To my knowledge they're against Zionism. I can't site the actual song or lyrics but they promote peace among all people, culture, religions. I'm also very aware of the horrible traits of Zionism and speak against it. This is probably the only Israeli band that caught my attention. Great guys.
TheOmegaeyes could you define zionism for me? looking online, i find several definitions, none of which are really consistant. to me it just seems like zionism is just israeli nationalism/patriotism. am i wrong on that?
I don't know if I can give you an exact definition. It's a radical extreme form of judaism. Basically a group of world leaders like Netanyahu who feel jews are the superior race. They want to abolish any religion/people not like theirs.
Metal is a language not many speak and even fewer understand. This man is fluent in its language. He knows its true power and employs it for the betterment of all. In metal we unite!
Thank you for putting this interview out. Orphaned Land are absolutely unique and an essential band to the Middle East. So few people, on a global scale, know them, but they do more for the Middle East than any politicians. They've provided a unity in a region where true unity can be the only answer.
Kobi, Blessings to you.. my black metal project speak about judaism, islam and christianity and spirituality. I never been scared to express this and I think you are an example for people that want to do the same but can't because they're scared. INFINITE BLESSINGS to you.
Awesome. Totally agree with Wishu. Kobi and his band totally deserve the Nobel peace price because a lot of us can't even and wouldn't even do that. I'm only going to speak from myself and others might end up agreeing but I'm totally against any from of oppression mixed with manipulation and stupidity and religion has always been the ultimate in that. It's caused a lot of pain and death. So there's zero respect and more hostility here. So thumps up to Orphaned Land.
The thing he said at 5:18 about us Turkish people doesn't sound right to me. To be honest, it bothered me a little. I have been in a lot of metal concerts and never seen anyone doing that. Metalheads in Turkey doesn't put the Islamic lifestyle in the center of their lives and do that kind of gesture especially during a metal concert.
what you don't get is that Palestine is just a geographical term and that the state of Israel calls itself a jewish state, and that is one of the problems, but not only. Palestinians call themselves arab+muslim to distinguish themselves, but all "palestinian" ever meant is that you came from that region of the world. Now, if religion could be obliterated both people calling themselves arab/muslim and the others can live in peace in a country that doesn't identify itself with religion. Saying 'free palestine' doesn't mean anything; a lot of people there are free, but a lot of the others are prisoners of either strict judaism, islam, or both, and they need to be free, you're right, but I think you have to think about the issue a little deeper.
it is part of the problem. To me the whole conflict is religious and it is masked as some kind of political struggle; islam teaches antisemitism while israelis are taught that this is their promised land.
@wishuhadmyname no, the problem is both are wrong. If Israel quit being a religious country, and if the arabs stopped being antisemitic by following islam and its multiple branches then everything would be fine.
I’m Muslim and Palestinian and love my Jewish and Christian neighbours
give this man a nobel peace prize, immediately! this band is doing more for peace in israel than all other political groups combined
Agreed on that.
wishuhadmyname agreed
To my knowledge they're against Zionism. I can't site the actual song or lyrics but they promote peace among all people, culture, religions. I'm also very aware of the horrible traits of Zionism and speak against it. This is probably the only Israeli band that caught my attention. Great guys.
TheOmegaeyes could you define zionism for me? looking online, i find several definitions, none of which are really consistant. to me it just seems like zionism is just israeli nationalism/patriotism. am i wrong on that?
I don't know if I can give you an exact definition. It's a radical
extreme form of judaism. Basically a group of world leaders like
Netanyahu who feel jews are the superior race. They want to abolish any
religion/people not like theirs.
If it wasn't for Global Metal, I never would've heard of Orphaned Land. Sam Dunn is a hero.
Honestly this guy is smart as hell. So many people should hear him out.
Metal is a language not many speak and even fewer understand. This man is fluent in its language. He knows its true power and employs it for the betterment of all. In metal we unite!
A fantastic interview. You ask all the right questions, Sam.
Music brings people together. It's an amazing thing.
