An Iranian independent metal band called "Wayloun", formed by two long-time friends in Tehran. They blend thrash, death, and groove metal to create a unique, aggressive, yet emotionally charged sound. Drawing inspiration from bands like DevilDriver and Dissection, they also highlight their Iranian roots by incorporating the traditional instrument Tombak, which carries strong cultural symbolism.
Wayloun is an Iranian independent metal band formed by two long-time friends in Tehran. They blend thrash, death, and groove metal to create a unique, aggressive, yet emotionally charged sound. Drawing inspiration from bands like DevilDriver and Dissection, they also highlight their Iranian roots by incorporating the traditional instrument Tombak, which carries strong cultural symbolism.
An Iranian independent metal band called “Wayloun”, formed by two long-time friends in Tehran. They blend thrash, death, and groove metal to create a unique, aggressive, yet emotionally charged sound. Drawing inspiration from bands like DevilDriver and Dissection, they also highlight their Iranian roots by incorporating the traditional instrument Tombak, which carries strong cultural symbolism.
Wayloun’s story begins in high school. The two founders experimented with different rock and metal styles alongside other musicians. After several underground performances, the band went quiet. In early 2023, however, they reunited and launched their official project under the name Wayloun – a word meaning “wanderer” in Persian. The name reflects the emotional confusion and isolation they see in the modern world.
Members of Wayloun perform in masks, choosing anonymity to reject toxic social norms and focus on their message. This imagery reflects their view of music as a shelter from society’s harshness. Their slogan, “It’s alright to fcking fail!”*, highlights a core belief: embracing imperfection, failure, and vulnerability as essential parts of the human experience.
Despite being Iranian, English is the choice-language for lyrics in Wayloun, to match the power of their heavy riffs. Their songs explore themes of alienation, helplessness, and inner rage, while also leaving space for reflection and emotion. The band’s philosophical perspective is shaped by personal struggle, existential searching, and the rejection of superficial success.
Wayloun released their debut album on June 7, 2024, a blend of thrash and groove metal with growling vocals. Building on this momentum, they unveiled their second album, Shelterless Rage, on February 1, 2025, further solidifying Wayloun’s theme.
Wayloun has also released a third music video, enhancing their visual storytelling. With two albums, multiple singles, and three music videos, Wayloun continues to gain recognition in Iran’s metal scene and is steadfast in their mission to reach a global audience with their bold, uncompromising sound.
[verse1]
How many times have I failed in misery?
Don’t cry for me, don’t care for destiny
All’s dead, all’s damned, i can now feel the wrath
But to forge a smile and say thanks to the fucks just marching around?
Tell me where your hell is and I’ll buy a ticket for two
Can’t wait to see what all that fuss is about I never knew
You said death and thousand years of pain
is the price of what I am to do
Fuck it I want my fucking one minute alone with all of you
[interlude]
One by one
I want you all
How many fucking times?
[verse2]
I can still wander out and walk the path to the place I have
To awake the soul and show me again I am better than that
It’s a haven of mind, a timeless divine, whatever I want
But for some it might not be the best of fuckin time
Torn between here and there
It’s the time, it’s a dare, you’ve stepped into wrong domain
[chorus]
I want you all, lining up against the wall
Be prepared for my last salute in this tranquil limen hall
[verse3]
How many times have I been reckless through fear?
Fear of the hateful, killing me with a sneer
Some things are best left unsaid but not undone
Said before to keep hush & wander fucking on
As one door’s closed behind you, another one is bolted shut
now’s the time for you to face, this faceless fuck
Let’s bet on who regrets first
[chorus]
I want you all, lining up against the wall
Be prepared for my last salute in this tranquil limen hall
[outro]
Made me believe it’s my fault
Shoved down my neck my own fate
Strapped for sins that you had made
Didn’t ask to be born right here
Now I have my whole life written down
Can’t stop this ravenous tic
I’ll carve the right word in
Abrasion, incision, cessation of the rot
no halt and no despair
I’ll be done when you’re gone
Can’t stop this ravenous tic
I’ll carve this whole song in
Can’t stop…
[verse1]
We wandered
Against the putrid fucking flow
Utter the name & lay your eyes
for this is the final show
We are, the wanderers of time
You hide, static & benign
[pre-chorus]
To call us lost
A freak & sickened mind
Just sit & squirm
Now’s the time to hear
how wrong you were
[chorus1]
Not all the golden shine
Not all the demons lie
Not all the angels fly
Not all who wander are lost
Not all the scars shall heal
[verse2]
You played the blaming game
You bend the rules you made
So it’s a war
You meant to do with me
We are, the war against you all
You are, just a parasitic fucking lie
[pre-chorus]
To call us lost
A freak & sickened mind
Just sit & squirm
Now’s the time for you to fall
[chorus2]
Not all the memories fade
Not all the roads would end
Not all the gods breathe life
Not all the scars heal
Not all the golden shine
Not all the demons lie
Not all the angels fly
Not all who wander are lost