It’s true that Dubai is better known for its rich veins of black gold, 10 figure investment deals and dessert skylines shadowed by stunningly convoluted architecture that can put Las Vegas to shame. It’s also true that we rock ‘n’ rolling head-bangers could care less about the oil and camels, while we revere this Emirate for giving birth to the middle eastern death metal giants Nervecell. Recently signed on to Lifeforce Records and fresh from their European tour having played alongside Motörhead, Nevermore and Amon Amarth at Wacken Open-fucking-air!

James, Barney and Rami of Nervecell took the time to treat us at The Backdoor to an exclusive interview – which you can download below.