He and his family were in Kabul during the Taliban takeover on Aug. 15, 2021. Forced into worry and fear he threw away his guitar, which was seen as supportive to western culture.
"People wanted to change after a long period of war, not knowing that that change could be worse," he said.
Now, two years after leaving Afghanistan, he and his family have found their way to a better life in New Haven, Connecticut.
"I've developed a lot and I've made the mindset to keep on making music and do what I love. That has impacted my life," he said.
Watch as Metal Sam describes how he re-established his true passion: playing metal guitar and expressing his art. Read the full story.
Dave Wurtzel
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Connecticut Public
Dave Wurtzel
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Connecticut Public
Rig Veda
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Connecticut Public
