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Rock band from Myanmar

Iron Cross (Burmese: အိုင်းရွန်းခရောစ့်; abbreviated as IC^[1]) is a rock band in Myanmar formed by lead guitarist Saw Bwe Hmu. As of 2015^[update], IC's band members included Chit San Maung (lead guitarist), Khin Maung Thant (bass guitarist), Banyar Naing (keyboards player), and Kha Yan (drummer).^[1] Iron Cross has been featured in numerous studio albums for Myanmar's singers.

Lay Phyu, Myo Gyi, Ah Nge and Y Wine, who have since launched solo careers, remain IC's lead vocalists.^[2][3]

Symbol

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The band's symbol depicts an eagle and a metal cross, and is in a way, similar to the Parteiadler used as a Nazi party emblem. As a result, the international community in the past, kept an eye on the band.

But lead guitarist Chit San Maung said that the band had not known the symbol was a taboo.^[4]

History

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Beginnings

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The band, initially named 'Holy Cros