Betzefer
Formed: 1998
From:
Tel Aviv,
Israel
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Betzefer News
Below is our complete Betzefer news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Betzefer Releases New Video
Betzefer just released a brand new music video for the track titled "Never Been," which was directed by Yair Kampel and can be seen below. The clip is based on "The Devil Went Down to The Holy Land" by Zaz Animation and the band wishes to give a special thanks to Shahar Elgazi for the red Oldsmobile 442.
Betzefer Posts "Can You Hear Me Now?" Video
Betzefer today releases a brand new video for the song "Can You Hear Me Now?" which can be seen below and was directed by Kobie Flashman. The track comes off latest album "The Devil Went Down To The Holy Land."
Avital Tamir (vocals) comments: "Can You Hear Me Now?' Is one of the most aggressive tracks on the album, both musically and lyrically - yet it's unexplainably joyful. Kobie Flashman did a great job tailoring this video featuring a tap-dancing redneck to a fun song about a man who's contemplating the murder of his wife & kids."
Betzefer Releases "Sledgehammer" Video
After releasing a clip for the title track "The Devil Went Down To The Holy Land," Betzefer has now posted a new video for the song "Sledgehammer." Check it out below.
Betzefer's new album "The Devil Went Down To The Holy Land" is out now via Steamhammer / SPV, released earlier this month. The track listing is as follows:
1. Tropical
2. The Devil Went Down to the Holy Land
3. Killing the Fuss
4. Cash
5. Yuppie Six Feet Underground
6. Copkiller
7. Sledgehammer
8. The Medic
9. Milk
10. Suicide Hotline, Pt. 1
11. Suicide Hotline, Pt. 2
12. Cannibal
13. I Hate
14. Can You Hear Me Now
Betzefer Releases New Music Video
Israeli metal act Betzefer released a music video for the new track "The Devil Went Down to the Holy Land." The song is the title track for the band's upcoming fourth LP, which drops November 22nd (G/A/S) and November 25th (EU) via Steamhammer/SPV.
The track listing for the album is:
1. Tropical
2. The Devil Went Down to the Holy Land
3. Killing the Fuss
4. Cash
5. Yuppie Six Feet Underground
6. Copkiller
7. Sledgehammer
8. The Medic
9. Milk
10. Suicide Hotline, Pt. 1
11. Suicide Hotline, Pt. 2
12. Cannibal
13. I Hate
14. Can You Hear Me Now
The video was directed by Ricardo Werdesheim, with art direction and animation by Yonathan Bereskin along with Ricardo Werdesheim & Moran Somer. Check out the video clip here: More...
Betzefer Posts Preview Clip Of New Album
Israeli metal act Betzefer posted a preview clip for the upcoming new release "The Devil Went Down to the Holy Land." The album is the band's fourth release and will be available on November 22nd (G/A/S) and November 25th (EU) via Steamhammer/SPV.
The track listing for the album is:
1. Tropical
2. The Devil Went Down to the Holy Land
3. Killing the Fuss
4. Cash
5. Yuppie Six Feet Underground
6. Copkiller
7. Sledgehammer
8. The Medic
9. Milk
10. Suicide Hotline, Pt. 1
11. Suicide Hotline, Pt. 2
12. Cannibal
13. I Hate
14. Can You Hear Me Now
Check out the preview clip here: More...
Betzefer Reveals New Album Artwork
Israel's Betzefer has revealed the artwork for new album "The Devil Went Down to the Holy Land," which can be viewed below. The album is due out October 28th, 2013.
Art direction and design for the album were handled by Nir Gutraiman, while concept art & puppet design were done by Yonathan Bereskin and Ricardo Werdesheim of Zaz Animation Studio. Photgraphy comes courtesy of Gal Gamo. More...
Betzefer Finishes Recording Album
Israel's Betzefer has issued the following announcement about recording a new album and seeking crowd funding to complete the release:
"Alright guys, we know we have been keeping things on the Down Low in the past year since we really did wanna just do more work and less talk, but we are proud to tell you we finished recording our new record which will be called 'Suicide Hotline' and contain 13 new tracks!
"We need YOUR help in finishing funding those mixing sessions and set up a campaign to do just that in Indiegogo. Bonus: There's a youtube video there on top, play it and hear some teaser sounds off the new record!
"We thank any one of you who's going to help us out from the bottom of our hearts! Go check out the new sound." More...
Betzefer Posts Full Anniversary Concert
Israeli metal band Betzefer posted footage of the entire 10th year anniversary show performed on November 13, 2008 in Tel-Aviv on YouTube. The video was directed by Noah Shulman.
The track list for the show (with position times) is as follows:
01:19 - Black Inside
07:18 - Best Seller
10:20 - Under
13:54 - Mark
18:18 - Doomsday
22:23 - Running Against
24:43 - Split
30:16 - Peasents
33:20 - Rinse:Repeat / Buddah
38:56 - Right About
43:05 - 6's & 7's
47:29 - Fuckin' Rock N' Roll
51:20 - Early Grave
56:38 - Four Hands Guitar / Pitz Aachbar
01:01:31 - Heaven Sent
01:04:29 - Down Low
Check out the video here:
Betzefer Posts New Music Video Online
Israeli metal act Betzefer has posted its new music video online for streaming. You can check out the video for the track "Best Seller" in the player below.
Betzefer Posts New Album Online For Streaming
Israeli metal act Betzefer has posted the band's new studio album, "Freedom To The Slave Makers" online for fans to stream in full.