"metal is about doing whatever you want" This is so true. Metal is indeed a great community
Kobi is an international treasure. He speaks so much truth. And his music is like that too, full of compassion, and love and truth.
We need more people like Kobi in this scene.
As always, thank you for your great work, Sam & Co.
Great point of view! metal indeed is strong as a religion.
Music is light.. love this
Beautiful the Dome of the Rock behind.
I remember the Sahara's album cover showed it inside
Thank you for putting this interview out. Orphaned Land are absolutely unique and an essential band to the Middle East. So few people, on a global scale, know them, but they do more for the Middle East than any politicians. They've provided a unity in a region where true unity can be the only answer.
Awesome questions and awesome answers!
I saw him yesterday in Izmir and I had the chance to talk to him !! He is amazing and cool af
way cool interview I will be checking this band out for sure
John blegen you wont be disappointed. they are obscenely amazing
Peace and joy to you Orphaned Land. Inspiring interview.
Kobi is a magnificent dude really ! I have so much respect for you man !! Metal is our religion and Metaland is our country
Kobi, Blessings to you.. my black metal project speak about judaism, islam and christianity and spirituality. I never been scared to express this and I think you are an example for people that want to do the same but can't because they're scared. INFINITE BLESSINGS to you.
May this band be touched with Great power from the most High! So cool the concept
metal unites and overcomes any border! thx Sam, Kobi and OL!
I really love this band
I can't wait to see them this Thursday at the Whisky aGoGo. It will be my first time seeing them. 😁
Awesome. Totally agree with Wishu. Kobi and his band totally deserve the Nobel peace price because a lot of us can't even and wouldn't even do that. I'm only going to speak from myself and others might end up agreeing but I'm totally against any from of oppression mixed with manipulation and stupidity and religion has always been the ultimate in that. It's caused a lot of pain and death. So there's zero respect and more hostility here. So thumps up to Orphaned Land.
metal is most definitely my religion
My god i like this interview!
Does anyone know where in jerusalem the oprhaned land interview was done?
thats awesome
"metal is a religion"
oh i'm not sure about that, i'd say if more like a culture.
Brutaltronics where he comes from religion and culture are so blended it's interchangeable
i pray to metal everyday dude
I already heard for Jews religion is often more an identity and culture thing than a belief. This guy has exactly this attitude.
This man is Jesus Christ of Metal Music
I must say I dont like the music but damn this man is got lots on his mind, respect.
aboot
Todd Chenard
Canadians man
Todd Chenard For those aboot to rock!
The thing he said at 5:18 about us Turkish people doesn't sound right to me. To be honest, it bothered me a little. I have been in a lot of metal concerts and never seen anyone doing that. Metalheads in Turkey doesn't put the Islamic lifestyle in the center of their lives and do that kind of gesture especially during a metal concert.
Metal is my religion
Why is he wearing a scarf in ISRAEL, though?
if you ever come back here send me a msg . beers on me \m/
I'm sorry but metal is not a kind of religion, IT'S A RELIGION 🤘🏼😎
free Palestine
The Electrocist really dude? youre doing that here? did you not hear what Kobi said?
what you don't get is that Palestine is just a geographical term and that the state of Israel calls itself a jewish state, and that is one of the problems, but not only. Palestinians call themselves arab+muslim to distinguish themselves, but all "palestinian" ever meant is that you came from that region of the world. Now, if religion could be obliterated both people calling themselves arab/muslim and the others can live in peace in a country that doesn't identify itself with religion. Saying 'free palestine' doesn't mean anything; a lot of people there are free, but a lot of the others are prisoners of either strict judaism, islam, or both, and they need to be free, you're right, but I think you have to think about the issue a little deeper.
it is part of the problem. To me the whole conflict is religious and it is masked as some kind of political struggle; islam teaches antisemitism while israelis are taught that this is their promised land.
Takfarinas Abdiouene the problem is both are right
@wishuhadmyname no, the problem is both are wrong. If Israel quit being a religious country, and if the arabs stopped being antisemitic by following islam and its multiple branches then everything would be fine.