Qaayel formed in 2004 around vocalist Qadir Khan, who had been in another band before that. Their debut album 'Funeral' came out in 2006, and it's the song people still mention first. They followed it with 'The Road to Nowhere' in 2010 and 'Ashes to Ashes' in 2014.
Some of their lyrics touched on mental illness and drug use, which drew criticism from conservative corners. Their music also appeared in some films and TV shows outside Pakistan.
Over time, Qaayel worked with different musicians like guitarist Faizan Ahmed and drummer Waqar Qureshi. They put out another album called 'The Tempest' more recently, which leaned into a quieter, more atmospheric sound.
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