Metal Jew

Ladino Metal

My Facebook buddy Mordechai alerted me to a piece of Metal-Judaica I'd never heard of previously: In 2003 the German Folk Metal band In Extremo (whom I have to confess I had only barely heard of till now) released the song 'Sefardiam' on their album '7'. The song is a cover of the Ladino standard  'Avraam Avinou' (Abraham our father). I have to say that it absolutely kicks ass:

Jewish music in print

Two of the best current Jewish journals, Zeek and Guilt and Pleasure currently have special music issues out. 

Guilt and Pleasure's 'Sound Issue' has interesting features on the Jewish involvment in 50s and 60s Hispanic-American music , Jonathan Richman and a revealing interview with MC Serch. These and and the rest of the issue are available online.

Zeek's Fall/Winter 2007 edition is only available in print but has 2 fascinating pieces on Jewish punk, including one from Steven Lee Beeber on Jews and Hardcore. There's also a free CD.