EPK – DUSK – Sleepwalker ft. ABZY (2025) (single)
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Band: DUSK ft. ABZY
Single Title: Sleepwalker
Release Date: February 20th
Label: Self-Release
Track Length: 6:48
Single Credits:
Track performed and written by: Meshari Sangora (DUSK)
Produced by: Meshari Sangora (DUSK)
Mix and mastered by: Billy Pfister
Artwork done by: Jon Toussas
About the single artwork: It signifies the struggle the person is going through.
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“A gargantuan and epic undertaking from Dusk, even before you consider the array of guests that complement the overall progressive metal experience. Spectrums is incredibly ambitious and eccentrically pleasing, as the best progressive metal should be.” – Games, Brrraaains & A Headbanging-Life (2023 – Spectrums)
“The album is adventurous, but met head on. They also assembled a great cast of supporting guests that bring a variety to the album, such that you never know what sound might be coming next. The description of styles mentioned in the beginning reflect how diverse the album really is. Each song is performed meticulously, thoughtfully, and confidently.” – Metal-Temple (2023 – Spectrums)
“Be all this as it may, it’s clear that Sangora is a talented musician and producer who can write an effective hook. “Breath In, Breath Out Ft. Adnan Mryhi” is a fist-pumping metalcore anthem with a big chorus over a melodic riff and progressive guitar flourishes. “Agnes Of Rome Ft. Abzy” makes the best use of guest vocals, featuring an almost sultry delivery that includes an especially affecting stretch in Arabic. The real standout is “Someone To Trust Ft. Jon Thomas,” which places a chillwave chorus with vocorder-like vocal filters in a metalcore frame that effectively fulfills the promise of Dusk’s electronica metal approach… Meshari Sangora is a talented musician who is likely to find an audience for his slightly progressive, slick EDM metal. I’m a bit surprised to see metal from Saudi Arabia reaching this site but seeing the guest spots here by other Saudi and Kuwaiti musicians, it’s obvious there’s a community in the Middle East that deserves some exposure.” – Angry Metal Guy (2023 – Spectrums)
“If you are into the likes of Architects, Deftones and Born Of Osiris, you will find much to enjoy – other influences I can hear are Coheed And Cambria in some of the arrangements, SOAD in some of the delivery of lyrics and some of the clean lyrics on some of the songs are super-Emo-sounding (‘Burning In My Mind’ I’m looking at you…) and then there is a HARD left turn and it suddenly appears that Dusk are the Arabian version of Seething Akira on ‘Karma Will Find You’ with some extra throat ripping brutality from Moe Steiger.” – Ever-Metal (2023 – Spectrums)
“Spectrums is the debut full-length which features 10 guest vocalists by Saudi and Kuwaiti musicians… The talent and arduous work that was put into this album collectively is impressive. The international flavors and languages in which each song is performed I find irresistible. I am a person who enjoys all genres of metal and if the piece of music in question is well done even better. I don’t shy away from diving into metalcore or any other genre to experience and digest a piece of music. This album is uniquely designed with multiple genres, styles, and influences… The whole album is worth digesting.” – Metal Lair (2023 – Spectrums)
“This has a melodic metalcore thing going on, a bit heavier in parts, some great harsh vox and shouts along with a higher pitch clean vox.” – WORT 89.9FM – Madison, WI (2023 – Spectrums)
“There are plenty of good ideas and superb music here, and a number of excellent songs (opener “The World We Used to Know” and “Only You” are particular standouts)” – Heavy Music Headquarters (2023 – Spectrums)
“Meshari Sangora drives the one-man project Dusk with an abundance of ambition. Spectrums may appear to be a meditation onthe spectrum of djent, however there’s further merit under the skin. The record gathers a multitude of contributors… an impressive feat in not only banding together artists with vastly different styles, but also of different language (English, German, Finnish, Arabic). Additionally, we discover EDM, jazz, pop, industrial, and ambient fusion finessed within the overall extravagant gallery of modern progcore.” – Metal Has No Borders (2023 – Spectrums)
“This is very much and inclusive and sprawling production, and an album worth a check by those who tend to enjoy a contemporary and unpredictable variety of progressive metal that ventures forth into landscapes where not too many others have contemplated going before.” – Progressor (2023 – Spectrums)
L-R – Gilbert Hadad – Drums, Abzy – Vocalist, DUSK – Guitarist
Biography DUSK – Meshari Sangora, known professionally as DUSK, is a Saudi Arabian musician, producer, and songwriter who has made a significant introduction of himself in the metal and progressive music scenes, blending the genres of progressive metalcore, djent, and electronic elements (EDM), DUSK’s unique sound has resonated with listeners over 90+ countries according to the 2023 and 2024 Spotify wrapped data.
