Betzefer

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Betzefer
Betzefer at Ozzfest Tel Aviv 2010
Background information
Origin	Maccabim-Re'ut, Israel
Genres	Groove metal, metalcore
Years active	1998–present
Labels	AFM, Roadrunner
Members	Aharon Ragoza Matan Cohen Rotem Inbar Roey Berman
Past members	Avital Tamir Evil Haim Mashy
Website	Betzefer on Facebook

Betzefer (Hebrew: בצפר) is an Israeli groove metal band originating from Maccabim-Re'ut. The band was formed up in 1998 and was signed to Roadrunner Records from 2005 to 2007. Betzefer is notable for becoming Israel's first heavy metal band to have released its debut album on a major heavy metal label.

Betzefer's biggest influence is Slayer, while Pantera and Sepultura are also credited as being major influences. The band's second album was produced by Down producer Warren Riker.