13/01/2026
Proud of our drummer Amir El-Saidi and his metal band Scarab —new label, new chapter. Congrats and onward 🤘
SCARAB SIGNS WITH BRUTAL RECORDS (USA)
This partnership marks a significant milestone in the band’s journey, aligning their ancient sonic rituals with a label that has been a staple in the underground metal scene since 1986.
Statement from SCARAB
"We are very happy to join forces with Brutal Records. This marks a new era for Scarab, and we are looking forward to what we are going to be putting out to the world through Brutal Records. Let the magick begin!"
From Brutal Records
From the ancient sands of Egypt rises SCARAB, a formidable force in the global death metal scene, fusing brutal precision with the spiritual intensity of Middle Eastern and Egyptian mysticism. Since 2006, SCARAB has become synonymous with ritualistic ferocity, crafting a sound that transcends borders.
The Legacy Continues, led by Sammy Sayed (vocals, orchestrations), Tarek Amr (guitars), Omar Abou Doma (guitars), Mohamed El Sherbieny (bass), Amir El-Saidi (drums), and Sherif Elias (keyboards/synth), SCARAB embodies the spirit of Egypt’s timeless mysticism through thunderous riffs and spiritual chaos.
Their name is etched in metal history as the first Egyptian extreme metal band to perform internationally, conquering major festivals such as Dubai Desert Rock Festival (UAE), With Full Force Festival (Germany), Bloodstock Openair (UK), and more!
With acclaimed releases including Blinding the Masses (2010), Serpents of the Nile (2015), and Martyrs of the Storm (2020) , featuring collaborations with metal luminaries Karl Sanders (Nile) and Joe Haley (Psycroptic), SCARAB continues to forge their legacy of sonic domination.
Upcoming Releases
Transmutation of Fate (EP 2026): A metaphysical journey through destiny, transformation, and awakening, wrapped in layers of dark, atmospheric death metal.
Blinding the Masses [Reincarnated] (LP - 2026): A fierce reimagining of their debut, heavier, sharper, and reborn for a new era of death metal devotees.
Prepare for devastatingly intense records that will expand SCARAB’s mythology, merging the sacred and the savage in one apocalyptic metal storm.
