A Review on Awkward Diary by Leonard’s Lair

As the title suggests, the album does take a while to get used to. Ashkan Hadavand’s vocals do err a little towards the over-melodramatic; think Matt Bellamy given an odd Eurovision makeover. Guitars rage and are often distorted and the flamboyant keyboards can seem at odds with what is going on around them. Nevertheless, there is much to recommend here…Read More

Another Review on Awkward Diary

German webzine Heavyhardes has reviewed Awrkward Diary. Read the article in German and the translation in English.

New Single - This Is Your Life

About a month ago Ronnie James Dio passed away. Here is our version of “This is Your Life”; one of his masterpieces among many. This is our little gesture of appreciation to the man whose music, words and attitude has never stopped influencing this band.
Please check it out and spread the word about it.

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Pavillon reviews Awkward Diary

Pavillon French webzine has reviewed Ahoora's latest album Awkward Diary. “The influence of "Muse" is also present throughout the tracks, but it doesn’t feel like it’s a copy, because the group has its own identity…” Read the French article here and the English version here.

Metal Invader reviews on Awkward Diary

“…This album could be labeled something like progressive trip hop as it covers all the musical range from Massive Attack to Dream Theater…Songs like “Closure” and especially “Perfect Day” bring to mind Muse in their most playful attempts to approach jazz and electronica, not to mention the similarity in many song titles…”. Read more

Insomniac Interviews with Ahoora

“Ahoora has continued their journey in metal for the better part of a decade. Their perseverance, despite significant adversity due to circumstances in their home country, is payings off- at least online. Ahoora has been able to gain new fans by utilizing social networking sites.” Check out the whole interview here.

Insomniac Review on Ahoora: Barriers have no effect on Ahoora’s new release

“A.D.” has got it all, and it’s all done amazingly well. As a band, Ahoora frequently shifts gears between Heavy Metal, Groove Metal, Hard Rock, Alternative and Jazz melodic meanderings mixed in with synths and other varied instruments. I know it seems crazy but, they do a great job of putting it all together. Click here to read the whole review.