Gevolt is an Israeli

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band, founded in 2001. The band is known as the pioneers of Yiddish metal. They were the first band to combine traditional

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History

The band was formed in Israel in 2001 by Anatholy Bonder (vocals), Yevgeny Kushnir (guitars), Oleg Szumski (drums) and Max Mann (bass guitars). In 2005 Marina Klionski (violins) joined. In 2006, Gevolt self-released their debut full-length album ''Sidur'' in the

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. After the release Oleg Szumski left the band and was replaced by Vadim Weinstein, and Dmitry Lifshitz (synths) joined the band. Gevolt started recording of their second album in 2005, and released the 2-track promo single "Yiddish Metal" in 2007. In this single the band changed their concept and started singing in

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, covering classic Yiddish songs. In 2008 ''Sidur'' had a US/Canadian re-release by Renaissance Records/ Koch Entertainment Distribution. At the same time Marina Klionski left the band and Gevolt had two violinists, Anna Agre and Eva Yefremov. Anna Agre left the band after a year. In 2009, Yevgeny Kushnir left the band and was replaced by Michael Gimmervert. In 2010, Max Mann left and was replaced by Mark Lekhovitser. In February 2011, Gevolt released their second full length album, ''

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''. In 2012, Mark Lekhovitser left Gevolt. In 2013, Michael Gimmervert left the band and new guitar and bass players Vadim Raitses and Anton Skorohodov joined. In 2013 the band performed at Folk-Fest Israel on one stage with

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. Gevolt released a Nu Klezmer Metal single "Khokhotshet" was released in March 2015. Vadim Raitses and Anton Skorohodov left after releasing the single "Khokhotshet" in 2015. In 2016, Gevolt had a mini tour in China where it performed in two major events, Taihu Midi Festival and Dream Sonic Festival."2016太湖迷笛音乐节全阵容公布"
, ''Xinmin.cn'', 2 April 2016. Retrieved on 2 April 2016. For this tour the band formed a new line up with the return of Michael Gimmervert and including Alex Zvulun (Bass), Marianne Tur (Violin), and Dror Goldstein (Drums).

Discography

Band members

* Anatholy Bonder – lead vocals (2001–present) * Dmitry Lifshitz – synths (2006–present) * Vadim Weinstein – drums (2006–present) * Eva Yefremov – violin (2008–present) ; Former members * Vadim Raitses – guitars (2013–2015) * Yevgeny Kushnir – guitars (2001–2009) * Anton Skorohodov – bass (2013–2015) * Mark Lekhovitser – bass (2010–2013) * Michael Gimmervert – guitars (2009–2013) * Anna Agre – violin (2008–2009) * Marina Klionski – violin (2005–2008) * Max Mann – bass (2001–2010) * Oleg Szumski – drums (2001–2006)

References

External links

Gevolt's official web site
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