Weekly Music News 26.02.23
Weekly news roundup for the week beginning February 26, 2023
After winning our hearts (we cannot speak for yours) on "The Next Star", and after guest appearances at shows by fellow contestants, Meitav Sherman releases her first song to the world!!
She wrote "Yoni" with Keren Peles and Omer Yefet, with musical production by Adi Rotem.
Let us share something: when we fell in love with her on the show (we were even in the studio audience), we felt there was a true rock-and-roll star here, delivering a punch to the gut. We worried, or rather feared, that once she faced the realities of the Israeli music scene, she would be the one taking the punch. A punch that would shake away all the screams, distortion and thunderous drums. It may sound simple, but Meitav is making a bold, brave move here, even though it should not have to be one. Her debut single comes with screams, distortion, a short guitar solo and powerful drums. Instead of using the momentum to release something soft, soothing and pleasant for the mainstream and a seemingly safe path to success, she stays true to her style and delivers a powerful kick.
We can only hope this young rocker will help bring rock into the Israeli mainstream. We wish her huge success and want to see her packing out Barby, Gagarin and even Menora!!!
Well, what do you think? "Metallica" releases "If Darkness Had a Son", another single from the upcoming "72 Seasons", due April 14, 2023. The album runs 77 minutes and contains 12 songs, produced by Greg Fidelman, James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich. Those of you on TikTok may have seen the band's teaser this week, featuring 80 instrumental seconds from the song.
Hard to believe... "Extreme" releases "Rise", its first new single in 15 years!!! Guitarist Nuno Bettencourt vows to keep the fire of Eddie Van Halen's guitar playing burning!!! The single comes with news of the band's sixth album, "Six". Listen to Nuno's solo and you will understand why he mentioned his hero.
And now, "Foo Fighters" - the game! Stern Pinball, Inc. unveils a new line of pinball machines created with the Foos. They come in Pro, Premium and Limited Edition (LE) models, so if you have space at home, do not hesitate to order.
Speaking of "Foo Fighters", Dave Grohl puts one of his lesser-known skills, barbecue, to a wonderful use. Dave has been generous with his Backbeat BBQ operation over the years, including cooking for firefighters during California's 2018 wildfires. This time he helps Hope the Mission, a Los Angeles nonprofit serving people in need. Reports say he spent hours smoking meat for more than 450 unhoused people, then served the food and even cleaned the kitchen.
(Photo: Kerrang!)
Progressive-metal band "Haken" releases its seventh studio album, "Fauna", today. The band first appeared with a demo in 2007. Keyboardist Peter Jones was part of that lineup but left to pursue his academic studies. Haken released its debut album in 2010, and now Jones returns after a 14-year absence for its seventh studio album. Singer Ross Jennings says Jones has had a major influence on the record...
Listen to the album on: Spotify
British metal band "Cradle of Filth" releases a new single from its first live album in 20 years, "Trouble and Their Double Lives". The album will include two brand-new studio tracks: the newly released "She Is a Fire" and "Demon Prince Regent". Both were written after the recording of 2021's "Existence Is Futile" and, the band says, form a perfect bridge between that record and the next album.
Wow, this summer's concert calendar keeps filling up... "The Black Keys" will visit Israel for the first time for a single show on July 10 at Live Park in Rishon LeZion. And you will not believe the opening act: Ninet!!!! The Black Keys are the rock duo of Dan Auerbach (vocals and guitar) and Patrick Carney (drums). They began playing together in 2001, drawing on the great American rock acts of the 1970s. The duo's early albums are especially influenced by the style of Jimi Hendrix.
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