Friday Release # 107 The first single from "A View from the Top of the World" - the 15th album by the prog-metal giant "Dream Theater", which will be released in October. This is the band's first album recorded in their private studios - "DTHQ (Dream Theater Headquarters)" and also the first in which John Petrucci probably plays an 8-string guitar !!! If you ask us we did not really feel the difference in sound, except perhaps in the heavy and dark reef at 0:47 min. which is amplified by this unknown and magical 8 string. It's a classic prog-metal piece with all the band's long familiar clichés and there's nothing wrong with that for us. What's more, we really liked Mike Mangini's drumming and you've his amazing sync with the rest of the band that just keeps getting better from album to album. To listen to: Spotify, Apple Music Follow us on Facebook or Subscribe to the website "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog & Radio show, Sundays at 11:00

We still have not yet digested Trivium last album "What the Dead Men Say" which was issued last year and now Trivium is popping up with a new single, the first one from the up coming album "In the Court of the Dragon" which the band 10th album. Matt Heafy, the voice and the band's leader that this song came out of nowhere while they were working on a different song. It was hidden in a demo Corey Beaulieu recorded and was just left alone, during the recordings it was noticed and at that moment the band realized that this one have huge potential. It was tore apart and reassembled to what you hear now. We are more than anxious to hear what this heavy and great band will produce after their previous album. The album is expected to be issue on Oct 8th this year. Follow us on Facebook or Subscribe to the website "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog & Radio show, Sundays at 11:00

Friday Release #106 “Listen motherfuckers to this song that should be heard..." Even if you are not a "die hard" fan of the enormous Guns N' Roses you must be thrilled to hear a new release from the classic line up (minus the drummer), we for sure are ecstatic to hear anything new from them hoping this will lead to a new GN'R album!! Guns N’ Roses released full studio version of "Absurd", after debuting the track at a live show earlier this week. The newly released song was previously known as "Silkworms" and was written in 2001 during sessions for the album "Chinese Democracy", which arrived in 2008 after a string of notorious delays, being a kind of solo project of Axl Rose. It has now received an entirely new revamp and title, which was debuted during a show at Boston’s Fenway Park on Tuesday. This new song is an entirely new sound from the huge band, we do not think ever before we heard this Punk Rock, fast, explosive hard rock sound from the band. Axl takes his high voice to a new level with frequently screams and Slash shredding with blow out riffs. Follow us on Facebook or Subscribe to the website "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog & Radio show, Sundays at 11:00

Running 8km's twords the weekend and Sabbath, wasn't that hard when "(Black) Sabbath like" sounds are chasing you... when Lucifer's roaring, riding his wild hearse!🔥 Blasts off with 70's "Iommi's riffs", great vocals (even with an Ozzy "Alright Now!"), tight sound and nice transmissions, that creates a nice dark old school doomish vibe!⚡ ... All that in Lucifer's new single "Wild Hearses". First single from the Swedish/German band upcoming 4th album “Lucifer IV” since they were formed in Berlin back in 2014... Take a seat inside the wild hearse and enjoy the ride! (Even the YouTube lyric video with the old horror movie🦇 picture fonts matches the event) Streaming: Click Here Enjoy! O.Miz 🎧 לדף הפייסבוק של The Wiz

Friday Release # 104 Guitarist and singer Jerry Cantrell returns with his first single in almost 20 years !!! And this is a beautiful and exciting song ... On January 24, 2020, Cantrell announced that he was working on a new solo album, his third in number and the first since his double album "Degradation Trip Volumes 1 & 2" released in 2002. He started recording the album on March 10, 2020 and almost a year later, on March 4, 2021, he announced through his Instagram page that the recording of the album was complete. The album was recorded with the help of guest artists such as Puciato, Gil Sharone, Duff McKagan, Abe Laboriel, Jr., Michael Rozon, Vincent Jones, Jordan Lewis, Lola Bates, and Matias Ambrogi-Torres. The new single called "Atone" is the one that opens Cantrell's third solo album called "Brighten" that will be released on October 29, 2021. The song "Atone" is accompanied by a video clip that Cantrell himself helped direct and in which you can see the members of the band playing with him, including bassist Duff McKagan. Cantrell played in an EP called "How to Be a Man" released by McKagan in 2015 and McKagan apparently found a way to return the favor when he was featured on the album. The album, which will be released at the end of October, will include the song "Goodbye" by Elton John, taken from his album "Madman Across the Water" which is one of Jerry's favorite albums. Elton John hada guest appearance playing piano on the song "Black Gives Way to Blue" by "Alice In Chains" which Cantrell wrote in memory of Layne Staley. Out of respect for Elton, Cantrell approached him and asked if it was okay to include the cover version on the album. Elton listened to the performance and gave Jerry the stamp Jerry needed. Song list: 1. “Atone” 2. “Brighten” 3. “Prism of Doubt” 4. “Black Hearts and Evil Done” 5. “Siren Song” 6. “Had To Know” 7. “Nobody Breaks You” 8. “Dismembered” 9. “Goodbye” Follow us on Facebook or Subscribe to the website "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog & Radio show, Sundays at 11:00

