Interviews: SRAI

On this new occasion, we have had the opportunity to interview the Metalcore band SRAI from Kuwait. Check out the interview and follow the band on their SOCIALS.

1. Where did you get the idea for the band name, you plan it or come out just like that?

Hey this is Abzy the band's frontman

I was looking for a traditional Kuwaiti name that has a good meaning and a good story behind it so while I was streaming live on Twitch I was taking suggestions then a friend mentioned the name SRAI and it means the guiding light.

In the past, Kuwaitis used very simple means of lighting based on oil fuels or some oil derivatives imported from abroad, taking different forms and names such as (Al-Kandari .. Saray Al-Zahawi .. and Al-Lala .. and Saray Al-Lux) to dispel the darkness that was camped on homes, roads, and shops in the past.

2. Why did you want to play this genre?

Because this genre felt very fresh and it has no limit when it comes to exploring and trying new things, that’s why it felt very relatable.

3. Did you know each other before the band was formed?

We all actually met through mutual friends and we played in different projects and other bands before forming SRAI.

4. Each band member's favorite band?

Abzy: Bring Me The Horizon

Ahmad Ani: Novaliest

Nawaf: Avenged Sevenfold

5. Who or what inspires you to write songs?

Usually, things that happen in life daily and sometimes other bands can be a huge inspiration

6. Where was your last gig?

We haven’t played live yet but we’re planning to do that this year.

7. Where would you like to act?

Rock am ring is the place to be

8. Whom would you like to feature with?

Sleep token/bad omens/Bring Me the Horizon and many more

9. Whom not? 

Falling in reverse

10. Have any of you ever suffered from stage fright? Any tip for beginners on how to beat that?

YES it happens all the time when we play live with our old project, and the best way to beat it is just to go for it and not worry, the fright usually takes a minute max then everything feels fine afterward.

11. What bands have inspired you the most?

Sleep token/bad omens/Bring Me the Horizon and many more

12. What's the weirdest thing a fan has ever asked you for?

Nothing weird yet, looking forward to it tho haha

13. What do you think of your fans?

Very loving and supportive we think of them as family

14. What do you think of our site?

It's Very Neat and educational

15. Something to add?

We would like to thank you for everything and also want to add that you should check out more bands in the Middle East we have plenty of talented artists