She is a Canadian singer, best known as the lead vocalist of the Swedish melodic death metal band "Arch Enemy", here are some interesting facts about Alissa White-Gluz: (Photo: Stefan Brending) = She was born on July 31, 1985 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. = She is of Jewish descent. Her grandparents were prisoners in concentration camps during World War II and managed to escape. = She is the younger sister of Jasamine White-Gluz who leads the Montreal-based band "No Joy". = Alissa was raised in a family of vegetarians, and has been a vegan since 1998. = Her musical taste range from classical music, 1990s grunge music, punk rock, to hardcore punk. = Alissa's vocal style includes both growling and clean vocals, and she has appeared as a guest vocalist for various power metal, symphonic metal, and deathcore bands. = In 2004 She co-founded the metalcore band "The Agonist" (originally known as "Tempest") with Danny Marino and Chris Kells. = In 2006 Alissa appeared on Canadian Idol singing a cover of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody". = In 2007 "The Agonist" released their debut album, "Once Only Imagined". = In 2009 "The Agonist" released the album "Lullabies for the Dormant Mind". = In 2011 "The Agonist" released the EP "The Escape". = In 2012 "The Agonist" released the album "Prisoners". = The same year Alissa made a guest appearance on "Kamelot's" track "Sacrimony (Angel of Afterlife)" from the album "Silverthorn". = Also the same year Alissa was featured as a coach on an episode of "MTV's Made". = More on 2012, Alissa was a guest vocalist for "Kamelot" during their support act for "Nightwish's" North American tour. = In 2014 Alissa made a guest appearance on Dutch symphonic metal band "Delain's" track "The Tragedy Of The Commons" from the album "The Human Contradiction". (Photo: Fanart.TV) = The same year "Arch Enemy" announced via press release that Alissa would be replacing their former vocalist Angela Gossow. Alissa left "The Agonist", with Vicky Psarakis taking over as vocalist, and "Arch Enemy" released the album "War Eternal" with Alissa as the lead vocalist. = In 2015 year Alissa featured on "Metal Allegiance's" track "We Rock" (originaly by Ronnie James Dio) from the album "Metal Allegiance". = Also on 2015 Alissa voiced the character of The Muse in the game "Karmaflow" in the track "The Muse and the Conductor". = The same year "Kamelot" announced that Alissa would contribute guest vocals to their album "Haven", specifically on the tracks "Liar Liar (Wasteland Monarchy)" and "Revolution". = In 2016: Alissa made many guest appearances on several albums of "Caliban", "And Then She Came", "Delain", "Metal Allegiance" and more. = The same year Alissa signed a deal with "Napalm Records" with the intention to release a solo album entitled "Alissa". = Also in 2016, Alissa appeared in visual companion content to "American Murder Song" as Pretty Lavinia. = In 2017 Alissa featured on "Arch Enemy's" live album "As the Stages Burn!", "Arch Enemy's" album "Will to Power". = The song "First Day in Hell" from "Arch Enemy's" album "Will to Power" was inspired by her grandparents who were prisoners in concentration camps during World War II. = The same year she appeared on Wolfgang von Frankenstein band "Doyle's" second album "Doyle II: As We Die". Wolfgang von Frankenstein is a former "Misfits" guitarist and Alissa have been in a relationship with him since 2014. = In 2018 Alissa recorded guest vocals for: "Angra's" track "Black Widow's Web" from the album "ØMNI". Dee Snider's track "Dead Hearts (Love Thy Enemy)" from the album "For the Love of Metal". Kane Roberts/Alice Cooper's track "Beginning of the End" from the album "The New Normal". = In 2019 "Arch Enemy" released the compilation album "Covered in Blood". = The same year Alissa recorded guest vocals for: "Soilwork's" track "Stålfågel" from the album "Verkligheten". "Carnifex's" track "No Light Shall Save Us" from the album "World War X". Mark Morton's (Lamb of God) track "The Truth Is Dead" from the album "Anesthetic". "Babymetal's" track "Distortion" from the album "Metal Galaxy". = In 2020 Alissa appeared on "Kamelot's" live album "I Am the Empire – Live from the 013". = The Same year she collaborated with Charlotte Wessels on the single "Lizzie". = In 2021 Alissa featured on: "Powerwolf's" remix of their track "Demons Are a Girl's Best Friend". "Me and That Man's" track "Goodbye" from the album "New Man, New Songs, Same Shit, Vol.2". = In 2022: Alissa recorded guest vocals for: The video game "Metal: Hellsinger" on the track "Stygia". Nita Strauss' track "The Wolf You Feed". = The same year "Arch Enemy" released the album "Deceivers". = In Alissa posed as a mermaid in a PETA anti-fishing ad campaign. = The same year she appeared in the documentary "Punk Rock Vegan Movie" by Moby. = In 2024 She collaborated with Charlotte Wessels on the single "Fool's Parade". = Alissa has been selected multiple times as one of "the hottest chicks in metal" by Revolver Magazine. = Alissa received a Libby award from PETA for her work in an international campaign advocating against the hunting of Canadian seals. = The end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026 marked a period of major changes and announcements for Alissa. In November 2025, "Arch Enemy" announced that Alissa was leaving the band after more than a decade. In March 2026, Alissa revealed that she had formed a new band called "Blue Medusa", and just two months later, it was announced that she had joined "DragonForce" as the band's second vocalist. 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On July 17, 1981, "Journey" released their 7th studio album. On this album, "Journey" reinvented itself. It became its best-selling studio album with sales of over 10 million copies in the U.S. alone. An album that became a milestone for "AOR" and "Hair Metal" bands such as Bon Jovi, "Cinderella", "Poison, and more, Who will try to recreate the successful formula in albums that will combine sweet metal ballads alongside melodic hard rock songs. What's more, this is the album that produced the band's biggest hit "Don't Stop Believin'" which on February 25, 2021, crossed the one billion streaming mark on Spotify, a mark that belongs only to a small handful of rock bands such as "Queen" with "Bohemian Rhapsody". This tremendous success is largely attributed to changes in the band's lineup and the departure of lead keyboardist and singer Greg Rollie who was also the heart and soul of the band up to that point. "Journey" was founded in San Francisco, California in 1973 by guitarist Neal Schon and keyboardist and singer Greg Rollie, who had just left the band "Santana". The musical style that characterized the band in its infancy was a progressive rock with jazz and fusion. The band then numbered four members and after three failed albums, the record company Columbia pressured the band to add a leading charismatic singer and change their music style. The long-awaited change came in the fourth album "Infinity" released in 1978, then the band was joined by singer Steve Perry, whose the initial intention was that he will share the singing roles with Greg Rollie and Neal Schon. This change dictated by the record company was enough for Greg Rollie, who in the late 1980s decided to leave the band. Understandably, Rollie's departure was no small event. Rarely will a band manage to survive after the departure of one of its leaders and the living spirit behind it, let alone reinvent itself and even be more successful. However, the story of "Journey" is one of those rare cases and today it can be said that the band's tremendous success was made possible because of (and not despite) Rollie's departure, as his departure allowed the entry of keyboardist, singer, and guitarist Jonathan Cain, who is British pop-rock band "The Babys" in which he was a member just broke up. Cain became one of the band's three