PR-Inside reports that an Iraqi heavy metal band is battling to stay in Syria, fearing members will be killed if they are deported to their homeland.

The members of Acrassicauda - which translates as Black Scorpion - are due to return to Iraq on 10 October, after attempts to renew their visas failed.
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But the rockers are convinced deportation would condemn them to a "death sentence" and are appealing for help finding a safe haven.
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An email plea for donations reads, "It could very likely be a death sentence, and the time in which we can help them is quickly running out.
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"We are asking for donations to assist Acrassicauda in leaving Syria for a safer haven.
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"Our goal is to raise $20,000 for the band. These monies will allow the band to purchase flights and to have survival funds when they arrive to their new country. In an effort to protect them, we cannot divulge where they are going until they arrive there safely."

Visit the bands official Myspace page at http://www.myspace.com/wwwacrassicaudas5com

A promotional video for a documentary about the band can be viewed below:

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