Zand formed in Iran in 1998, with Alireza Eftekhari on vocals and guitar. Their debut album 'Religion' came out in 2002, and its title track became an underground hit despite drawing criticism from conservative voices. The band's lineup included Masoud Hemmati on keyboard, Babak Amini on bass, Vahid Shamsaei on drums, and Mehdi Ashraf on guitar.
They followed up with albums like 'Sahar' in 2005, 'Khane-ye Del' in 2009, and 'Ordibehesht' in 2013. Their songs often dealt with themes of faith and society, which sometimes led to concert bans and accusations of being anti-Islamic. Tracks like 'I Spit On Your Grave' and 'Slut Money' show their willingness to tackle provocative subjects.
In 2018, Zand released 'Bahare Jehan,' their fifth album. The music blends Persian melodies with rock and folk elements, avoiding straightforward categorization.
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