Rock

Egyptian researchers discover collection of ancient rock art spanning 10,000 years in Sinai desert

The engravings and drawings are divided into several groups, researchers learned in their initial study of the space, the oldest of which are done in red and dated to between 10,000 and 5,500 BCE.

Red pigment drawings discovered by Egyptian archaeologists on the Umm Arak Plateau in the southern Sinai, February 17, 2026.
With redrawing for visibility: Rock carvings discovered in Wadi Khamila, Sinai Desert, believed to depict ancient Egypt’s conquest of the region, January 31, 2026.

Archaeologists discover 5,000-year-old evidence of ancient Egyptian conquest in Sinai desert

The Michael Greilsammer Trio.

The alchemist of the strings: Michael Greilsammer returns to Jerusalem

David Brinn at the drums.

David Brinn, The Jerusalem Post's drummer


Tel Aviv metal fan intent on bringing favorite Swedish band to Israel

Shachar Tal has his sights set on obscure Swedish progressive rockers Änglagård, a decidedly non-mainstream band that only sporadically releases its albums.

 SWEDISH PROGRESSIVE rockers Änglagård – will a crowdfunding campaign bring them to Israel?

RetroAct - a young band looking retro

With a new album in the works, an assortment of shows planned and a more official tour slated for later this year, RetroAct’s trajectory is heading skywards.

 RETROACT with Elisha Ledgely, left.

2,000 year old Roman carving of smiley face discovered in Spain

The carving features three distinct elements - a human face, a cornucopia and a phallus - within a space measuring 57 x 42 centimeters.

 A statue of Hercules and a lion

Skeleton-like Mars rock formation sparks internet excitement

"In 20 years of studying Mars, that's the most bizarre rock I have ever seen," said one astrobiologist about the spiky rocks.

 Fishbone-like rock formations in the Gale crater on Mars

Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood made an album with Israeli rocker Dudu Tassa

Greenwood, who is married to Israeli visual artist Sharona Katan, has recorded guitar on albums by Tassa and fellow Israeli Shye Ben Tzur before.

Rock musician Dudu Tassa performs solo

Jewish indie rocker Blondshell takes inspiration from Larry David and Sarah Silverman

On-the-rise Sabrina Teitelbaum isn't afraid to put her Jewishness out there.

 A guitar lies across a piano.

The Black Keys to make Israel debut this summer

Their latest album is Dropout Boogie, also the name of the tour that will bring them to Europe this summer and their final date, in Israel for the first time.

 THE BLACK KEYS

These ‘living rocks’ in Romania are able to grow and even move

The “living rocks” are native to Costesti, a small town north of Bucharest and the home of extremely unique rocks that are hard to find elsewhere.

 Costesti, Romania.

Disturbed on their way back to Israel this summer

Lead singer and staunch Israel supporter David Draiman: Roger Waters is cordially invited.

 DISTURBED, WITH David Draiman (third from left)

UK rock band Camel is returning to Israel for 50th anniversary show

The show will take place at the even grander Caesarea Amphitheater on May 22.

 CAMEL, WITH Andrew Latimer (left).