Chasidica (Hebrew: חסידיקא) is an Israeli Jewish hard rock band formed in 2007 by brothers Sagi and Idan Givol.
Chasidica | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Jerusalem, Israel |
| Genres | Jewish rock, alternative rock, hard rock, heavy metal |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Members | Sagi Givol Idan Givol Moshe Somech Tomer Einat |
| Past members | See below |
| Website | chasidica |
Biography
editChasidica was formed in 2007 by brothers Sagi and Idan Givol. Sagi lived in Australia for eight years and fronted the heavy metal band Demona before becoming a baal teshuva to Hasidic Judaism in 2002.[1]
In 2009, they began a series of concerts called Yehudi Alternativi ("Jewish Alternative") to help promote similarly-minded Jewish artists. One of the first of these concerts was at Jerusalem's Canaan club with Chasidica, klezmer-fusion band Ramzailech, and Hasidic blues rock band Yood.[1][2]
The band is currently working on a debut album with Shai Lahav of Dr. Kasper's Bunny Show.[2]
Musical style
editThe Givol brothers grew up listening to heavy metal and experimental music. They have claimed among their influences both Hasidic music and the band Fortisakharof.[1] Ynet reviewer Vicky Epstein noted elements from the Pixies and likened their vocals to that of Faith No More's Mike Patton.[2] In addition, their sound utilizes klezmer instruments like violins, clarinets, and occasional Middle Eastern instruments like the darbouka.[1]
Members
editCurrent members
edit- Sagi Givol – guitars, lead vocals
- Idan Givol – bass, backing vocals
- Moshe Somech – drums
- Tomer Einat – violin
Former members
edit- Dror Cohen – drums
- Michael Gabizon – keyboards
References
edit- ^ a b c d Ben Bresky (Nov 5, 2009). "Israeli Rock Group Chasidica mixes Metal with Spiritual". Arutz Sheva.
- ^ a b c Vicky Epstein (July 5, 2009). "דוס אנד רול". Ynet.