New Music Alert: Devil Sold His Soul

A lot of Kenyan rock bands are hard rock or metal bands. Very few decide to go punk, emo, soft or the other more popular sun-genres. And even the ones that do, have a tinge of that hardness.

Crystal Axis is one of the few–if not only–punk band in Kenya. Last week, the band released a track, Devil Sold His Soul, which has received airplay on Kenya’s only rock station, Xfm. The song has also been played on radio stations in Norway and South Africa where it has been received well.

I’ve seen the band perform before and I was glad to have finally seen a local punk band. Crystal Axis kind of reminds me of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers for some reason.

Devil Sold His Soul is the first single of Crystal Axis’ upcoming EP, State of Unease. Performing on the track are the bands members, Ahmed Bulhan (vocals, bass), Abuga Aroni (drums, percussions), Neel Vaghela (guitar, vocals) and Djae Aroni (guitar). Check it out below.
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