YES YES YES... It is here, the first single from Tremonti's next album and we are super excited !!! We absolutely adore this amazing musician which is not relaxing for a minute and really put it all in his solo career. Tremonti's fifth album is titled "Marching In Time" and scheduled to be release on September 24, 2021 via Naplam Records. Tremonti is now already familiarized with storytelling. He has never strayed from his love of writing memorable songs. With "Marching In Time", the band looks to continue this trend while exploring their love for heavy music, drawing from current events from the last year to form the basis of each song. While its predecessor, "A Dying Machine", was an overall concept album which was followed by a written novel, this is time is a bit different. "Marching In Time" emerging as a charging metal offering that takes the listener on 12 songs which each one of them tells a different story. It looks like the new album is a reflective look at the world around us today. Also, the band displays their softer side on some pensive tracks. Epic title track "Marching In Time" tells the story of a father having a child during a global pandemic and how he prepares for life during that time — something Mark Tremonti recently experienced in his own life — while upcoming single "If Not For You" shows the evolution of the TREMONTI sound in 2021. "Marching In Time" was produced by longtime friend and collaborator Michael "Elvis" Baskette — the producer Mark has worked with exclusively since 2007. "Marching In Time" track listing: 01. A World Away 02. Now And Forever 03. If Not For You 04. Thrown Further 05. Let That Be Us 06. The Last One Of Us 07. In One Piece 08. Under The Sun 09. Not Afraid To Lose 10. Bleak 11. Would You Kill 12. Marching In Time Follow us on Facebook or Subscribe to the website "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog & Radio show, Sundays at 11:00

Friday Release # 101 A new song, the first in 7 years for the band "Yes". The song "Ice Bridge" is also the first the band has released since bassist and founding member Chris Squire had died and is part of the band's 22nd album which is set to be released on October 1, 2021. The band consists today of guitarist Steve Howe, drummer Alan White, keyboardist Geoff Downes singer Jon Davison who this will be his second album with the band and bassist Billy Sherwood who has been working with the band members since 1989, when he was joined by Chris Squire to replace Jon Anderson who left The band to join the band "Anderson Bruford Wakeman Howe". Since then, Sherwood has served as guitarist and keyboardist for the band "Yes", all as needed, and as mentioned, since the death of Chris Squire, he has moved to the position of bassist. The song whose first notes remind us of the melody and sound of "Fanfare for the Common Man" by "Emerson, Lake & Palmer" was written by Downes and Davison inspired by global warming. The songs on the album were mostly written in 2019 and some in 2020. The album was recorded in various locations around the globe as a result of the constraints of the band members adapted by limitations of covid-19. The album was produced by guitarist Steve Howe, who noted that he made sure to add orchestral arrangements to enrich and thicken the band's already rich sound. For listening: Spotify, Apple Music Tracklist: Disc 1: 01. The Ice Bridge 7.01 02. Dare To Know 6.00 03. Minus The Man 5.35 04. Leave Well Alone 8.06 05. The Western Edge 4.26 06. Future Memories 5.08 07. Music To My Ears 4.41 08. A Living Island 6.52 Disc 2: 01. Sister Sleeping Soul 4.51 02. Mystery Tour 3.33 03. Damaged World 5.20 Follow us on Facebook or Subscribe to the website "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog & Radio show, Sundays at 11:00

