RIYADH: On a recent rock night at The Warehouse in Riyadh, the sound of electric guitars, pounding drums and fans singing along filled the venue as Saudi rock band Bogus took the stage.
The event highlighted a growing appetite for rock and metal in the Kingdom, and musicians and fans say the alternative scene is gaining momentum despite remaining largely underground.
Founded just five months ago, Bogus was created by a group of experienced musicians who saw an opportunity to help fill a gap in the local music landscape.
During their performance, the band played popular rock covers including Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris,” Thirty Seconds to Mars’ “The Kill,” and Bon Jovi’s “Bed of Roses.”
“We are a rock band,” said Mohammed Yasin, the band’s lead guitarist. “There are a lot of good musicians here in Saudi Arabia. We met around five months ago and decided to create the band because the scene needs more rock bands.”
