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Hi dude
I start this post with info Otai Trash metal from Malaysia. This band call Cromok. Cromok is regarded as a highly respected band in Malaysia despite being semi-underground (they have a major record label deal with EMI (Malaysia) which is not considered underground for most underground purist) for most of their existence. With their straight up thrash metal sounds, Cromok were the Metal gods of Malaysia, worshipped and revered by all metalheads in the country.Cromok also often experimented with Malay cultural music elements and sounds. Blending thrash metal with Malay traditional music made Cromok a band different from other Malaysian bands. They are also keen on adding Malay elements in their artworks. This made Cromok a band loved and respected as most listeners can relate to their roots and at the same time bang their heads. It is thrash metal, but at the same time also; Malay-styled.
Line Up ( the pioneer )
Sam, Karl, Miji and Din were Malaysian students studying in Australia,Charles Sturt University, where they decided to form a thrash metal band. Din who returned to Malaysia earlier would eventually form a band called D’Cromok. While in Australia, as a three piece band, Cromok went on to achieve a steady following and a large fanbase. When they returned (from their studies) to Malaysia, they were instantly a metal cult figure in Malaysia.Din died in early nineties because Malaria Desease.
Cromok, although formed as four piece band, remained three pieced after Din’s departure from the band. They also performed as a three piece onstage without ever hiring a sessionist. This may be the factor why they are revered in Malaysia as the are just a three piece band performing with all the skills and sounds of a four or a five piece band. There is also a chance that they may be influenced by bands such as Motorhead, Destruction, Sodom and Rage who performed and membered as a three piece.