main writers and contributed greatly to its immense popularity and success. (Photo: Wallpaperflare.com) With Cain's help, the band managed to create a new sound and style on this album that combined hard rock, heavy metal, AOR, and pop, with melodic and catchy songs alongside saccharine ballads that burned the charts and were played non-stop on radio stations. The combination of Steve Perry, Neal Schon, and Jonathan Cain seems to have been exactly what the band needed to create the "big bang". This album produced some of the band's biggest hits, including "Don't Stop Believin'". Cain's classic piano opening with Perry's gentle voice creates an overwhelming melodic combination that can't be resisted. And how beautiful is Neal Schon's guitar that really had to be held back here for a whole minute before pouring metallic rain straight from the palm-muted strings of his guitar. This rain that starts as a light drizzle slowly turns into a heavy rain that ends with the moaning of the guitar that just screams its pain into the sky. What an amazing travel song with a very special structure. Anyone looking for a chorus will not really find it here. This song does not have a traditional pattern of Verse, catchy chorus, bridge, Verse, Catchy Chorus Etc. The verse and the bridge are the catchy ones here and the seemingly chorus with the words "Don't Stop Believin'" comes only at 3:20 of the song. And what bass playing from Ross Valory we get here. Ross who also sings background vocals simply transcends himself, and this happens throughout the album with intelligent, bold, and dominant bass playing. Listen to Neal Schon's simple and catchy riff in "Stone in Love", but make no mistake even for a moment, Schon is capable of much more than that and if you have doubts listen to his short and fast solo at 1:53 and the long solo that starts at 2:36. Neal Schon is a great guitarist, technical and precise, but his greatness is actually in restraint and emotion and that is reflected in this album in particular. He knows when to come in with a crazy solo and when needed he knows how to take it back and settle for a little touch, a clumsy line, or short and smart guitar sentences, which may sound small but add so much. It may not sound like it but Neal Schon is present and acting at every moment on this album, as in the breaking and exciting solo at the end of the song "Who's Crying Now" the first and most successful single from the album, and he just bounces the song to another level. The album also includes "Open Arms" which became the band's biggest hit from the album. The song's roots go to Cain's band "The Babys", for which he wrote the original melody. The band refused to accept the song as being too "saccharine" but here it became an amazing and timeless rock ballad. The song went into quite a few soundtracks of movies and series and even won many cover versions including even of Barry Manilow, "Boyz II Men" and Celine Dion. One of our favorite songs on the album is "Mother, Father", a true classic designed by the father of Neal Schon, jazz musician Matt Schon who also received joint credit for his writing. A melodic and melodramatic song, full of emotion with an ingenious chord structure, which develops until it culminates with a surrealistic, amazing, and harmonious outing. It is interesting to note that the remastered version of the album includes the song "La Raza del Sol" which was released as a b-side to the song "Still They Ride" - another melancholic and addictive ballad, which was released as the fourth single from the album. The song corresponds with Neal Schon's early days in "Santana's" Latin rock and features a crazy solo of his. For Listening: Spotify, Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook / Instagram or Subscribe to our website

On August 1, 1988, "Soundgarden" released their second EP "Fopp". This EP brings us together with a band that is still trying and experimenting, a band that is looking for the musical direction that will define it. With one original song ("Kingdom of Come") and two cover versions ("Swallow My Pride" and "Fopp"), this EP does not have what will soon produce "The Revolution", but it is still interesting, if only to learn about the processes that a band goes through on the way to greatness. "Soundgarden" was among the first to perform a cover version of the song "Swallow My Pride" by "Green River", which will later be performed by other bands. It is interesting to note that one of the riffs in this song is taken from the song "This Ain't the Summer of Love" by the band "Blue Öyster Cult". Moreover, in the version of "Green River" the lyrics of the last two verses are also taken from the original song of "Blue Öyster Cult". The second cover version is the theme song - "Fopp". It is especially interesting since it is a cover of a song by the band "Ohio Players" which plays mainly funk, soul, and R&B. Guitarist Kim Thayil noted that the intention was to take the song and shape it so that it would sound like "AC/DC". Is that so? Judge for yourself. We actually heard there a bit of "Faith No More" from the Chuck Moseley era. Two years later, in May 1990, this EP was merged with the band's first EP - "Screaming Life" in a special release called "Screaming Life / Fopp". You can listen to "Screaming Life / Fopp" on: Spotify, Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook / Instagram or Subscribe to our website

"Stone Sour's" second album, "Come What (Ever) May", was released on August 1, 2006. So let's find out some interesting facts about the album: 1. This is the band's best-selling album to date !! 2. The album was recorded in "Studio 606" which is Dave Grohl's private recording studio in Los Angeles. 3. Drummer Joel Ekman recorded only two songs for the album, as he decided to leave the band due to his son's illness. 4. Drummer Roy Mayorga from the band "Soulfly" replaced Joel to record the rest of the songs on the album, apart from the first song played by Shannon Larkin, drummer of the band "Godsmack". Roy then became the band's regular drummer. After the band went on an unlimited hiatus Roy went back to his former band. 5. A number of famous hits have come out of this album such as: "30 / 30-150", "Through Glass", "Made Of Scars", "Sillyworld" and "Zzyzx Rd". 6. The song "30 / 30-150" earned the band a nomination in the "Best Metal Performance" category at the 2007 Grammy Awards. 7. The name of the song is taken from the size of Corey Taylor's pants and the weight he had when he was in high school, the 30/30 size of the jeans, and 150 lbs which is 68 kg of body weight. 8. In this album, the band presented a more diverse dynamic of songs with the list being quite balanced between the hard rock and the softer and more user-friendly parts, this is also one of the reasons why this album added to the band's popularity. An example of this is the single "Through Glass" which features a softer and more digestible part. 9. Unlike the first album where all the music was written by Josh Rand the band's guitarist and the lyrics were written by Corey, in this album each of the band members had a contribution to write and everyone was a co-creator. 10. Josh said in an interview that accompanied the release of the album, that after the recordings of the album he returned to his job as a neon lighting technician, and that he really likes this job as well as being with his family. 11. On this album the band members wanted to prove that they are here to stay. Some of you may not know, but "Stone Sour" was formed before "Slipknot" and the band members did not want to adopt the image of "Corey Taylor's side project" but to be a real band. As of now the band went on to an unlimited hiatus and we hope they will be back. Listen to the album on: Spotify, Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook / Instagram or Subscribe to our website

