An Indonesian heavy metal performer from one of the more than 1,500 heavy metal bands in the country. Photo: Gede Adhiputra
An Indonesian heavy metal performer from one of the more than 1,500 heavy metal bands in the country. Photo: Gede Adhiputra
Indonesia
Culture /  Music

Headbangers in hijabs: inside Indonesia’s heavy metal scene

From hijab-wearing female metal band Voice of Baceprot to the Hammersonic music festival that includes prayer breaks, Indonesia’s metalheads show that ‘the devil’s music’ doesn’t have to clash with their Islamic identity

Risyiana Muthia
Risyiana Muthia

Updated: 2:23pm, 31 Aug, 2017

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An Indonesian heavy metal performer from one of the more than 1,500 heavy metal bands in the country. Photo: Gede Adhiputra
An Indonesian heavy metal performer from one of the more than 1,500 heavy metal bands in the country. Photo: Gede Adhiputra
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