Judge for Avishay Mizrav

"Modern Progressive Metal that rocks the house!"

Biography  
For over two decades, Avishay Mizrav has been following his musical passion
He’s relentlessly pursued perfection in guitar playing and composition
His path has lead to his musical evolution through several bands
Avishay Mizrav keeps his skills honed through a side projects that focuses on Classic Rock, Blues, Soul, Funk

Forgotten Melodies is Mizrav’s debut album, which he wrote, recorded and mixed
Two demo tracks from this album won First Place in OURSTAGE Instrumental channel: Knight Templar in August, 2008 and Radical Emotions in December, 2008
Knight Templar also reached the Semi-Finals on the ISC (International Song Competition) in 2009

Avishay Mizrav has performed with his band at many of Israel’s top venues
● Rock Atzmaut Festival, AmphiPark Rishon Le Zio
● Goldstar Beer Festiva
● Beresheet Festiva
● Bombamla Festiva
● Showdown Rock Festival, Hamosad Club Tel Avi

By 2010 he had all the tracks laid down and ready for the final mastering phase which was done by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering - California - U.S.A (F5 - David Ellefson, Yngwie Malmsteen, Halford, Therion and many others)

And now he needs your voice to carry his music around the world to those with the same need, urge and passion for music

Avishay Mizrav's first Instrumental album is available for physical and digital purchase at CD Baby

http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/AvishayMizra

Album Credits
Guitars, Bass and Additional Keyboards, Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Avishay Mizrav
Mastered by Maor Appelbaum at Maor Appelbaum Mastering - California - U.S.A (F5 - David Ellefson, Yngwie Malmsteen, Halford, Therion)
Drums Recorded by Daniel Strosberg (Seek Irony) at Keoss Studios
Keyboards: Yoav Volansky (Seek Irony)
Drums: Rom Gov (Seek Irony)
Guest Bassist: Eyal Sharf (Colitis)
Guest Guitarist Avi Harazi (Colitis).

Reviews Quotes

"Avishay Mizrav’s debut album, Forgotten Melodies, is a whirlwind of rock and power ballads that remind you of bands such as Journey or Styx, but in a way that doesn’t need words to tell the story.

"Forgotten Melodies is an incredible album. Every song has its own feel - from the moving piece of Casualties of War with such amazing build ups to upbeat songs like Knight Templar. Awesome rock.

"Simply put "Forgotten Melodies" by Avishay Mizrav is unforgettable. He takes you on a musical journey that is technically phenomenal, but he still makes you FEEL the music

"Like math rock on steroids, guitarist/keyboardist/bassist/engineer/producer Avishay Mizrav invites his fans to experience an over-the-top session of electric guitar self-gratification–Avishav Mizrav style!

"Forgotten Melodies is an original rock anthem that worships at the alter of nerd-rock gods, arpeggiated guitar riffs, squealing keyboard melodies and the chorus pedal.

"This album is an absolute gem of progressive rock and metal fusion."

Online Reviews:

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