Israeli progressive folk metal masters Orphaned Landwere forced to cancel their concert in Marseille, France last night [November 11] at Le Poste à Galène due to “electricity power problems in the city.” To keep their fans happy, the bandmembers then took to the street in front of the venue and put on a rare acoustic performance. Check out video footage below.
Orphaned Land‘s new concert DVD, The Road To OR-Shalem, was released on October 24 in Europe and November 1 in the U.S. via Century Media Records.
According to a press release, The Road To OR-Shalem “is the premier Middle Eastern progressive metal crusaders’ DVD debut and documents the band’s incredible mission to unite warring factions in their home region through the power of music. Filmed in Tel Aviv, Israel in December 2011 The Road To OR-Shalem features nearly two hours of stunning live material, as well as a second bonus DVD. The bonus DVD material includes additional live footage, a behind-the-scenes documentary and video clips.”
Orphaned Land just started their fall/winter European Tour. Special guests on The Tour To OR Shalem are French/Algerian/Moroccan oriental Metal band Arkan. Tunisian progressive metal band Myrath and French punk rockers ArtWeg. [Tour dates below].
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13.11.2011 – Spain – Ramdall, Madrid
15.11.2011 – France – Ubu, Rennes
16.11.2011 – Switzerland – Z7 Kulturfabrik, Pratteln
18.11.2011 – France – Le Forum, Vaureal
19.11.2011 – France – CC John Lennon, Limoges
20.11.2011 – Belgium – Biebob, Vosselaar
22.11.2011 – United Kingdom – Borderline, London
24.11.2011 – Germany – Turock, Essen
25.11.2011 – The Netherlands – Willemeen, Arnhem
26.11.2011 – France – Metal Ride Festival, Nancy
27.11.2011 – The Netherlands – Baroeg, Rotterdam
29.11.2011 – Denmark – The Rock, Copenhagen
01.12.2011 – Germany – Die Pumpe, Kiel
02.12.2011 – Germany – Ballroom, Osnabruck
03.12.2011 – Germany – HDJ, Pforzheim
04.12.2011 – Germany – Backstage Club, Munich
06.12.2011 – Austria – Viper Room, Viena
07.12.2011 – Hungary – Club 202, Budapest
08.12.2011 – Romania – Irish Music Club, Cluj Napoca
09.12.2011 – Romania – Silver Church, Bucharest
Related articles:
‘Orphaned Land’ ‘The Road To OR-Shalem’ DVD Details Revealed [August 2011]
‘Orphaned Land’: ‘Heavy Metal Envoys To Muslim World’ [Sept. 2011]
‘Orphaned Land’ Guitarist Working On Solo Album [Sept. 2011]
Interview with ‘Orphaned Land’ [Oct. 2011]