Alanis Morissette, the iconic Canadian singer-songwriter, returns with her ninth studio album, "Such Pretty Forks in the Road," delivering a raw and introspective collection that speaks to the depths of human emotions. It is Morissette's first studio album in eight years, following 2012's Havoc and Bright Lights. Known for her unapologetic honesty and emotional depth, Morissette once again opens her heart wide to her audience, weaving tales of vulnerability, growth, and self-discovery. Inspired by her experiences with motherhood and grappling with postpartum depression, the album presents an intimate and poignant exploration of her journey through life's challenges. The album's opener, "Smiling," sets the tone for the rest of the record, delving into the complexities of emotional pain while still maintaining a glimmer of hope. It serves as an honest reflection of the struggles she faced, acknowledging her journey through depression and postpartum anxiety. Morissette's vocals, though mellowed by time, retain a haunting quality, drawing listeners into her world of introspection. The standout track, "Reasons I Drink," is a quintessential Alanis Morissette song. It showcases her signature wit and introspection, confronting her struggles with addiction and mental health while embracing them with self-awareness and acceptance. The emotionally charged lyrics are complemented by a haunting melody that leaves a lasting impression. Throughout "Such Pretty Forks in the Road," Morissette's songwriting remains deeply personal and reflective. "Diagnosis" explores themes of identity and self-rediscovery, inspired by her journey with postpartum depression. It's a poignant reminder that even during life's darkest moments, there can be a glimmer of light to guide us through. Similarly, "Reckoning" and "Missing the Miracle" delves into the complexities of relationships and address the inevitable challenges faced. The former serves as a rallying cry for self-empowerment, while the latter explores the universal struggle of appreciating the beauty in the present moment. One of the album's highlights is "Sandbox Love." Morissette showcases her musical maturity, blending poignant storytelling with a hauntingly beautiful melody. It's a song that tugs at heartstrings and reveals her growth as an artist throughout her career. In conclusion, Alanis Morissette's "Such Pretty Forks in the Road" is a cathartic journey through life's emotional landscape. It showcases her unwavering commitment to introspection and honesty, further cementing her status as a trailblazer in the alternative rock and singer-songwriter genres. While not without some minor flaws, this album is a captivating testament to the resilience of the human spirit and is sure to resonate with both loyal fans and newcomers alike. Listen to the album on:: Spotify, Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook / Instagram or Subscribe to our website

On July 31, 2020 "Alcatrazz" released their 4th album "Born Innocent". It's a crazy comeback of "Alcatrazz", after 34 years of silence, with a simply excellent album! As mentioned, this is the band's fourth album since "Dangerous Games" released in 1986. The legendary singer Graham Bonnet returns to collaborate here with two of the original band members, keyboardist Jimmy Waldo and bassist Gary Shea, with the guitarist Joe Stump, known among others from the bands "Trash Broadway" and "Reign of Terror", and Mark Benquechea on drums. The trigger for the release of the album was three reunion shows of the above group, which were held in 2017 in Japan. The performances were recorded in the live album/DVD called - "Parole Denied - Tokyo 2017", and the reactions the band received pushed the members to write new material for the current album. The album also includes many surprises and guests, among them the guitarist Bob Kulick, known among other things for his membership in the band "Kiss" and in the group of Alice Cooper, who passed away about two months ago, on 5/28. Kulik wrote the song "I Am The King" and also played on it. Another star who is hosted here is Steve Vai who was a member of the band in 1984-1985 and wrote and performed the song "Dirty Like The City". Other guests are Chris Impellitteri who wrote and plays guitar in the excellent opening song "Born Innocent", bassist Don Van Stavern from the band "Riot" who participated in writing and playing the excellent song "Polar Bear" and the song "Fin McCool", in which the virtuoso guitarist Nozomu Wakai is also a guest. And if you thought we were done with the big celebration of the guest artists on the album, then you were wrong. Dario Mollo is a guest on the song "Warth Lane" and Jeff Waters, the well-known and well-known from the Canadian thrash band "Annihilator", plays a crazy solo on the song "Paper Flags". Here it is worth noting that the singer Graham Bonnet sounds excellent here and it seems as if he has not lost his legendary voice. So if you're craving a bit of "vintage" heavy metal, you're welcome to listen to this album that sounds really promising. "Alcatraz" is back and it feels as if it has always been here and that 34 years haven't really passed!. For Listening: Spotify "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook / Instagram or Subscribe to our website

Singer M. Shadows was born on July 31, 1981, so let's get to know him a little: (Photo: Facebook) 1. His full name is Matthew Charles Sanders and he was born in Fountain Valley, California. 2. The first time he listened to rock music was when his father gave him a "Guns N 'Roses" tape as a gift. 3. He started playing the guitar when he was a child but he acquired his musical ability when he learned to play the piano. 4. His first band was a punk band called "Successful Failure" in which he was a guitarist. (Photo: Pinterest) 5. In 1999 when he was only 18 he formed with his drummer friend James Sullivan the band "Avenged Sevenfold", they also added their friend from guitar school Zachary Baker and complete the band joined bassist Matt Wendt. (Photo: Lisa Johnson) 6. Although he is not a religious man, Shadows gave the band the name based on the story of Kane and Abel from the Bible. 7. He decide on the nickname M . Shadows since he felt he was the gloomiest character among the band members, and the idea to adopt nicknames came from bands they grew up with like "Guns N' Roses" with Slash and Head + Munky From "Korn". 8. In 2001 "Avenged Sevenfold" released their debut album "Sounding the Seventh Trumpet". Shadows often use this album with the growling roars befitting "Metalcore". 9. That same year the lead guitarist and also a childhood friend of Shadows Synyster Gates joined the band. 10. A year later the band left their record label and signed with the label "Hopeless Records", they re-released their first album and started getting exposure. 11. In 2003 they released their second album "Waking the Fallen". The single "Unholy Confessions" was released from the album, but the song "Eternal Rest" entered "Kerrang" magazine's "666 Songs You Must Own" list. "Metal Hammer" magazine ranked the album 6th on the list of the 100 best albums of the 21st century. On this album, you can already feel the change in Shadows' voice that moves more towards the graul-free singing. 12. In 2003 the band left its label and signed with "Warner Bros. Records" and in the same year, Shadows underwent surgery due to a problem with his vocal cords. 