Aamir Syed is the guitarist for epic metal/thrash metal band The Unknown. The Unknown is a Connecticut-based band that formed in 2022. Their debut album, Vanishing Point, received strong reviews internationally and they are now set to release their follow-up second full-length record. That record is called Graveyard Of Empires, and it gets unleashed on September 4th.
In this interview, Aamir talks about the formation of the band, his love for traditional underground metal, some of the historical inspiration behind some of the band’s songs, and hitting the road to play a show. He also talks about his dream gig and what “success” means to him.
“Ardennes Offensive” video:
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