Century Media Records is proud to announce the release of “The Road To OR-Shalem”, a compelling live performance DVD by Israel’s ORPHANED LAND. Set for European release on October 24, 2011 (Nov 1st in the US), “The Road To OR-Shalem” is the premier Middle Eastern progressive metal crusaders’ DVD debut and documents the band’s incredible mission to unite warring factions in their home region through the power of music. Filmed in Tel Aviv, Israel in December 2010, “The Road To OR-Shalem” features nearly two hours of stunning live material, as well as a 2nd bonus DVD. The bonus DVD material includes additional live footage, a behind-the-scenes documentary and video clips. A brand-new trailer featuring footage from the documentary “Vayehi Or” can now be viewed here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ml-Shzs9mIg
A trailer with footage from the DVD’s main show can be watched at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0KiB1wQ2ZY
Of their debut DVD, ORPHANED LAND vocalist Kobi Farhi commented, “It has been such an amazing experience for us to record our debut DVD. Our show proves that music is the strongest weapon in the world. Our achievement through song-writing is not something that can be measured via traditional political or religious means. We learned by being in ORPHANED LAND that people might have different flags, signs and symbols, but when music plays there is only one flag that captures their hearts. It is the flag of hope, courage, friendship and brotherhood; the flag of light. We are converting blood enemies to friends through the healing power of music.”
Formed in Israel in 1991, ORPHANED LAND’s unique style of Middle Eastern progressive metal has amassed a huge fanbase worldwide. The band’s signature sound features multilingual vocals (English, Hebrew, Arabic, Yemenite and more) along with standard instruments, as well as countless Oriental and traditional instruments such as: saz, santur, Arabian flutes, bouzouki and cumbus. The result is an exotic, heavy and fascinating mix. ORPHANED LAND live shows feature flags from both Israel and Lebanon prominently displayed, with fans from all ethnic and religious backgrounds singing along in both Hebrew and Arabic. These same fans proudly bear ORPHANED LAND tattoos, although this potentially puts them at risk in their home countries. ORPHANED LAND’s most recent release (their fourth), “The Neverending Way Of ORwarriOR” was released in early 2010 and will now be followed up with a fantastic DVD and promoted on an extensive European headlining tour in November/December 2011!
ORPHANED LAND THE ROAD TO OR-SHALEM DVD track listing:
DVD1:
1. Halo Dies
2. Birth Of The Three
3. Olat Hatamid
4. The Kiss Of Babylon
5. A Never Ending Way
6. Disciples Of The Sacred II
7. Bereft In The Abyss
8. The Storm Still Rages Inside
9. Sapari
10. From Broken Vessels
11. Ocean Land
12. M I?
13. New Jerusalem
14. Vayehi Or
15. The Warrior
16. Baraka
17. Codeword: uprising
18. El Meod Na’ala
19. In Thy Never Ending Way
20. The Beloveds Cry
21. Norra El Norra
22. Ornaments Of Gold
DVD 2:
1. Bakapaim (with Yehuda Poliker)
2. Halom Layam Hatihon (with Yehuda Poliker)
3. The Path Part 1 – Treading Through Darkness (drums & percussion solo)
4. Seasons Unite (from the album SAHARA)
5. Tee By The Father I Pray (from the album EL NORRA ALILA
Documentary – Vayehi Or
Videos – Sapari, Norra El Norra, Ocean Land
Slide show/band photos
ORPHANED LAND live:
19.08.2011 Theix, France - Motocultor Festival
03.09.2011 Oostende, Belgium - Velo Rock Festival
10.09.2011 Istanbul, Turkey - Unirock Open Air Festival
25.09.2011 Ankara, Turkey - Anki Rock Fest
13.10.2011 Tel Aviv, Israel - Reading 3
ORPHANED LAND
With special guests: Arkan, Myrath, Artweg
10.11.2011 Milano, Italy - Rock 'N' Roll / Romagnano Sesia
11.11.2011 Marseille, France - Le Poste à Galène
12.11.2011 Barcelona, Spain - Salamandra 2
13.11.2011 Madrid, Ramdall - Spain
15.11.2011 Rennes, Ubu - France
16.11.2011 Pratteln, Z7 - Switzerland
18.11.2011 Vaureal, Le Forum - France
19.11.2011 Limoges, CC John Lennon - France
20.11.2011 Vosselaar, Biebob - Belgium
22.11.2011 London, Borderline - UK
24.11.2011 Essen, Turock - Germany
25.11.2011 Arnhem, Willemen - Netherlands
26.11.2011 Nancy, Metal Ride Festival - France
27.11.2011 Rotterdam, Baroeg - Netherlands
29.11.2011 Copenhagen, The Rock - Denmark
01.12.2011 Kiel, Die Pumpe - Germany
02.12.2011 Osnabrück, Ballroom - Germany
03.12.2011 Pforzheim, HDJ - Germany
04.12.2011 Munich, Backstage Club - Germany
06.12.2011 Vienna, Viper Room - Austria
07.12.2011 Budapest, Club 202 - Hungary
08.12.2011 Cluj Napoca, Irish Music Club - Romania
09.12.2011 Bucharest, Silver Church - Romania
