Although Sassi is known for pioneering Middle Eastern and Folk Progressive Metal for over 20 years, his solo effort is will be of a semi-instrumental nature and "far from being ORPHANED LAND No. 2," Sassi stated.
ORPHANED LAND's new concert THE ROAD TO OR-SHALEM(DVD), will be released on 24th October in Europe and 1st November in the U.S via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS.
According to a press release, "THE ROAD TO OR-SHALEM is the premier Middle Eastern Progressive Metal crusaders' DVD debut and documents the band's incredible mission to unite warring factions in their home region through the power of music. Filmed in Tel Aviv, Israel in December 2010, THE ROAD TO OR-SHALEM features nearly two hours of stunning live material, as well as a second bonus DVD. The bonus DVD material includes additional live footage, a behind-the-scenes documentary and video clips."