13. In 2005 the band released their third album "City of Evil". On this album, the band's style began to move more from Metalcore to Hard Rock / Heavy Metal. The album features several very successful singles such as "Burn It Down", "Beast and the Harlot", "Seize the Day" and one of the band's beautiful songs "Bat Country". The album entered "Rolling Stone" magazine's list of the 100 greatest metal albums of all time. 14. This is without a doubt the band's breakthrough album that brought it international exposure, following that A7X was invited to Ozzfest and performed together with bands like: "System Of A Down", "Disturbed" and more. 15. For the benefit of this album Shadows worked hard to improve his vocal abilities. He wanted to convey roughness and power in clean singing without growling. He worked for 9 months with a famous vocal guide named Ron Anderson who worked with artists like Axl Rose and Chris Cornell, and indeed on this album he almost didn't growl and his vocal color got a uniqueness that now characterizes the band. (Photo: imdb.com) 16. Not only because of the musical change but also because of the length of A7X performances and the length of the tour Shadows decided to change his approach to singing. He felt he was unable to endure long performances and often even developed warts on the vocal cords following his screams, growl, and roars. 17. In 2007 A7X released its fourth album bearing the band's name and despite mixed reviews, the album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200. This is also the band's latest album The Rev. 18. In 2010 the band released their fifth album "Nightmare". The album came out in the shadow of The Rev's death and went straight to number one on Billboard. 19. In 2011, Shadows won the Best Vocalist Award at "Metal Hammer" Magazine's Golden God Awards. At the same ceremony, the band picked up two more awards Guitarist of the Year and the Album of the Year awards. 20. In 2013, the band released their sixth album "Hail to the King". The album went straight to number one on the Billboard charts and achieved that status in the European charts as well. The album included several successful singles such as: "Hail to the King", "Shepherd of Fire" and "This Means War". On this album, the band changed their style with influences of blues rock, reminiscent of "Led Zeppelin" and "Black Sabbath", and of course the comparison to Metallica's "Black Album" in this case is obvious ... 21. In 2016, the band released their seventh album "The Stage". Here, too, the musical direction has changed by several degrees and is moving more toward prog-metal. This is the band's first concept album with the main theme being artificial intelligence and the self-destruction of society. The album peaked at number four on the Billboard 200 and earned the band a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Rock Song category. 22. Shadows has collaborated with many artists such as: Slash, "Steel Panther", "The Confession", "Good Charlotte", "Fozzy" and more. 23. The game "Call of Duty: Black Ops 4" has the character of Shadows who can be chosen as a game character. 24. In 2018, the band released an EP called "Black Reign" which includes all the songs that were included in the games series "Call of Duty: Black Ops". 25. In June 2023, the band released their eighth album "Life Is But A Dream...". The album comes out almost 7 years after their previous album "The Stage" and for the first time since the album "Nightmare" it also includes contributions from the late drummer The Rev in the songs "Mattel" and "Beautiful Morning". 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Here are some interesting facts about Adam Duritz, better known as the lead singer of the rock band "Counting Crows". (Photo: Fanart.TV) = Adam Fredric Duritz was born on August 1, 1964, in Baltimore, Maryland. = He is of Jewish descent. = He co-founded "Counting Crows" in San Francisco, Bay Area, California, in 1991 with producer/guitarist David Bryson. = The same year he released the first demo tape with "Counting Crows". = In 1992 the band signed a lucrative deal with "Geffen Records" after a bidding war between nine different record labels. = In 1993 "Counting Crows" released their debut album, "August and Everything After," which featured the hit singles "Mr. Jones", "Round Here", "Rain King", "A Murder of One" and more. Duritz wrote most of the songs on the album. = In 1994 "August and Everything After" reached multi-platinum status, boosting the band's popularity, selling more than 7 million copies in the United States alone. = After the overnight multi-platinum success of the debut album, Adam decided to find a real job to help keep his head clear after the suicide of Kurt Cobain. He bartended at The "Viper Room" in Hollywood, which was still owned by Johnny Depp at the time. = In 1996 he released the second "Counting Crows" album, "Recovering the Satellites." Again Duritz was the main writer of the songs, including "A Long December", which he wrote after his friend was hit by a motorist and injured. = In 1997 he co-founded the record label "E Pluribus Unum" and had signed Joe 90, "Gigolo Aunts", and Neilson Hubbard. = In 1988 the band released "Across a Wire: Live in New York City" - a double-live album, featuring songs from their first two albums, and a previously unreleased hidden track, "Chelsea". = In 1999 he released "This Desert Life," the third studio album with "Counting Crows". The song "Colorblind" was in the soundtrack of "Cruel Intentions" and the non-album track "Baby, I'm a Big Star Now" was in the soundtrack of the movie "Rounders". = In 2002 "Counting Crows" released "Hard Candy," featuring the hit "Big Yellow Taxi" with Vanessa Carlton. = In 2004 Duritz co-wrote and performed the song "Accidentally in Love" for the Shrek 2 soundtrack, earning an Academy Award nomination and a BMI Award. = Known for their live performance and unique live versions for their songs "Counting Crows" released their second live album "New Amsterdam - Live at Heineken Music Hall" in 2006. = In 2007 Adam launched the record label "Tyrannosaurus Records". = In 2008 "Counting Crows" released "Saturday Nights & Sunday Mornings," their fifth studio album. The album was divided into two sides: the rock music of Saturday Nights and the more country-influenced Sunday Mornings. = In 2012 Duritz released "Underwater Sunshine (Or What We Did on Our Summer Vacation)," a cover album with "Counting Crows". = In 2013 the band released their third live album "Echoes of the Outlaw Roadshow", It was available for purchase in pre-orders for tickets to their co-headlining tour with "The Wallflowers". = In 2014 he released "Somewhere Under Wonderland," the seventh studio album with "Counting Crows" - the band's first album of original material in six years. = In 2018 he co-founded the "Underwater Sunshine" Music Festival. = The same year "Counting Crows" toured to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their debut album. = In 2021 he released the EP "Butter Miracle, Suite One" with "Counting Crows". = Duritz briefly dated actress Jennifer Aniston in 1995. = This wouldn't be the only "Friends" actor that Duritz dated. In 1997, he was in a brief relationship with Courteney Cox after she starred in the "Counting Crows'" "A Long December" music video. = He has a sister named Nicole, who is mentioned in his song "Children in Bloom." = He has had a long-time close friendship with actress Mary-Louise Parker. Their birthdays are a day apart: she was born on August 2, 1964. = Adam Duritz has been open about his struggles with mental health and is a mental health advocate. He has dissociative mental health issues, disclosed publicly in 2008. = Adam Duritz has collaborated with "The Wallflowers" on the album "Bringing Down the Horse" on the track "6th Avenue Heartache". = He also collaborated with "Live" on their album "V" singing backing vocals on "Flow". (Photo: Fanart.TV) = Duritz collaborated with other various artist like Ryan Adams, Peter Stuart, "Dashboard Confessional", Maria Taylor, and Nanci Griffith. = He has a keen interest in wine and launched his own wine label called "Elyseum". In 2018, Duritz became an investor in three wineries based in Napa Valley. = Duritz was an executive producer for the film "The Locusts" and produced the ensemble comedy film "Freeloaders." He also appeared in the 2007 mockumentary film "Farce of the Penguins." = In August 2019, he traveled to London and shave his dreadlocks, which he had worn since the formation of "Counting Crows". = Since its founding in 1991, "Counting Crows" has sold over 20 million records. = Dutitz released seven studio albums with them that have been certified gold or platinum. "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook / Instagram or Subscribe to our website

