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ORPHANED LAND

THE NEVER ENDING WAY OF ORWARRIOR

The multifaceted Israeli metal band Orphaned Land has long been known for appealing to both Israelis and Arabs despite the conflicts of the region. The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR continues this tradition with combined European, Jewish, and Arabic music traditions and languages. AVI DIAMOND provides much of the energy with his enthusiastic drumming. With both physical and mental agility, Diamond powers the progressive group through its many mood shifts with grace. He's equally at home playing active syncopated beats and simple, softer parts. There's something here for all types of metal lovers to enjoy. (Century Media) Sean Bertrand

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