Time Out's Nazih Fares measures this summer's local releases with his rock 'n' roll litmus test...

Who are they
A doom-death metal band founded by frontman JP, Kimeara tore their way from local Lebanese gigs to the international
scene after their self-released single ‘God’s Wrath’ in 2004.

What to expect
Being the Lebanese ambassadors of doom is not an easy task, but the group recently launched their album ‘Solitary Impact’, including future hit single ‘The Taste of Treason’ which they’ll be playing alongside Manowar at the Czech Republic’s Master of Rock Festival.

Perfect for
Rehearsing the dance macabre in a zombie version of Cirque du Soleil.