Starting by the making of the track, it was not only shot on the roof but played live also while recording, you can see the making here:

Yes, the guitarist looks like Messi, but he musically much better, in my opinion ;).

Moving to the song itself:

The headbanging starts at 0:04 vocals dip in at 0:25, moving forward to 0:45. I wanted to start singing “Blad al Akhlak” translates to “Home of Morals”. I love it when a song makes me remember another song that proves its success that it gets your interest to listen and analyze every second in it.

At 1:26 Kato says “No one feels or understands what you go through — Rid the frustration and depression by yourself” and that reminds me a little bit of type of songs like “Fade to Black” by legendary Metallica. Moving to the marvelous solo at 2:26 and the style of “Enter Sandman,” “now I lay me down to sleep” “Wipe life’s spit off your face and get up, You must carry on, We must carry on, No one but you will do you any good” then a great distorted guitar tunes start at 2:46, that nearly broke my neck.

The track is outstanding and well played the same as the video record and montage; I wonder how did they go down the stairs again to the ground floor after all the hard work exerted while shooting the video.

Kato released other great tracks that I recommend our readers to give it a listen:

‘Al hal mbaash’

‘blaad el akhlaa’

I like the level of insisting that Kato always has to give us great new songs.
‘Allah, Al-Watan, Kato Hafez.’

Edited by: Amged Mahmoud.

Kato Hafez gained a lot of recognition after his single ‘Belad El Aklaaq’ was released last year. When I checked the EP through his SoundCloud the high numbers of checking and listening really shocked me. His single sky rocketed in no time which could mean genuine change of the Alexandrian Metal Scene and an opening door for many bands to follow in his footsteps. The EP contains 4 original tracks.

The First one is ‘Soaal’ – A Question. ‘Soaal’ was a good start to the album. It’s a nice calm track and a really deep one too. The idea of the track was really catchy, how many questions do we ask ourselves? How many answers are we seeking? I liked its atmosphere. The second track is ‘Tareeq Taweel’ – A Long Path. ‘Tareeq Taweel’ carries the feelings of solitude, exile and despair. The music has a distinct scent of loneliness in it. One of the best things about this track is that it is suitable for all listeners, whether you are a metal head, rocker or something else entirely, you will enjoy it.

‘Belaad El Akhlaaq’ – Country of Manners -, its melodies are catchy and really impressed me. One of the reasons listeners enjoy Kato Hafez’s music is because of how touching and nostalgic it is. Personally, it reminded me of “Spacetoon’s” animated series’ intro music.

‘A Boat of Distance’ is the last track of the EP. I liked its melodies. Personally, I thinks it is the best track on the EP. It is really a bitter track.

Finally, I would like to send Kato Hafez my support and greetings. I liked the idea of keeping the essence and the taste of metal music and the smell and the touch of the Egyptian personality. Using music as a mirror to talk about his negative feelings, depression, pain, and darkness. I congratulate you and put the rate of 9.5 out of 10. Keep going and please; Egyptians Metal heads and Rockers support this talent.

Reviewed by: Rana Atef
Edited by: Ahmed S. Khalil