Biography

ODIOUS was founded in 1998 in Alexandria - EGYPT, after Basem Fakhry (Music composer, Vocals and Keys) and Rami Magdi (Drums), put their way to create a new metal feeling with oriental instruments. Shortly, Ramzi Mayas (Bass) and Mohamed Hassan (All Guitars) were added to this line-up. Unfortunately Ramzi had to leave the band for some personal reasons, but the band was lucky enough then to have Alfi Hayati as the band’s new bassist. In 2005, Mohamed Lameen has finalized this line-up as the rhythm guitarist. Every member has got his own ideas which were gathered to create the feeling that can bound the five members into one soul. ODIOUS has signed a deal with the Greek record label Sleaszy Rider Records on June 20, 2005 and released their first full length album entitled “Mirror of Vibrations” in July 2007. Due to the absence of Rami Magdi (one of two founders and main member in the band) the band was so inactive and entered the hibernation mode. After many failed attempts to have the band alive again, Basem Fakhry, the composer and the driving force behind ODIOUS has decided to release all the remaining members from their duties and take the band up to the next level. In 2012 George Boulos, who has added his own touch to the music, has joined the band as the drummer and the only permanent member besides Basem. George’s passion was the most needed thing for ODIOUS to continue. ODIOUS now is once again active and back to life with their latest release entitled “Skin Age”.