Friday Release # 103 A new single, the second in number, from an album on the way to the band "Alcatrazz". Apparently something good is happening with "Alcatrazz" that releases a second single in a month and plans to release a second album in a year, after 34 years of drought. "Alcatrazz" was formed in 1983, and combined a mix of heavy metal and melodic rock performed by guitarists Yngwie J. Malmsteen and later Steve Vai. That same year the band released their debut album "No Parole from Rock 'n' Roll", which featured the hit "Island in the Sun". The band continued to build popularity with the album "Disturbing the Peace" which was released in 1985 and included the hit "God Blessed Video". After the third album "Dangerous Games" from 1986, "Alcatrazz" disbanded and for 34 years did not release any new material. As you may recall, the trigger for the release of the comeback album "Born Innocent" in 2020 were three reunion shows of the band, which were held in 2017 in Japan. The performances were recorded on the album / DVD called - Parole Denied - Tokyo 2017, and the reactions the band received pushed the members to write new material. The album "Born Innocent" featured a reunion of the legendary singer Graham Bonnet with two of the original band members, keyboardist Jimmy Waldo and bassist Gary Shea, with guitarist Joe Stump known from the bands "Trash Broadway" and "Reign of Terror", among others and Mark Benquechea on drums. This band continues with us for the next album, except for singer Graham Bonnet who retired from the band during 2020. His replacement is none other than the legendary Doogie White, who was known among others as the frontman of Rainbow, "Yngwie Malmsteen", Michael Schenker and more. In June we got the first single from the new album "V" that is due out in the fall of 2021. The song "Turn of the Wheel" was the first written by the new band featuring singer Doogie White who noted that he was amazed when he first heard the riff. We now get the second and excellent single "Sword of Deliverance" which proves it's probably going to be an amazing second album in a row. The release date of the album "V" has not yet been announced, this is the fifth album (V) of "Alcatrazz" and according to the band the letter "V" also refers to the word "Victory" as they see it as a victory of the band returning stronger than ever despite all odds. For Listening: Spotify, Apple Music Follow us on Facebook or Subscribe to the website "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog & Radio show, Sundays at 11:00

What's the connection between a blonde telecaster guitar, a classic by Simon and Garfunkel, Game of Thrones⚔️ and crypto technology? ...Cryosleep - Matt Bellamy?🤔 ... last year, Muse's lead singer released his Simon and Garfunkel's cover the legendary 'Bridge over troubled water' which is included among his 10 new EP songs, along with his original song 'Pray' which starred in the cult series 'Game Of Thrones⚔️' and his "Covid-19 Song" titled - 'Tomorrow's World'. Simon and Garfunkel's Cover: The Covid period even caused him to make changes to his own repertoire, with a new version of Muse's "Guiding Light". This version has an iconic item that might "steal the show" of the actual performance, a blonde Telecaster Guitar from 1983, underwent rigorous testing by Bellamy's team, before the purchase, to verify that this is indeed the guitar Jeff Buckley used while recording the Imortal "Grace" album. It turns out that Bellamy was so influenced by Buckley, not only because he was so tremendous and unique, but he gave him hope🙏. Bellamy began his musical career in the 90's and as someone who was and still recognized by his high-pitched voice, he had no confidence against the heavier and more aggressive grunge sounds that dominated at the time. After hearing Buckley's 'Grace' he saw how beautiful is the combination of the high voice in rock music, which gave him confidence and courage to believe in himself and his music. Before the release of the EP, Bellamy put up for auction (proceeds went for charity) a special edition of 3 of the EP's songs in Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) files 💽 ... coded by crypto technology, specially for digital assets. These files are becoming more popular in the field of digital art that now days anyone get ... but these files, apart from the quality files that comes straight from the artists, get a unique and original digital signature that matches the collectors' market, like any signature of a great painter in the corner of his paintings🖌️! It's nice that Blamey is trying and advancing with his art alongside technology, in order to make his mark (literally) on his work even via the common form of digital consumption. Still, behind every technology, it's still an art ... that sometimes comes out mesmerizing and sublime over the time. I wonder if Bellamy's art today will become like this... like the immortal 'bridge over troubled water' or Buckley's blonde telecaster that was part of 'Grace'... there are those who would like to hear new interpretations and have someone else play on the guitar of a late hero. But there are those who will say that certain songs and guitars, should be left as they are, without anyone else's touch ... What do you think? 🤔 Spotify: Click Here. Youtube: Click Here. Even in the case of Bellamy, history will probably speak and decide for us. Good and blessed week 🙏 O.Miz 🎧 The Wiz Facebook Page

