Myrath turned Rock Café into an oriental metal temple

Prague's Rock Café welcomed the energetic band Myrath on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Although they remain relatively unknown to many people in the Czech Republic, they clearly have a lot to offer, and I believe they will gain the recognition they deserve over time. Today, the band is largely connected to France, as some of its members live and work there, but its origins and true roots lie in Tunisia—which is also evident in their music. Their songs are full of oriental elements that transport your mind to distant, exotic lands during the concert. Their performances are also built on an original show concept, often featuring dance performances, and at outdoor events even fire performers with flaming torches.

The concert was opened by Hungarian folk-metal band Roses of Thieves, who have been active since 2023. Their music got the early crowd moving, blending elements of power metal, touches of punk, and at times even a disco-like vibe — but in a good way. The songs were catchy, and the audience clearly enjoyed them. Later in the evening, vocalist Ivett Dudás also shined alongside Myrath's frontman Zaher Zorgati. Together, they performed the song Until The End, which had a music video released last year featuring Elize Ryd from Amaranthe.

The highlight of the evening came around 10 PM, when Myrath themselves took the stage under dramatic lighting and smoke effects. The band, who sometimes describe their style as "Blazing Desert Metal," kicked off their show with The Funeral from their new album Wilderness of Mirrors. They followed up with fan favorites like Born to Survive and Dance from their earlier work. During the latter, a dancer in an oriental costume enhanced the desert-like atmosphere perfectly. Besides performing, she also handled merch sales, where fans could buy T-shirts, vinyl records, guitar picks, and other souvenirs — though patches unfortunately didn't arrive in time. The show continued with Until the End, as well as Into the Light and The Clown. During the latter, Zaher opened up to the audience, sharing that the song holds deep personal meaning for him. The emotional moment was lightened slightly by the drummer, who brought him a tissue. In total, eight songs from the new album were performed. The dancer changed costumes and props multiple times, including an impressive act balancing a sword on her head. The concert closed with their most well-known hit, Believer, during which the frontman engaged the audience by splitting them into two halves to test the vocal strength of each side of the room.

I believe Myrath won over many new fans at this show with their progressive and power metal blend, and I'm confident this won't be their last visit here. While the club atmosphere has its charm, having had the chance to see them at the Sweden Rock festival, I have to say that an open-air stage suits them even better. The band also performed at last year's Basinfirefest, so let's hope they continue to catch the attention of more festival organizers in the future.

Lenka Svatoňová