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


Israeli guitarist Yitzhak Klepter passes away at 72

One of Klepter's solos was rated as the greatest guitar solo in the history of Israeli music in 1997.

 Guitarist Yitzhak Klepter of the Israeli rockband Kaveret.

Russian exiles to rock Tel Aviv

Perhaps the best-known act, Sonic Death celebrated its 10th anniversary last year. The self-described power trio originally hails from St. Petersburg and is currently based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

 Diana Burkot, Maria Alyokhina and Olga Borisova, activists and members of Russian punk music group Pussy Riot, critical of the country's regime, perform during the band's anti-war concert tour, amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine, at Shedhalle concert hall in Berlin, Germany May 12, 2022

Al Stewart makes history in his historically-driven performance

Stewart, the Scottish folk-rocker, looks and plays the part of a 77-year-old veteran who has been writing and singing for over five decades.

 Al Stewart and the Empty Pockets perform at Hangar 11 in Tel Aviv on November 8, 2022.

‘F antisemitism,’ John Mellencamp says as Jewish lawyer is inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Allen Grubman, a prominent attorney who was being inducted for his innovations in artists creative rights over their work, was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

 Attorney Allen Grubman, left, and rocker John Mellencamp speak onstage during the 37th Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Los Angeles, Nov. 5, 2022.

Arallu extreme metal band rocks Norway

Israeli heavy metal band Arallu performance at the Garage Festival was the first of its kind by an Israeli heavy metal band in Norway.

 Arallu Garage Festival

Calexico brings the southwest desert to Israel - review

The versatile Americana band, founded in Arizona, just keeps getting better, as this – their fourth appearance in Israel in the last 15 years – attested.

 CALEXICO PERFORMING Saturday night at Kav Rakia.

Earth averted Mars-like fate with inner core restoring magnetic field - study

The magnetosphere, meaning Earth's magnetic field, is essential in allowing Earth to remain habitable. This is because it acts as a shield, protecting the planet from cosmic radiation.

 The magnetosphere protects Earth from cosmic radiation and solar winds (Illustrative).

Counting Crows coming to the Holy Land

“What it comes down to is that Israel is a place I loved when I was younger and we finally got an offer to go there and play. And I’m excited about it,” said founding bandmember Duritz.

 ADAM DURITZ of Counting Crows, and Duritz with the band, back when he still sported his dreadlocks.

Deep Purple to launch world tour next month in Israel

For Deep Purple’s Roger Glover, it’s all about the bass.

 DEEP PURPLE with Roger Glover, bottom right.

Maroon 5, Deep Purple add more shows in Israel after selling out

Maroon 5 added an additional performance on May 10, and Deep Purple added an additional performance on May 23.

 Maroon 5 is coming to Israel in May.