Friday release # 100 A new song from a new forthcoming album from "U.D.O." Of Udo Dirkschneider, who just don't stop for a moment and continues to release materials from several projects simultaneously. July 2020, U.D.O. Collaborated with "Das Musikkorps der Bundeswehr", the military band of the German Federal Armed Forces, on an album "We Are One". This album included a collaboration with his former bandmates Peter Baltes (bass) and Stefan Kaufmann (guitar) and it led to the formation of a new band called "Dirkschneider & The Old Gang" which released three songs and a mini album called "Arising" in August 2020. Later, in March 2021, the band U.D.O.'s fifth live album "Live in Bulgaria 2020 - Pandemic Survival Show" was released. The Album was recorded on September 18, 2020, and was one of the only shows of such magnitude in front of an audience during the Covid-19 period. Today we are already announcing that the band U.D.O, will release their new album "Game Over", on October 22, 2021 when the leading single from it with the binding name "Metal Never Dies" released today. As can only be understood from the album's title, "Game Over", continues the line of "We Are One" and warns that if humanity does not reconsider a change of behavior, it may find itself facing deadly consequences. The line of protest that calls for the world to awaken can also be learned from the title of the songs themselves. For example, "Prophecy," "Marching Tank" or "Kids And Guns" which deals with increased arms sales and regulation in the U.S. arms industry, leading to higher homicide rates. This is the band's first studio album in 3 years, since the excellent "Steelfactory" LP released in 2018. This is the first time the band has written an entire album with the band's two new members, bassist Tilen Hudrap and guitarist Dee Dammers, who have already visited Israel in a performance at the Havana Club Club in Tel Aviv in April 2019. To listen to: Spotify Song List: 01. Fear Detector 02. Holy Invaders 03. Prophecy 04. Empty Eyes 05. I See Red 06. Metal Never Dies 07. Kids And Guns 08. Like A Beast 09. Don't Wanna Say Goodbye 10. Unbroken 11. Marching Tank 12. Thunder Road 13. Midnight Stranger 14. Speed Seeker 15. Time Control 16. Metal Damnation Follow us on Facebook or Subscribe to the website "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog & Radio show, Sundays at 11:00

Friday Release # 98 And this time ... A 50 year old release !!! A new song by George Harrison, an outtake from the recordings of the immortal album "All Things Must Pass", which suddenly popped up now on the occasion of the 50th anniversary release of the album, which is due out on August 6, 2021. It turns out that when we wrote that in the album "All Things Must Pass" George Harrison's "volcano" erupted, we did not really understand that the echoes of this explosion would continue to resonate even 50 years later... It turns out that the song "Cosmic Empire" released today in its original demo version and without any production is just one of 17 new outtakes and 30 demos (!!!), which did not enter the triple and masterful album. It's just crazy!!! The package will include 5 discs + a Blue Ray disc or 8 vinyl records in the super deluxe version, and we are already excited to get to know a new 50 year old material of the quiet, modest and so talented beatle. Follow us on Facebook or Subscribe to the website "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog & Radio show, Sundays at 11:00

Our latest falling in love "Nothing But Thieves" just dropped a new single !! We are very excited with this new song which sounds like a great evolvement from the previous album "Moral Panic" which came out last year. They have a very simple structure and dynamics but their sound and power are addictive, the integration of Conor Mason vocals with rest of band sound is absolutely amazing. From the first note they grab you, at the beginning it is gentle but than it is getting more and more strong. The band said they were inspired by the Hip-Hop dynamic sound, they compare between some of their heavier songs and the more aggressive side of hip hop which they wanted to try and get with this song. The band said: “It’s dark and chromatic and then it’s mixed like a hip hop track with loud drums and vocals. The idea was to try and explore that territory in the most authentic and fresh way.” Follow us on Facebook or Subscribe to the website "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog & Radio show, Sundays at 11:00