Today we want to tell you about an Israeli metal legend named the late Sami Shmoulik "The Horse" Avigal. "Use pursuant to Section 27A of the Copyright Law" 1. Sami (Shmoulik) Avigal was born in Morocco in 1944 (his Facebook page mentions his birthday as August 5, 1954). 2. In 1955 he immigrated to Israel with his family and as a child, he lived in Bat Yam. 3. In his youth, Shmoulik admired the rock and roll stars of the era, Elvis Presley and Cliff Richard. 4. From the 1960s onwards, Shmoulik was a member of several "rhythm bands" in Israel, including "The New Wave", "Coco and the Parisians", "Hanemerim", "HaNezirim", "Hasus Halavan", and more. 5. Most of the bands played rock music on which Shmoulik grew up on, but also Greek and Oriental music. 6. In addition to his powerful singing, Shmoulik also played bass guitar in some of the bands. 7. In 1973, Shmoulik formed the band "HaTzabarim", which included refugee members of the bands "The Monks" and the "HaOranim". Shmoulik was the one who gave the band its name. The band recorded a floppy disk with cover versions of the songs of the band "Kaveret" which was banned from broadcasting. 8. Due to his large face and body, Shmoulik was nicknamed "the horse". 9. In 1979 Shmoulik moved to the Netherlands and joined the band "Mover" with whom he recorded several demos. 10. In 1980 he moved to the Dutch band "Hammerhead" of which he was a member until 1982. 11. In 1982 he joined one of the first heavy metal bands in the Netherlands - "Picture", as a replacement for the singer and one of the band's founders - Ronald van Prooijen. 12. Together with "Picture" Shmoulik recorded the excellent album "Diamond Dreamer" which was released in 1982 and is considered to this day it's the best album. The album was a great success in the Netherlands and Europe and gave the band a lot of publicity, with the help of which it got to warm artists like "AC/DC", "Ted Nugent" and "Saxon". 13. The same year, Shmoulik came with the band to Israel for a mini-tour that included 5 performances. 14. After recording the album, Shmoulik suggested that the band will add another guitarist to thicken its sound, and thanks to his advice, guitarist Chriz Van Jaarsveld was recruited. 15. After the end of the tour and the recruitment of the new guitarist, Shmoulik got into an argument with the band manager and as a result was fired. 16. In 1985, Avigal joined another Dutch metal band - "Horizon" with which he recorded the album "Master Of The Game". "Use pursuant to Section 27A of the Copyright Law" 17. In 1986 Shmoulik left the Netherlands and moved to New York. He stayed at Tom Jude's family home in Long Island, NY, and joined his band "Warhead" - a thrash metal band formed in 1984, Neil Benderman (Titan) bass, Mike Gallino (Minute Man) drums, Tom Jude (MX) guitar, replacing Ron Simmons (The Commander) vocals. 18. Later that year Avigal joined the metal band "The Rods", with whom he recorded the album "Heavier Than Thou". This band also included guitarist David "Rock" Feinstein, a cousin of Ronnie James Dio who also played with him on "ELF". 19. After that Tom Jude and Avigal Formed "Vision". The band was based in Cortland NY and included Schmoulik Avigal (Picture, Horizon, Rods) vocals, Tom Jude (Doro Pesch, Holy Water, American Mafia) guitars, Jose Ferro (Screaming Lords) bass, Chris Crooken (Battalion) drums. "Vision" recorded a demo that included 4 songs. 20. In 1997, Avigal and guitarist Danny Shetrit (guitar) formed the band "Moonrock" with Eric Klaastad (bass), Dennis Monroe (drums) and Ken Distin (keyboards). The band recorded a 12-track demo. 21. Avigal's widow - Mrs. Gwen Avigal - owns the master-tapes for "Moonrock" and "Vision" Projects and finally these songs will be released with the help of "Classic Metal Records", on the album "Mindless Creatures", which will include the 12 tracks by "Moonrock" and the 4 tracks by "Vision", as bonus tracks. 22. In 1990 Avigal joined a new band called "HARPO" with whom he recorded a demo with three songs. The demo did not mature into an album and the band disbanded. You can see a rare performance of the band together with Shmoulik here: 23. In 2003 Sami moved to Florida, he settled in Jacksonville, and recorded the album "Under A Savage Sky" with Jack Starr and the band "Guardians Of The Flame". 24. Avigal then decided to set up his own band. He moved to Cortland New York and formed "Avigal" with which he recorded, among other things, the album "Unbroken" which was released in 2011. 25. On July 30, 2020, Avigal succumbed to cancer. He was 76 years old at his death. God bless his memory! To listen to the great album "Diamond Dreamer" choose a link: Spotify, Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook / Instagram or Subscribe to our website

Prepare the handkerchiefs because this is going to be a review of one of the most exciting and tear-dropping albums we know. Which was released on July 30, 1996. "Alice In Chains" "MTV Unplugged" show which took place on April 10th of that year. The album "Alice In Chains: MTV Unplugged" is a magical, special, exciting, and different album from most of the other albums we have reviewed. It's hard to put the finger on a specific thing that makes this album so different, exciting, and special, but it's probably a combination of several factors. From the song's choice, to the full of emotional performance, scenery, and even the general atmosphere that prevailed during the show. All of these, are what made this show one of the most notable events in the history of modern rock. This show comes after almost three years in which "Alice In Chains" has disappeared from the spotlight, and has not performed at all. In 1994 Layne Staley's condition began to deteriorate as a result of depression and increased drug use, he was unable to function in recordings, performances, and even outside of them. Layne's condition was so bad that after the release of the album "Alice In Chains" in 1995, the band did not even go on tour to promote it. This of course did not prevent this mighty album from reaching number one on Billboard, but it certainly testifies to the condition of Layne and the band at the time. (Photo: YouTube) And it did not end there, as the situation became more and more difficult both for the band and for Layne. He bought an apartment in Seattle, solitude, cutting ties with the band, friends, and family. The band members later testified that they always tried to keep in touch with him, but this rarely came to action. Many times MTV executives begged "AIC" to perform the acoustic performance, which became a kind of tan audition for authenticity and musical talent. When bands like "Pearl Jam", "Nirvana" and "Stone Temple Pilots" have already passed the test, with great success, it was expected that "AIC" do the same. The band finally succumbed to pressure and went up to perform the "test" on April 10, 1996, on the stage of the Brooklyn Academy of Music in Brooklyn, New York. Like any other "student", Alice took the test. Only this time it was reinforced by another guitarist - "Scott Olson", guitarist, bassist, and producer, who previously played with the band "Heart". But it was not at all simple to go up for an acoustic performance, so exposed, with no effects, amplifiers, and distortions that might cover up mistakes, nonsense, and even fakes, certainly not in the band's condition and certainly not in Staley's poor mental and physical condition. Add to the fact that this is the band's first performance in three years, and another not-so-simple fact - Jerry Cantrell took the stage sick due to food poisonings caused by a sausage