Almana Shchora

Almana Shchora (from Hebrew: Black WIDOW) () is a heavy metal/hard rock band originating from Israel. The band was founded in 1984 and stay ACTIVE until these days as well, Although the only surviving original member of the band is the guitarist and founder (and now also vocalist) Eli Zulta, who wrote and sang most of the songs. The band currently consists of Eli Zulta (vocals), Nanek (guitar), Adosh (keyboards), Yagel Cohen (bass) and Ha-Meteor (drums).

The band is one of the only heavy metal bands in Israel, and though not commercially successful, the band is considered to be pioneering in the Israeli metal scene.
Though active since 1984, the band have released only one album in 1997, and is set to release a New album, a concept album to be called Phantom Pain sometime in 2009/2010. Unlike the band's first heavy/glam metal album, The New album (from which a few singles were already released) will sound differently, taking influences from thrash metal, alternative metal, metalcore, hardcore punk, and more.

Band Lineup

  • Eli Zulta - lead vocals (1999–present) guitar, vocals (1984–1999)
  • Nanek - guitar (2001–present)
  • Adosh - keyboards, backing vocals (2001–present)
  • Yagel Cohen - bass (2001–present)
  • Ha-Meteor - drums (2005–present)

Former Members

  • Assi Hason - lead vocals (1984–1999)
  • Avi Mualam - bass (1984–1999)
  • Itzik Ovadiya - drums (1984–1999)
  • Yaniv Rozenfeld - drums (2000–2005)

Discography

Release date

Title

Record label

1997

Almana Shchora

Journey Records

2009

Phantom Pain

Sources

he:אלמנה שחורה (להקה)