FROM THE BACONJEW MAILBAG

All sorts of assorted goodies that I expect you all to send me this holiday season!

Click on picture to find out more on each item...

ORPHANED LAND UNITES THE MIDDLE EAST THROUGH METAL

Who's your favorite heavy metal band from Israel? What, you didn't know there were metal bands in the Middle East? Well, one that you need to check out is ORPHANED LAND. Their new record, The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR hits stores on February 9th, 2010 (Jan 25th overseas).

Although the band is from Israel, they are looking to unite all of Middle East - no matter the country or religion - through their music. And to top it all off, they have one of the most striking publicity photos I've ever seen portraying this unity.



Vocalist Kobi Farhi comments on the album’s concept and the striking new promo photo as follows: “First of all, I wish to thank each and every one of you for all the comments you left for our new band photo. The comments were from Jews, Christians and Muslims as one, you all know that this unification is what we’re all about..."

Farhi continues: "The Never Ending Way of ORwarriOR is a concept album revolving around a hero: the warrior of light. This hero isn't someone specific, but could be the listener of the album himself, as this album deals with the problems we are facing in our lives every day. Especially here, in the Middle East, we feel that we are trapped in a loop of confusion and darkness. Living in this region, we see that year after year nothing changes. People continue to die in useless wars and we are trapped in a bloody circle. ORPHANED LAND has been around for 18 years and we continue to sing about the same subjects and stories, because after 18 years we are still living in a tragic, orphaned land. To fight this tragedy we have chosen a peaceful, yet powerful weapon: our music.”

If you want to check out another great article on the band, check out the story my fellow Jewish bloggers over at METALSUCKS did by clicking HERE

NICE JEWISH GUYS CALENDAR

Thanks to my friend Andy for posting a story about this. Although I am personally offended for not being asked to be in this...I'll still promote it. Check it at www.nicejewishguys.net

BACON AS ART

I've seen a good amount of these from various posts on the web, as well as from you, my readers. But here is a good compilation of them all that Comedy.com put together...including the Bacon Toilet.

Enjoy HERE

CNN COVERS THE "NEW JEWS"

Two "Jewish" posts in a row...don't worry, there will be a "Bacon" one coming soon! My friend Nick just sent me over a great article from CNN on the "New Jew" and I wanted to share with you, my readers. I'm a little offended that they didn't interview me, but I'll live.

Check out the article HERE

OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES - ANOTHER INSTALLMENT

This time coming from Michael Bergman, a 62-year old insurance agent. Enjoy and be sure to check out the full website at OLD JEWS TELLING JOKES.

BACON-WRAPPED MATZOH BALLS

File under the "Why didn't I think of that" category comes Bacon-Wrapped Matzoh Balls from THE GORBALS restaurant in California. The chef, Ilan Hall won the Bravo show "Top Chef" and is using his Scottish/Israeli roots as an influence on his menu. Can't wait to head out west and try these!

BBQ JEW

Obviously I am not the only pork-loving Jew out there. I recently was introduced to another great site focusing on all things BBQ (which of course is one of my favorite pastimes as well). Check out WWW.BBQJEW.COM for all the tasty goodness!

TWITTELEH

No explanation needed...just awesomeness

BACON BURGER

From the SOLID DUDES KITCHEN comes...the BACON BURGER. Too see it made in all it's glory, just click HERE