he ate before the show, and you have a shaky "card tower" that any light breeze can collapse completely. Anyone who watched the show saw at first glance that something bad was happening. First public appearance in three years and the guy looks skinny, white, and pale, only a shadow of himself. He took the stage with pink hair, and dark sunglasses, and wrapped in a jacket underneath a woolen knit. Even when he put out one or two sentences between the songs, it could be seen that it required a supreme effort from him, but the songs themselves he performed exemplary as if he spared unnecessary energy between the songs and invested the rest of his energy in the performance itself. He gave it all, groaning, shouting, and screaming his wounded soul out through the lyrics, in a way that made this show so historic and equally tragic. (Photo: YouTube) During that month, after the aforementioned performance, the band made 4 consecutive appearances as an opening show for the band "Kiss". ​​That night Layne took an overdose of drugs and was rushed to the hospital. This was the last time the band performed with Layne. Although there are no special performances, other versions, or hysterical covers on this album. Although the songs are quite close to the original performance, there is something very exciting and special about these performances that plays into our guts and makes this album so exemplary. On one hand, it takes the acoustic performance of the band and amplifies them even more, and on the other hand, it peels off its electrical performance and undresses them in such a touching and soft way. The harmony in the singing between Layne and Jerry also gets a very strong emphasis here, especially when all the instruments in the background are acoustic. And if we were talking about a test, then this album undoubtedly passed it with excellency. It highlights the tremendous abilities and amazing talent that the members of this band have, who even in such difficult conditions manage to shine and transcend themselves. Just like that whole which is much more than the sum of its parts. The vocal combination between Jerry and Layne comes in this performance to unimaginable intensities. Even though you know it's a performance and you hear the audience in the background, these two just present you with the song intimately and magically, and you feel like it's just you with them alone in the room. When listening to the album, one feels that many elements that we did not notice in the original performance are reflected here, not only because of the use of acoustic instruments but because of many other things... The album opens with "Nutshell" and the band just launched that atomic bomb right from the start with a performance that is capable of melting steel. No matter how many times you've heard this song in "Jar Of Flies", this performance will still make you weep like a little kid. Opening the show with this song, without any introduction or opening sentences, gives it a particularly dramatic and terrifying volume, with the lyrics of the song so clear and distinct, putting you in a straight line straight into Layne's wounded soul, and you suddenly become a bystander in all the difficult scenes he went through. Not only that, but it's even more painful to know that this will be the last time the band performed the song with Layne Staley. From there we continue to "Brother" and "No Excuses", from the acoustic EP's "SAP" and "Jar Of Flies". Jerry grabs the front of the stage here in his melancholy voice and diversifies the sound for us a bit. Layne complements it with background vocals, especially in the chants, and the harmony between them is so precise and perfect. From there, there is no way back and you find yourself gliding down the slopes of emotion that flood, wash, and cover you from all sides. Immediately afterward we move on to four acoustic performances of electric songs. There is no doubt that this show was planned and designed down to the smallest detail, to let the audience experience drama and suspense, with energetic songs combined with more relaxed songs, to create one complete, one-time, and unforgettable experience. The first in a row is the song "Sludge Factory" from their latest album with Layne. This song opens with a miss by Layne, who also stops the song with the word Fuck!!! After 42 seconds. In the DVD version, they kept this part, but in the album version, it was cut out. This mistake was so authentic, human, and moving, that in our humble opinion, it was a mistake to cut it out. Not only did it not detract from the enjoyment and line-up of the band, but she opened a small window for us that helps feel a little of the "electrifying" atmosphere that prevailed in that hoop and it illustrates the "vibes" between the audience and the band members. In the next song "Down In A Hole", Layne's cry of pain can no longer be ignored. He is carried on with Jerry and Scott's acoustic guitars, wrapped in Jerry's background vocals, sometimes weak and sometimes loud, as if Layne is trying to explain something to us, wants us to understand how he feels, and cries out to us for help from the lyrics. It is followed by "Angry Chair" and "Rooster" who together with the previous song complete an amazing sequence from the masterpiece album "Dirt". There is no doubt that the acoustic performance simply breaks the songs down into elements and rebuilds them, with much more emotion and depth. This series of songs demonstrates the greatness of the band and its ability to present to us "the same lady with a completely different overcoat", in a way that just tears you to shreds, piece by piece. After the "Dirt" trilogy we get a touch from "SAP" with "Got Me Wrong", and you better take a deep breath before you listen to this song, because Layne's vocal cords in the chorus just tear our hearts out and penetrate us through every possible layer of defense. Immediately afterward we return to the album "Alice In Chains" with "Heaven Beside You", and Jerry takes the reins here again with a vocal performance that does not fall short of his friend Layne, who this time completes it with background vocals. Next came "Would?" which is perhaps, the song that is most identified with the band, which is also among the greatest songs in the Grunge genre, if not the greatest of them all. This song is so identified with the original performance that it was not clear how it would be received in its acoustic version, but nonetheless, this performance is tremendous and reveals to us once again the tremendous abilities of this amazing band. After two more songs from the album, "Alice In Chains" - "Frogs" and "Over Now", the show comes to an end with a new song called "Killer Is Me". Bassist Mike Inez was replaced here with Scott who goes on to play bass and he takes on the lead guitar role. By the way, as mentioned above, Scott was among others the guitarist of the band "Heart", whose sister friends Wilson also came from Seattle, he was in good contact with friends from "Alice" and even hosted them at the pavilion. Before concluding we will note that several other improvised tracks have entered the DVD and album versions. First, playing the opening track from "Metallica's" "Enter Sandman". The piece like the caption on Mike Inez's bass guitar "Friends Don't Let Friends Get Friends Haircuts...", was aimed at "Metallica's" members who sat in the front row of the audience, for the first time with their short haircuts. The second, Jerry's country section annoyed Layne a bit. At the same time, Jerry's country section did not fully enter and was cut a bit in the album version, and here too one has to regret the editing work that cut the section, as the full section conveys a sense of authenticity and also connects the listener to the experience the audience went through in that magical performance. This album is without a doubt a rare moment of heavenly revelation which fortunately was immortalized and preserved forever... Official documentation of one of the last performances performed by one of Rock's great vocalists. Listen to the album (accompanied by handkerchiefs only) on Spotify, Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook / Instagram or Subscribe to our website

