Israeli metal band formed in 1991, known for blending Middle Eastern folk instruments and themes with metal; led by vocalist Kobi Farhi.

Notable for concept albums (Mabool, The Never Ending Way of Or-Warrior). Reviews cite extensive use of ethnic instruments (oud, saz, qanun, bouzouki), children's choir, multiple languages in lyrics (English, Arabic, Latin, Yemeni), themes of spirituality and interfaith unity, collaboration/mix by Steve Wilson and guest vocalist Shlomit Levi.

Reviews praise Orphaned Land's ambitious concept albums and their seamless fusion of metal with Middle Eastern folk instruments and melodies. Critics highlight strong production, diverse instrumentation and Kobi Farhi's dynamic vocals. Recurring themes include spirituality, interfaith unity and cinematic scope. Mabool and The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR are singled out as landmark works.

For:Fans of metal open to folk/world influences; listeners of progressive, concept-driven albums and Middle Eastern music.

 Mabool is a concept album about the great flood, about the lion, the eagle, and the serpent that metaphorically represent the three monotheistic religions which, in continuous conflict with each other, will suffer the terrible wrath of the Lord that will culminate in the great flood.

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 The intentions of this Israeli band are highly ambitious: to break down the wall of hatred and misunderstanding that prevents the people of their troubled land from living in peace, by setting to music the quest for a common spirituality, because the God of the Jews, the Muslims, and the Christians is ultimately the same God.

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 Poetry and Class, that’s all.

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