Freedom to the Slave Makers
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Freedom to the Slave Makers is Israeli groove metal
band Betzefer
's second full-length studio album, due for release on February 18, 2011, after it was delayed a few times between 2008–2010. The album is a follow-up to the band's major label debut Down Low
from 2005, though it will be released on AFM Records
.
It was confirmed on the band's Myspace
, early before the recording, that the album would be produced by Down
producer Warren Riker and that it will include 10 tracks.
The album was delayed several times from a July 2008 release date to September 2008, and then to an unspecified date in 2009, after which it was announced it will be delayed again until 2010. On November 3, 2010, it was finally announced that the band has signed a new record deal with AFM Records
, who will release the release worldwide in February 2011. On January 5, 2011, it was confirmed that the album would be released worldwide on February 18, 2011, with a special release show in Tel Aviv
, Israel
, to follow on March 3, 2011. On January 6, 2011, the band revealed the album's artwork and tracklist. On January 10, 2011, it was announced that the album will be released in the US on February 22, 2011, through E1 Music.
The album was mastered between May 18–25, 2009, at West West Side Music Studios, in New Windsor, New York
by Alan Douches, who previously worked with such bands as Through the Eyes of the Dead
, Beneath the Massacre
and A Life Once Lost
.
On January 20, 2011, the first single from the album, "Nothing But Opinions", was released for free listening through such Israeli sites as Walla!, Nana 10
and Musicspot.
On February 16, 2011, the album was uploaded for free streaming on the band's Facebook
and Myspace
pages.
Production
Groove metal
Groove metal is a subgenre of heavy metal. It was often used to describe Pantera and Exhorder.- Characteristics and origins :Pantera's Cowboys from Hell album from 1990 was described as "groundbreaking" and "blueprint-defining" for the groove metal genre...
band Betzefer
Betzefer
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...
's second full-length studio album, due for release on February 18, 2011, after it was delayed a few times between 2008–2010. The album is a follow-up to the band's major label debut Down Low
Down Low (album)
Down Low is Israeli groove metal band Betzefer's first full-length studio album and major label debut on Roadrunner Records, as well as their only album on that label. It was released on May 19, 2005, in Israel and June 6, 2005, worldwide...
from 2005, though it will be released on AFM Records
AFM Records
AFM-Records GmbH is a music label based in Schwalmstadt, Germany. They focus on the heavy metal musical genre, signing bands such as U.D.O., Doro, Kotipelto, Masterplan, Nostradameus, and Annihilator....
.
It was confirmed on the band's Myspace
Myspace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
, early before the recording, that the album would be produced by Down
Down (band)
Down is an American heavy metal supergroup that formed in 1991 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The band's current lineup consists of vocalist Phil Anselmo, guitarist Pepper Keenan, guitarist Kirk Windstein, bassist Pat Bruders and drummer Jimmy Bower. Since their formation, Down has gone on hiatus twice...
producer Warren Riker and that it will include 10 tracks.
The album was delayed several times from a July 2008 release date to September 2008, and then to an unspecified date in 2009, after which it was announced it will be delayed again until 2010. On November 3, 2010, it was finally announced that the band has signed a new record deal with AFM Records
AFM Records
AFM-Records GmbH is a music label based in Schwalmstadt, Germany. They focus on the heavy metal musical genre, signing bands such as U.D.O., Doro, Kotipelto, Masterplan, Nostradameus, and Annihilator....
, who will release the release worldwide in February 2011. On January 5, 2011, it was confirmed that the album would be released worldwide on February 18, 2011, with a special release show in Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv
Tel Aviv , officially Tel Aviv-Yafo , is the second most populous city in Israel, with a population of 404,400 on a land area of . The city is located on the Israeli Mediterranean coastline in west-central Israel. It is the largest and most populous city in the metropolitan area of Gush Dan, with...
, Israel
Israel
The State of Israel is a parliamentary republic located in the Middle East, along the eastern shore of the Mediterranean Sea...
, to follow on March 3, 2011. On January 6, 2011, the band revealed the album's artwork and tracklist. On January 10, 2011, it was announced that the album will be released in the US on February 22, 2011, through E1 Music.
The album was mastered between May 18–25, 2009, at West West Side Music Studios, in New Windsor, New York
New Windsor, New York
New Windsor is a town in Orange County, New York, United States. The population was estimated at 25,244 in 2010 by the US Census.The Town of New Windsor is in the eastern part of the county, bordering the Town of Newburgh and the City of Newburgh....
by Alan Douches, who previously worked with such bands as Through the Eyes of the Dead
Through the Eyes of the Dead
Through the Eyes of the Dead is an American deathcore band from Florence, South Carolina, formed in 2003. They have released three full-length albums, one EP, and one split album with The Knife Trade.-History:...
, Beneath the Massacre
Beneath the Massacre
Beneath the Massacre is a Canadian death metal band from Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Their debut album, Evidence of Inequity, was released in 2005, under Galy Records. In early 2006, the band signed with Prosthetic Records and has since released their first full-length album, Mechanics of...
and A Life Once Lost
A Life Once Lost
A Life Once Lost is an American metalcore band formed in 1999 in a suburb of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. After releases on Robotic Empire and Deathwish Inc., A Life Once Lost released their successful album, Hunter on Ferret Music in 2005...
.
On January 20, 2011, the first single from the album, "Nothing But Opinions", was released for free listening through such Israeli sites as Walla!, Nana 10
Nana 10
Nana 10 , previouslly Nana , is an Israeli Web portal, one of the biggest in Israeli web media. The website is owned by Israeli web and communication company 013 Netvision, and Israeli news Channel 10, and consist of Internet forums, which it is especially known for, news, culture sections, an...
and Musicspot.
On February 16, 2011, the album was uploaded for free streaming on the band's Facebook
Facebook
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and Myspace
Myspace
Myspace is a social networking service owned by Specific Media LLC and pop star Justin Timberlake. Myspace launched in August 2003 and is headquartered in Beverly Hills, California. In August 2011, Myspace had 33.1 million unique U.S. visitors....
pages.
Track listing
Personnel
- Avital TamirAvital TamirAvital Tamir is an Israeli musician best known for his work as the lead singer for successful metal band Betzefer and for his experimental pop trio On Shoulders of Giants...
- lead vocals - Matan CohenMatan CohenMatan Cohen is an Israeli musician best known for his work as the guitarist for successful groove/metalcore band Betzefer and the recently reunited melodic death metal band Nail Within...
- guitars - Rotem Inbar - bass
- Roey Berman - drums, percussion
Production
- Warren Riker - production, mixing
- Alan Douches - mastering
Release history
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| Europe | 18 February 2011 |
| Israel | |
| United States | 22 February 2011 |
| Canada | 1 March 2011 |