Orphaned Land free in Middle East 2011-02-17 by Trey STAFF | 39 Comments |
Israeli metal band Orphaned Land are making their latest album, The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR, free to certain countries in an attempt to move beyond the hatred that is supposed to exist between Israel and various Middle Eastern countries:
For years I was taught to hate Arabs and was told how much they hate me and my nation. I was sure Israelis and Arabs, Jews and Muslims could never live in peace. But then something happened, a small movement rose up from the music that taught me more than any teacher, guru, rabbi or sheik could ever do, it is the music of my band: Orphaned Land.
I know that a fan of Barcelona will never cheer for Real Madrid. So how can it be that Arab people follow my Israeli band? The answer is simple; the power of music to bring people together! Music has the force to break down walls. Even worst enemies can find a song they both love and right there, in that moment where they can find something in common, opens a door to dialogue, where we understand that we are all one, we are all just people with the same hopes and fears.
We consider you, our Arab fans, to be the most brave metal heads in the world. Since it is you who are the true 'underground'. We know how hard it is to be a metal head in the Middle East. We would like you to know that we, as pioneers of the Middle Eastern Metal genre, are trying our best to be your voice too. We are doing this without getting into politics that have divided us for ages. I already know that music can bring people together since I see how many fans we have in the Arab world, despite the fact we are Israelis.
I know that all the wars and nonsense they put in our heads are nothing but lies. I know it because we succeeded to reveal that, and we are not politicians, we are just a heavy metal band at the end of the day. Politics will only bring us to be like our leaders, who fail again and again. While you and us, the 'small people', we succeed. We are having our dialogue!
Our music is banned in your countries, we cannot come and play a concert for you. Even so, this will never break the bond of music and friendship that exists between us. I see you, our fans, as a miracle. You give us the inspiration to continue as far and as strong as we can.
Therefore, we have found a way to make our latest album available in your countries - FOR FREE! we hope that you'll enjoy it and spread the word.
Our countries flags might have different signs and colors but deep in our hearts shines the same flag — the flag of hope, friendship and brotherhood. Don't you ever forget that— it is our duty as 'Disciples of the Sacred Oath'.
With love, peace, Salam & Shalom,
Kobi,
Orphaned Land.
http://www.metalarmyinternational.com/
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I'm not a fan of the band, but that's still cool.
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This is really great to see, I am sure it will have an impact whether large or small.
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lol this band. i like some parts of mabool pretty much, though. i give them credit for that.
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this is pretty cool. is the band worth checking out?
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Very cool.
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Saw these guys open for Katatonia a while back. Great energy, great message. Sort of on the fence about their music, though. Oh well.
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I like this.
Mabool is fucking awesome. Their new one not so much, but Mabool is one of my favorite metal albums ever.
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pretty damn cool of them despite me not liking their music
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nice to see they give a shit about those matters, pretty cool of them
looks like they couldnt get Turkey in though
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well i'm downloading mabool now, don't know how i never heard of these guys but this shit's pretty cool
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not really into these guys but this is a very cool thing to do. hails to them
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If the band didn't suck so much, this message might be worth more.
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MY GOD
Free albums are obviously the solution to all of the Middle East problems
Why did we not think of this before?
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"If the band didn't suck so much, this message might be worth more."
yea no
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"Free albums are obviously the solution to all of the Middle East problems
Why did we not think of this before?"
They didn't actually say that so unfortunately you are the stupid one!!!!!!!
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Good idea but honestly the Arab/Israeli issue will never be solved. Ever.
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warms my heart, but I don't like this band
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@Crysis/ But if we just nuke the whole area....
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arab and Israeli metal?
LOLWUT!?
on a more serious not, kudos to the band that wrote this, very admirable.
people could learn a lesson from this.
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Awesome. Hopefully other bands will follow suit.
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Good gesture from a crappy band.
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^All we'll ever need...
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Still haven't heard their newest album. Mabool used to be my favorite metal album, but it grew off me so much. Still a great album overall though.
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Haven't listened to the band, but I can see they are doing their absolute best to bridge a massive divide.
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mabool is fucking sick
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It's admirable but it won't doooo anything at all.
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I doubt they expected it to make any kind of real impact. They were just making a gesture/extending an olive branch. It's not too hard to understand.
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This is a thoughtful and meaningful gesture. I approve.
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Very cool gesture.
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People recognizing each other as people and finding common ground through a medium like music...
that's real.
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I love Israelis, they're so cool.
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It's free cause they felt bad charging people for that shit.
Now Mabool? Mabool is worth every cent. Still a cool idea though. Here's hoping the next album is better.
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Oh yeah, and Willie has the best avatar ever.
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every1 shood liek this on stumble
(for real though cool shit)
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Good idea but honestly the Arab/Israeli issue will never be solved. Ever.
This. Really it's been going on for like two thousand years and I really doubt Orphaned Land is going to change it.
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i honestly don't know how the Arab metal fans will see Orphaned Land's gesture.
But it is a good move, nonetheless.
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Well, i'm from Bahrain ( which is in the ME despite most over here dont know we exist ) so this is cool, not right now though cause the whole country is on fire....
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Sure it won't solve the problem, but at least the band's heart is in the right place.
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Who the fuck said that they will solve all the problems anyway? Does the band claim that? No. They just wanted to make a small gesture and they did, period.
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