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For the past six years, VICE has documented the story of Iraqi heavy metal band Acrassicauda in their struggle to stay alive and continue the band while enduring the disintegration of their own country throughout war. Inspired by western bands like Metallica, Slayer, and Slipknot, they played just three shows in Iraq before the country began to literally implode around them. Rebels and religious fundamentalists accused them of Satan worship. Eventually, it became impossible to find a venue where they could safely perform. Still, they refused to let their dreams die. Despite years of practice and a handful of life-risking performances, and official release of their music has yet to be heard. Until Now.