Jun 07, 2010 - Statement about our show cancellation at Sonisphere Istanbul
Merhaba, shalom & salam to all our beloved fans & friends.

2 weeks ago, we were the happiest band on earth when we were announced to Sonisphere Istanbul, we all waited for this moment for so long.

Then, a political fucked up crisis started between our countries and a whole chaos started to go on and unfortunately still goes on till that moments.

After a few days of rumors we were sadly announced today that the security company who is responsible of the festival cannot guarantee our safety during the fest and therefore our show had to be delayed from this year…

You have to know that, we, Orphaned Land, we felt safe and we 100% wanted to come despite all, to have that show for the purpose of peace, friendship and brotherhood of our nations. The facts are that this is a big festival, with many people and many bands, and the security company didn't want to risk all of that just because of us. We couldn't agree with it, but we fully understand it and respect it. Yet, we and Purple productions, are very sad, it is such a strange feeling not to be able to play in Turkey, this is our second home!

Due to the situation that was created our show moved to Sonisphere Romania. We promise you all that we will make the maximum efforts to schedule new dates in Turkey very soon. We personally feel safe; we don't need any kind of security, surrounded by all of you makes us safe, but this is just us.

We wish to thank our amazing fans who wrote "Serefe" in our facebook fan page (there were hundreds of you!!) To all the people that opened support groups and even the ones that just expressed their opinion; you all are the greatest gift that a band could get. Please don't be sad about this cancellation, all delays are for the good, one day, politicians will learn and take an example from you and us, Inshallah.

Before we leave please remember this, our orphaned brothers - our countries flags may have different signs and colors but deep in our hearts shines the same flag – the flag of hope, friendship, brotherhood, don't ever forget it - it is our duty as disciples of the sacred oath.

Sherefe & mujuck to all of you,
ORPHANED LAND

Jun 04, 2010 - Orphaned Land Tour with Amorphis
Orphaned Land will be touring Europe next month of November with Finnish band Amorphis and Ghost Bridage. You can see all the tour details at DATES section.

Jun 04, 2010 - Orphaned Land confirmed for Sonisphere Festival in Istambul
http://tr.sonispherefestivals.com

May 21, 2010 - Unplugged at the CMR Warehouse
Israeli Oriental Metal sensation ORPHANED LAND are currently touring all over Europe in support of their new masterpiece “The Never Ending Way Of ORwarriOR” (OUT NOW!). Last week they stopped by at the European Century Media headquarters in Germany and played a very unconventional and natural unplugged session in company’s warehouse. Sticks and drum set have been replaced by spoons, garbage cans and cereal boxes and with no amplification you can witness ORPHANED LAND as pure and improvised as possible in front of shelves filled with thousands of CD boxes resulting in a very special atmosphere. Some belly dancing was also involved, but that’s a different story...

Enjoy this very personal moment with ORPHANED LAND and check out “Sapari” unplugged: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP6_qD_wqqI

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