The band OSTORATON supposedly to start back in 2002 where leader – Mohammad Alsharif met another metalhead in Saudi Arabia – Mohammed A Kumkumji. They started learning to play on instruments and set up a band. Later, Khaled M Alkandari joined to the band as lead guitarist. Ostoraton (أسطورةٌ) in Arabic language means Legend.
Creating process for songs on debut album takes many years, and all was written, recorded and arranged by Mohammad Alsharif. The album features two vocal guests: Emad Mujalled of Wasted Land and Furyo Biagioni of Mandragora Scream.
Tracks were mixed and mastered in 2020 by Dimitrios Douvras at Greek Lunatech Sound Studio (Hail Spirit Noir, Rotting Christ). Cover artwork was drawn and painted by Belarusian artist Olga Kann who cooperated in the past with Dymna Lotva, Raventale and more. Debut album titled “Rehla” was released digitally on December 12th, 2020 and few days ago – February 21, 2025 together with Polish music label Via Nocturna was released on CD and could be purchased at webstore (link here).
Track-by-track of “Rehla” concept album:
01. “Rehla” is about human virtues starting from the first song where you learn to become the hero of your own life;
02. “Destiny I” is about fate, accept your fate whatever comes;
03. “Struggle” is about confrontation of fears and life challenges;
04. “Wake Up” is about time to be aware of what is around you and be cautious of bad things;
05. “Shores of Victory” is about reaching your safe zone or reaching your dream land;
06. “Fight for Life” is about the fighting for life as I see so many people commiting suicide while life is actually a beautiful gift worth to fight for and be alive;
07. “Destiny II” is the same as the second song but in a balad arrangements and with Arabic oud;
08. “Eternal Flames” is about the seeking of knowledge;
09. “Into Chaos” is a cover song of the first melodic death band in Saudi Arabia.
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