Betzefer – Freedom Of The Slave Makers

Releasedate: 18-02-2011; Label: AFM Records
By: Nina Mende

Betzefer is an Israeli groove metal band, originating from the communal settlement Maccabim-Re’ut. The band was formed up in 1998 and was signed to Roadrunner Records from 2005 to 2007. Betzefer is notable for becoming Israel’s first heavy metal band to have released its debut album on a major heavy metal label. Betzefer’s biggest influence is Slayer, while Pantera and Sepultura are also credited as being major influences.

Betzefer has a new – and second – album released now called “Freedom Of The Slave Makers”. Ten new tracks are packed together to this new with full force blasting album. This music is definitely meant to be head banged to. Harsh riffs with evil sounding vocals – which are not distorted, nor is it really shouted, the voice just sounds evil. A fast double kick on the drums that somehow doesn’t speed up the music. Betzefer is no fast music that gives you an impression of being chased, it is relaxed in away that makes you bang along naturally and automatically. “Freedom Of The Slave Makers” is definitely an interesting metal album not only because of its origin. This album might not only be interesting for metal fans but also for regular rockers. So make sure to give it a try. Betzefer’s second album “Freedom Of The Slave Makers” is out now.

Line Up:
Avital Tamir – lead vocals
Matan Cohen – guitars
Rotem Inbar – bass
Roey Berman – drums, percussion

Tracklist: 01. Best Seller 02. Backstage Blues 03. Feels So Right 04. Diamond Director 05. Nothing But Opinions 06. Doomsday 07. Empty Magazine 08. Perfect Lie 09. Song for the Alcoholic 10. Heavensent

Links:
Betzefer MySpace