He is a prominent figure in Chicago blues who has influenced generations of guitarists, such as Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Keith Richards, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jeff Beck, John Mayer and many more. Here are some interesting facts about Buddy Guy: (Photo: Fanart.TV) = Born: July 30, 1936, in Lettsworth, Louisiana. His full name is George "Buddy" Guy. = Early Influences: Grew up listening to blues on the radio and playing a homemade two-string instrument his father bought him for 2 dollars. = First Guitar: Later he received a Harmony acoustic guitar, later donated to the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame". = Hard Childhood: as a child, Guy would pick cotton for $2.50 per 100 pounds. = Early Career: Performed with bands in Baton Rouge in the mid-1950s. = Move to Chicago: Relocated to Chicago on September 25, 1957, to pursue a career in music. = First Recordings: Made his first recordings in 1958 with “Sit and Cry (The Blues)” and “This Is the End.” = Cobra Records: Signed with Cobra Records in 1958 and recorded with Ike Turner. = Chess Records: Signed with Chess Records in 1960, becoming a session guitarist. = Revolutionized Electric Guitar: Already in the 1960s, Buddy Guy pushed the boundaries of electric guitar with jaw-dropping skills and innovative techniques. Eric Clapton recalled seeing Guy perform in London's Marquee Club in 1965, impressing him with his technique and pick the guitar with his teeth and play it over his head—two tricks that later influenced Jimi Hendrix. (Photo: Val Wilmer) = Influence on Rock Guitarists: Became a significant influence on rock guitarists like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Stevie Ray Vaughan during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. = Eric Clapton Influence: Eric Clapton described him as "the best guitar player alive." = Junior Wells Collaboration: Collaborated with harmonica player Junior Wells, recording the album "Hoodoo Man Blues" in 1965. Later was involved in 10 more albums with Junior Wells. = American Folk Blues Festival: Participated in the European tour in 1965. = Vanguard Records: Released his debut solo album, “I Left My Blues in San Francisco,” in 1967 on Vanguard Records. = Memphis Slim collaboration: Collaborated with blues pianist on the album "Southside Reunion" released in 1971. = Checkerboard Lounge: Established The Checkerboard Lounge in 1972 with partner L.C. Thurman. = Polka-Dot Guitars: Known for his custom model Fenders with a Polka-dot finish, a tribute to his late mother. = Role in Supershow: Appeared onstage at the 1969 "Supershow" music documentary film with Eric Clapton, "Led Zeppelin", Jack Bruce, Stephen Stills and others. = Phil Guy Collaboration: Collaborated with his brother Phil Guy on the album "Buddy & Phil" released in 1981. Later released 4 more albums with him. = Buddy Guy’s Legends: Opened his blues club “Buddy Guy’s Legends” in Chicago in 1989. = Grammy Awards: Won his first Grammy Award in 1991 for the album “Damn Right, I’ve Got the Blues.” He won a total of eight Grammy Awards, including Best Contemporary Blues Album and Best Traditional Blues Album. = Damn Right, I've Got the Blues Book: Co-wrote the book in 1999 with Donald Wilcock. = Sweet Tea Album: Released the critically acclaimed album “Sweet Tea” in 2001. = National Medal of Arts: Received the National Medal of Arts in 2003, recognizing his contributions to American culture through music. = Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: Inducted into the "Rock and Roll Hall of Fame" in 2005, by Eric Clapton and B.B. King. = In the Electric Mist: Had a small role in the 2009 crime film as Sam "Hogman" Patin. = Kennedy Center Honors: Received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2012. = When I Left Home Autobiography: Published his autobiography in 2012. = Lifetime Achievement Grammy: Awarded a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015. = B.B. King Tribute: The same year he paid tribute to the late B.B. King in the song "Flesh & Bone" collaborating with Van Morrison. = Rolling Stone Rankings: Ranked 27th in Rolling Stone magazine's 2023 list of greatest guitarists of all time and his song "Stone Crazy" ranked 78th in the "100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time." = Hollywood Rockwalk: Inducted into Guitar Center's Hollywood Rockwalk in 1996. = Louisiana Music Hall of Fame: Inducted in 2008. = White House Performance: Performed at the White House in 2012, persuading President Obama to sing "Sweet Home Chicago." = Musicians Hall of Fame: Inducted on January 28, 2014. = Collaboration: Guy collaborated with a wide range of artists, including Muddy Waters (as a session guitarist), Junior Wells, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck, Keith Richards, Van Morrison, Stevie Ray Vaughan, Tracy Chapman, Kid Rock, Beth Hart, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Elvis Costello, James Taylor and more. = Mississippi Blues Trail Marker: Honored with a marker in Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana, in 2018. = Buddy Guy Day: December 8, 2018, designated "Buddy Guy Day" by Louisiana and Mississippi officials. = Golden Plate Award: Received the Golden Plate Award of the "American Academy of Achievement" in 2019. = Studio solo albums: Between 1967 and 2022 Buddy guy released 19 studio albums. "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook / Instagram or Subscribe to our website

8 years have passed between the album "Forte" and the album "No More" which was released on July 30, 2015 !! This is not a negligible number, it's a very long time, especially in light of the fact that the band is in its thirties. 30 years that we are part of them and we pray that we will have at least another 30 more. It evokes pride, love, and admiration as a rock band formed in the 1990s manages to fill Caesarea and gives a performance as if time has stopped reigning. True, in everything related to this band the reference is always nostalgic but it is worth putting an end to it. It is relevant, kicking, aggressive, and produces the essence of all Israeli rock !! Enough already to cuddle up to the debut album "Separate Reality" !! We’ll just start by venting frustrations because otherwise they will manifest themselves later in the review and we don’t want to sound grumpy, so let’s just say we are very disappointed, angry, frustrated, and at a loss that almost every performance in recent years lacks proper representation of songs from this album. After the album launch, the band performed and broadcasted the entire album live on the web from the start to the end but since then... there is no trace. It seems to be peeking again when the song "Sister" was performed at the last show in Caesarea but that's the end of the story. It's really hard to understand why this is so and we are convinced that after reviewing and listening to the album you will agree with us on that... This is ladies and gentlemen, nothing more than an amazing and exemplary album (some say (we are) "immortal") !! An album that combines strengths and aggressiveness with tenderness and simplicity, the indulgence in the past, the reference to the present, the little things we have on a daily basis, and the big things that change our lives. This is unequivocally one of the band's best albums if not the "album". Yes... yes... Do not cuddle us again now on "Separate Reality" or mention the special "Forte", this is an album that does not fall from both and for us, it even rises !! (Photo: Avihai Levy) The album opens with the powerful voice of Orit Shahaf (who