There actually are a few Melodic/progressive death metal bands who are from/are inspired by middle eastern cultural traditions, using instruments and scales from that part of the world: Orphaned Land and Aeternam springs to mind. For a fight scene or something it might work surprisingly well ...
Melechesh also deserves a mention I should think.
Or, to keep it in the Fantasy Realm: Battles in the North.How about a little Viking Metal for Astrid scenes, it would definitely make her feel a lot more at home.
Just don't listen to me and do your thing, so far you haven't been wrong with that.
New version at Patreon for Sultan tier supporters.
I would do it even if it does leak, given that you want more patreon money. Not everyone is hanging out on piracy sites, and it's much better for driving up broader interest if they can easily get a public version from your patreon, rather than having to come here. And it's not like you're losing out on anything by doing so
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