The Bad Penny published this transgressive – perhaps even transcendental – article in December 2010. Given the social and political upheaval happening in the U.S., Orphaned Land’s place of residence, and the Middle East, we hope Bad Penny readers might value the viewpoints that the musicians shared from their heart 16 years ago. (ed.-11:08p.m., 7.15.26)
Metalheads are fickle when it comes to approving a band’s metal cred. But it’s safe to say that your group qualifies if: 1) Fans can get arrested for listening to you; 2) You get arrested trying to record an album; and 3) You preach a message so radical that it makes some metalheads cringe.
Enter Orphaned Land, a metal band from Israel that meets all those criteria.
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