You can check out the new record by heading to the band's Facebook page. The album will be released this Friday (February 18th) through AFM Records.
The previously uploaded teaser trailer for the new album "Freedom To The Slave Makers" is also available for viewing at this location.
Teaser Clip Posted For Betzefer's New Album
Israeli heavy metal outfit Betzefer has announced the new album "Freedom To The Slave Makers" will be released through AFM Records on February 18th. A zombie themed teaser clip has been posted online in support of the new album, which can be viewed below.
Betzefer Reveals New Album Tracklisting
Israeli heavy metal outfit Betzefer has revealed the tracklisting for it's forthcoming new studio album, "Freedom To The Slave Makers," which will be released through AFM Records on February 18th.
The track listing is as follows:
"Best Seller"
"Backstage Blues"
"Feels So Right"
"Diamond Director"
"Nothing But Opinions"
"Doomsday"
"Empty Magazine"
"Perfect Lie"
"Song For The Alcoholic"
"Heavensent"
Betzefer Signs To AFM Records
Israeli hardcore metal band BETZEFER has announced their signing to AFM Records. BETZEFER's second album, “Freedom To The Slave Makers,” will be released in February. The band comments on the signing, "This will makr a new chapter in Betzefer's history and we are thrilled to have our fans finally listening to what we've been working on for the past few years!"
Betzefer Announce German Tour Dates
Israeli metallers BETZEFER will be back on tour in Germany on June and will also play one show in Prague. The dates are as follows:
Jun. 07 - Munich (D) Feierwerk
Jun. 08 - Wachenroth (D) Suffering Life Open Air
Jun. 09 - Oberhausen (D) Druckluft
Jun. 10 - Frankfurt (D) 025
Jun. 11 - Hamburg (D) Logo
Jun. 12 - Kassel (D) Jugendzentrum Second Home
Jun. 13 - Prag (CZ) Futurum
Jun. 14 - Gleisdorf (AT) Kulturkeller
Jun. 15 - Stuttgart (D) Juha West
Jun. 16 - Cottbus (D) Gladhouse
Jun. 17 - Berlin (D) Lido More...
Betzefer Post 'Early Grave' Video Online
Israeli metallers BETZEFER have posted their video for the song "Early Grave" at this location (Quicktime required). The clip was shot in September with director Noah Shulman.
"Early Grave" comes off the group's debut album, "Down Low", which was released last year via Roadrunner Records. The group's energetic brand of metal is being described as a mixture of SEPULTURA and PANTERA and is said to be "packed with aggression."
Prior to issuing "Down Low" through Roadrunner, BETZEFER released three EPs: "Pitz Aachbar" (2000), "Some Tits, But No Bush" (2001) and "New Hate" (2003).
Ektomorf And Disbelief To Tour Europe
Ektomorf, Disbelief and Betzefer will be a part of 'The Monster Mosh Down Tour' that will lay waste to Europe in the fall.
These are the confirmed dates:
Oct. 07 Vienna, AT - Arena
Oct. 14 Herisau, CH - Jessie James Metal Club
Oct. 22 Gaildorf, D - Sundown Festival w/ Rage, Primordial, the Duskfall
Oct. 23 Darmstadt, D - Steinbruch Theater
Oct. 27 Cottbus, D - Gladhaus
Oct. 28 Glauchau, D - Alte Spinnerei
Oct. 29 Geiselwind, D - Halle Geiselwind w/ Six Feet Under, Born from Pain, Mantas
Oct. 30 Oln, D - Underground
More dates to be announced soon.
Roadrage DVD Tracklisting Revealed
Roadrunner Records has announced this year's Roadrage DVD tracklisting:
1. Slipknot – Before I Forget
2. Slipknot – Vermilion
3. Killswitch Engage – The End Of Heartache (Band Version)
4. Machine Head – Days Turn Blue To Gray
5. Trivium – Pull Harder On The Strings Of Your Martyr
6. 36 Crazyfists – Bloodwork
7. Chimaira – 'Cleansation (Live)'
8. Fear Factory – Archetype
9. Fear Factory – Bite The Hand That Bleeds
10. Cradle Of Filth – Nymphetamine
11. Wednesday 13 – I Walked With A Zombie
12. Devildriver – Hold Back The Day
13. Devildriver – Nothing's Wrong
14. Soulfly – Roots Bloody Roots (Live)
15. Hatebreed – Live For This
16. Caliban – The Beloved & The Hatred
17. Still Remains – The Worst Is Yet To Come
18. The Agony Scene – Prey
19. 3 Inches Of Blood – Deadly Sinners
20. Obituary – Insane
21. Betzefer – Down Low
22. Illdisposed – Still Sane
23. Blood Has Been Shed – She Speaks To Me
24. Zao – The Rising End
25. A Life Once Lost – Vulture
26.Terror – Overcome
27. Open Hand – Tough Girl
28. Walls Of Jericho – There's No I in F**k You
29. Hopesfall – Icarus
30. Throwdown – Burn
31. Madball – Heavenhell
The DVD will be available in September.
Israel's Betzefer Sign To Roadrunner Records
Israeli metallers BETZEFER have inked a deal with Roadrunner Records.The group's debut album, "Downlow", will be released in Europe on June 6. A U.S. release date has yet to be announced.
"Downlow" was recorded at CCR Studio in Belgium and was mixed by Tue Madsen (THE HAUNTED, MNEMIC, KONKHRA) at his Antfarm Studio in Denmark. A video for the album's title track plus an MP3 of the song "Early Grave" can be downloaded at the group's official web site.