from the show in Caesarea got the nickname "Hippolita" Queen of the Amazons) with the song "Sister" that begins with her exhalation sounds, which already puts you in an atmosphere of anger, like a dog second before it bites. The song closes the story of Orit's father opens with the song "Father" on the album "Death Fear", so there was a rumor that the song was about her father but she rejected the idea every time. Now she closes the subject and tells the story through her encounter with her sister and with some nerves to be noted. The story is true and she actually came up to perform a few minutes after meeting her. The second song "Until It Comes Down" is perfectly constructed and adapts itself exactly to our real story, as if Tom Petrover took part in our lives and decided to commemorate them at that point. He opens quietly and caresses you as if coming to comfort you about what is happening. But then all of a sudden in a total explosion, with no preparation or ascent for the change it throws you into the sky, gives you a ringing contradiction, and roars at you mercilessly. Everything crashes... how nothing of what he dreamed comes true... and reality seems very difficult and indigestible until everything ends somehow. But then... what's going on? Again breaking and changing rhythm, Yahav starts pulling you with the quick clicks on the Ride and you do not understand where else to climb from here. So... Tom tells you what his reality looks like now that everything has collapsed for him. How are holding on so far? Are you still with us? Very nice because now Orit is a little relaxing with the song "Someone", not one of the big moments on the album but a nice song that lets you relax until the next song. It has a beautiful breaking section with a fret that gives you a pleasant break until the distortion and aggression return. The next song is a moment of self-observation. "No More Fighting" let you identify with the protagonist (which happens in another song we'll get to later) even though you don't really go through the same experiences... but Tom's voice... his text structure, his submission. It is impossible not to give up, it is impossible not to lose everything and just experience these moments with him. Something in the story that takes you slowly and eventually intensifies and intensifies makes you feel exactly the opposite of the name of the song. No matter what you are and who you are, after 6:24 minutes you are not only ready to fight, but you will also be ready to take everything down just to fight for your beliefs. Live your life. Omri Agmon's solo miraculously serves the text and takes you slowly, slowly up and up to the end. The song “I Guess It’s For You” is a nice rocky musical moment that lightens your mood a bit and again lets you freshen up a bit before your next trip. Some aggression and sawing do good for releasing the "chakras". "A Year Has Passed" is a life journey, you re-identify with the protagonist. Tom takes us on a journey between different periods in life passage that almost all of us went through, but his journey is different. It is a journey in whose background there is always a feeling of missing out on someone or something he wanted so badly but did not get. This whole journey has led him to where he is today but in the end, he gives up on this thing and decides to forget. The fret of the guitar that accompanies this journey begins with the acoustic and in the second part moves to the tram with the entrance of the drums... it is simply a song with one of the most beautiful and melodic arrangements on this album. You are part of his journey and again as they always manage to do, you dedicate yourself and go with it throughout the song, to the end. Hayehudim likes to have few of English songs on their albums and like everything they do ly sounds great, "Screaming You" is a powerful and heavy song. Orit starts calmly (as you noticed, many songs on this album start to calm. Some develop and intensify slowly and some faster) with Omri on the guitar when Yahav comes in again later with the Ride and they slowly increase the tempo until the thick distortion comes in and you find yourself moving from side to side in movements of as if a light breeze is shaking you. The piano and bass work are amazingly felt in the second part of the song that goes into the aisle and then again as if the wind has not stopped and you keep moving from side to side. Every band's album has its catchy, rhythmic, short, and powerful song that is like the delicious piece of chocolate hidden inside the ice cream, when you put it in your mouth and give a bite you are in heaven !! We know them very well, "Stealing", "Ella", and "Falling" are usually an integral part of the band's setlist in performances that drive the audience crazy and elevate it even more to the sky. "I like to be alone" is just that !! It starts with explosions, continues with explosions, and ends with fireworks. Whether you like it or not, you should be alone when you listen to this song because very quickly your body will start making involuntary movements and you lose control of the whole body that just wants to go wild. , Roar loudly !! After the fireworks and explosions, Orit comes to calm down with "A Pair of Pigeons". It is impossible to describe in words the voice of "Hippolyta". She caresses, shakes, penetrates, hovers and we can go on like this much longer because she is truly unique. When Omer hits the guitar in a kind of continuous melody that is repeated, Orit enters with a slight intensity. "Come my love, let me lead..." You are already mesmerized and from here there is no going back. Go... day and day after day after day... In the second part, we are already on a step and we are in rhythm with the drums, the guitars, the bass, and the keyboards, and then comes the moment of breaking. One of the beautiful tracks on the album, Yahav's beatings put you in a crazy spin, roaring and beating mercilessly until they explode into Hippolyta's dreadful roars, she roars "day after day..." and we have nothing more to say! The song "Son" is a kind of different moment, a little strange but utterly understandable in light of the couple's experiences with new parenting in recent years. A lovable song that for some reason does not manage to excite so much (at least us) but within u,s we know it is full of meaning, energy,y and emotion. Is a beautiful combination of piano and guitars with quite a high volume and a twisting solo but something let's a little was missing from us. The song that closes this wonderful album is "Imagining", a song with an exciting and amazing story. A few years back, Orit received a song written by Sagit Raz, which she dedicated to her autistic son. Orit was pregnant at the time and loved the song very much. The song was composed and worked on but was not recorded. Working on this album, the band decided to put the song on the album but did not remember who the mother was that wrote the song, and through Yediot Ahronot they contacted the readers and managed to reach Sagit Raz. It must be noted that the arrangement of the song is very different from all the other songs on the album, there is more work of electronics here than guitars and drums but it is a touching and moving song. Without a doubt this album is wonderful and amazing, it is no exaggeration to say again that this is one of the band's best albums. Much has to do with the fact that their lyrics have changed over the years and so have we (the fans who grew up with them) but their music does not change, they remain true to their sound and dynamics, and yet something there feels different, new, and refreshing. Maybe it's because it's been 9 years since the last album but we do not care. We love it !! So it's time to hear a lot more of it in the next shows ... Listen to the album on: Spotify, Apple Music "Face/Off" - Israel's Rock Blog Follow us on Facebook / Instagram or Subscribe to our website