For those of you who haven’t crawled out from under your rock in a while (or just don’t live in the States), Revolver is one of the biggest metal magazines out there today.

Check out the editor of Revolver’s blog about his trip to Israel here and here.

Best quote: “Speaking of badass, one of the main reasons I was in Israel was to visit, along with my wife Maya and her dad, Maya’s 90-year-old grandparents (whom neither she nor her father had seen in 13 years). And let’s face it, if you’re a Jew—meaning most of the world hates you—and you make it to that sort of age, you’re a fucking badass, no questions asked.”

Kavod.

In this interview, Dory Bar-Or, Gil Ben Ya’akov and Auria Sapir discuss recording an album over the computer, going to Sweden to record at the Underground Studios under Pele, Breorn, the convoluted history of the Eternal Gray line-up, how to get signed, Israeli bands trying to weed out Israeli influences, and just playing music.

Watch out though cause at about 23:00 I yell “YOU’RE ETERNAL” really really loud and it will likely blow your speakers.

Other than the Josh Silver interview, this interview is the pinnacle of my career.

MI: Dark Tranquillity is my favorite band.

MS: Thank you.

MI: I’m really looking forward to seeing you guys. We’re a crazy crowd, in Israel. You’re not going to be disappointed.

MS: I can’t wait. It will be quite cool. I’m also really looking forward to it.

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Italian priest goes death metal… (HEBREW)

According to dallasblog.com, “At first glance, Cesare Bonizi appears to be the archetypal Capuchin monk; round-faced, heavy-set, with twinkling eyes and a long-flowing white beard. But beneath his robes lies the heart of a heavy metal rocker.

Read the whole BBC article here.

Heheheh I should interview him.

Check out the video here.

20 minute long interview with Dory Bar Or of Eternal Gray is soon to be uploaded with some great news. Photos and video of their rehearsal on 17/7/08 are soon to be uploaded as well.

Eternal Gray is back.

Check it out here. Looks promising.

I feel the man’s pain, but he should definitely check out Yidcore.

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The Bitton Family boast some of the best people I know in this world and I’m lucky to call them friends, so it’s my pleasure to plug Rock of David, an act that was forged in family ties yet stands on its own in unique creativity and skill. Here’s an interview with frontman Yechiel Bitton.

But first, here’s their bio (saves me some typing)…

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photo pilfered from http://szub.hu – egan, egan.

These questions were written by Eran Segal of Israeli act They:Swarm (who incidentally will be playing the Anthem Festival this year).

MI: Congratulations on hooking up with the Dillinger Escape Plan? How are things so far? What was it like making (the latest release) Ire Works? Were you a part of the writing process or did you come in after? 

GS: Things are great. Originally, I was just planning on stepping in to record Ire Works and I had no set plans on becoming a member or even touring with the band. Once we all hooked up for rehearsals and during the recording that changed. We all knew that we had a chemistry that you don’t come across every day. Musically and personally we all hit it off.

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