DUSK’s musical journey began in 2012 under the name ASTROBEAT, where he initially established himself as a DJ in the UAE from (2013 – 2018) During this period, he produced a total of 49 tracks, varying between singles and EPs, exploring a wide array of genres such as EDM, hip-hop, pop, jazz, soul, and rock. However, his lifelong passion for heavy music eventually led him to focus on metal, marking the shift from ASTROBEAT to DUSK.
In 2020, DUSK released his 6 instrumental track debut EP Ascension which included the fan-favorite tracks “Ascension” and “Shadows Among Us”. The following year saw the release of multiple singles, including “Enrapture” “Particles of Shapes” and “Rotten Roots”, as well as the “To Where I Belong” EP (2021), which featured collaborations with Saudi metal musicians Madani Zakri and Abdulrahman Elghazali.
In 2022, DUSK started to gain widespread recognition with the release of “Origin” a single that featured Bratt Anspach on vocals from the Pennsylvania-based deathcore band Monument Of A Memory & the band Ultraviolet. This collaboration marked a significant milestone in his career. 2023 proved to be a defining year for DUSK with the release of his debut self-produced album “Spectrums” which was later on picked up and distributed by Wormhole Death Records.
This album further solidified his place in the international metal community, featuring 12 tracks sung in multiple languages, including (English, German, Finnish, and Arabic).
Spectrums also included collaborations with both local Saudi artists and international metal musicians, such as Aron Harris from Solemn Vision and Jaani Peuhu, formerly of Swallow the Sun. The album has been recognized as one of the top metal albums of 2024 by various music publications.
Beyond his music career, DUSK is an influential figure in the Saudi Arabian and broader GCC metal scenes. He has played a crucial role in supporting local artists by offering marketing consultations, providing studio recording services, and helping to manage and promote the “Riyadh Inferno” festival, an important event for the region’s growing metal community. As the festival’s key liaison, DUSK connects local venues with regional bands, further strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position as a destination for metal acts.
With a deep commitment to his craft and his role in the development of the metal music scene in Saudi Arabia and beyond, DUSK continues to shape the future of heavy music along with the CEO and Founder of Heavy Arabia “GIGI ARABIA”.
– Album Of The Year 2023 Winner by Metal Has No Borders – Spectrums
– Breath In, Breath Out Ft Adnan (Unmuted) – Song of the Year nominee by the Musivv Awards – 2023
Discography:
2020 – Ascension – EP
2020 – Enrapture – Single
2021 – Particles Of Shapes – Single
2021 – Rotten Roots – Single
2021 – To Where I Belong- EP
2022 – Origin Ft. Brett Anspach – Single
2023 – Spectrums – LP
2025 – Sleepwalker ft. ABZY (single)
PERFORMANCES
2021 – Joy Ruckus Lunar New Year Festival 2021 – Joy Ruckus Club 4
2022 – Riyadh Inferno first edition 2023 – Desert Inferno DUBAI
2023 – The first band to conduct and headline a GCC tour: Jeddah, Doha, Bahrain, and Riyadh, sharing the stage with Wasted Land, Winterburn, Motor Militia, Hellionight, Shamal, Ryth, Kolahal
2023 – Dubai Metal Festival 2023 2023 – XPMUSIC features showcase
2024 – Riyadh Music Week First Metal Act to get inducted Part of the inaugural event organized by the Saudi government to boost the local heavy music scene.
2025 – Bangalore Open Air Festival 2025
Unfathomable Ruination – UK
Reprobate – UAE
Abeastmality – UAE
Wastedland – KSA
WinterBurn – QTR
Motormilitia – BH
Hellionight – BH
Shamal – KSA
Ryth – BH
Kolohal – BH
Wicked Earthlings – QTR
Pain – SE
Black Sonic Pearls
Septicflesh – Greece
Nervecell – UAE
Licence to Kill – PH
Dune – KSA
Sound Of Ruby – KSA
Kryptos – IND
Skreen – IND
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