Israeli progressive folk metal masters Orphaned Land will release their sixth full-length album, “All Is One”, in North America on June 25 [one day earlier internationally] via Century Media Records. The cover artwork for the follow-up to 2010’s “The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR” was created by the French artist Metastazis [Paradise Lost, As I Lay Dying, Sonne Adam & Watain] by perfectly incorporating the three biggest religious symbols into one piece of art.
“All Is One” will be made available as a limited deluxe book edition, including three bonus songs and a bonus DVD, as well as limited double gatefold LP, including the three bonus songs and in different vinyl colors. A standard jewelcase CD format and digital download will also be available.
The limited-edition version of “All Is One” contains a very special bonus DVD with some very exclusive music clips and an interesting documentary about the genesis and recording of the album. A sneak peek at the documentary is available below.
Orphaned Land‘s forthcoming effort will be the band’s first to feature guitarist Chen Balbus following the departure of Matty Svatizky in June 2012 due to “personal” and “professional” issues.
From September to November, Orphaned Land will play stages all over Europe in support of “All Is One”. The band is happy to announce their upcoming European tour will be supported by Klone [France], Bilocate [Jordan], Khalas [Israel/Palestine] a.k.a The Arabic Rock Orchestra and The Mars Chronicle [France] as the opening acts. Orphaned Land often speak of the power of music to turn purported enemies into friends, frequently pay homage and encourage collaborations with the artists from different cultures & religious backgrounds. On “All is One” tour, you will be able to see the bands from Israel, Palestine, Jordan and France all together as one, as music must be the best religion out there, as music brings people together and it’s the only voice of hope.
All dates & locations are listed below.
“The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR” sold around 600 copies in the United States in its first week of release. The CD landed at No. 80 on the Top New Artist Albums [Heatseekers] chart, which lists the best-selling albums by new and developing artists, defined as those who have never appeared in the Top 100 of The Billboard 200.
“The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR” was released in Europe on January 25, 2010.
Orphaned Land‘s concert DVD, “The Road To OR-Shalem”, was released in October 2011 in Europe and November 2011 in the U.S. via Century Media Records.
Tracklist:
01. All Is One
02. The Simple Man
03. Brother
04. Let The Truce Be Known
05. Through Fire And Water
06. Fail
07. Freedom
08. Shama’im
09. Ya Benaye
10. Our Own Messiah [Lyric Video]
11. Children
Upcoming Shows:
09.08. Brutal Assault Festival / Cze
10.08. Artmania Festival – Sibu / Ro
16.08. Summer Breeze Festival – / Ger
‘All Is One Tour’ Europe 2013:
20.09. Colmar – Le Grillen / Fr
21.09. Lille – Le Splendid / Fr
22.09. Tongeren – Sodom Klub / Be
24.09. Aschaffenburg – Colossal / Ger
25.09. Bochum – Matrix / Ger
26.09. Hamburg – Rock N Roll Warehouse / Ger
27.09. Kobenhavn – Amager Bio Uniting The Powers Of Metal / Dk
28.09. Gera – Sachsischer Bahnof / Ger
29.09. Nuernberg – Hirsch / Ger
01.10. Praha – Exit us / Cz
2.10. Warsaw – Proxima club / Pl
3.10. Krakow – Progresja club / Pl
4.10. Budapest – Club 202 / Hg
5.10. Vienna – Reigen Club / At
6.10. Bratislava – Randal Club / Sk
11.10. Sofia – Mix Tape 5 / Bg
12.10. Tessaloniki – Eight Ball Club / Gr
13.10. Athen – Kyttaro Live / Gr
15.10. Ankara – Jolly Joker Balans / Tk
16.10. Istanbul – Kucukciftkik Park / Tk
18.10. Belgrad – Dom Omladine / Srb
19.10. Zagreb – TBA / Ct
20.10. Maribor – Mc Pekarna Klub / Slov
23.10. Milan – Rock N Roll Arena / It
24.10. Prateln – Z7 / Ch
26.10. Lyon – o Totem Rillieux Mjc / Fr
27.10. Toulon – Le Vox / Fr
28.10. Toulouse – Connexion Live / Fr
29.10. Bilbao – Rock Star / Sp
31.10. Porto – Hard Club / Pt
01.11. Lisbon – Music Box / Pt
2.11. Madrid – Ramdall / Sp
3.11. Barcelona – Apolo 2 / Sp
4.11. Montpellier – L’antirouille / Fr
6.11. Nantes – Le Ferrailleur / Fr
7.11. Paris – Divan Du Monde / Fr
8.11. Zoetermeer – Boerderij / Nl
9.11. Apeldoorn – Gigant / Nl
Weblinks: Website / Facebook / Myspace
Current members:
Kobi Farhi – Vocals and growls
Yossi Sassi – Guitars, backing vocals & Middle Eastern strings
Chen Balbus – guitars
Uri Zelcha – Bass
Matan Shmuely – Drums
Video below: The Making Off “All Is One” Documentary
Video below for: “Broter”
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Guitarist ‘Matti Svatizky’ Quits ‘Orphaned Land’ [June 2012]
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Video Interview With ‘Orphaned Land’s’ ‘Yossi Sassi’ [Oct. 2012]
‘Orphaned Land’ Begins Recording New Album [Dec. 2012]
‘Orphaned Land’s’ ‘Kobi Farhi’ To Embark On U.S. Acoustic Performance And Conversation Tour [Jan. 2013]
‘Orphaned Land’ Announce European Tour And New Album [April 2013]
‘Orphaned Land’ Lyric Video Released For ‘Our Own Messiah’, European Tour Dates [May 2013]
New Video Interview With ‘Orphaned Land’s’ ‘Kobi Farhi’ [May 2013]
‘Orphaned Land’ Lyric Video For ‘Let The Truce Be Known’ Released, European Tour Dates [May 2013]
‘Orphaned Land’ Video Released For ‘Brother’ [May 2013]