raids and accusations of devil worship.

So brace yourselves.

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