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Meza Virs
Derived from the mythological Latvian Goddess of the Forest, Meza Virs, the band’s name has almost little to no meaning behind it, says frontman Cedric Chew. However, frivolous as the concept, Meza Virs is actually one of the more acknowledged metal bands in Singapore’s music scene. Having played overseas, in Bangkok and Taiwan, well-exposed and hard metal riffs have got them far. Cedric describes their tunes as symphonic metal that has tinges of Goth metal and an almost Gregorian-esque charm to it. “Being the first metal band which is pretty niche, so to speak, and to play at Baybeats, where the usual fare are the indie and alternative bands, is an honour to us. It’s an outlet for the metalheads to get together,” says Cedric.
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