Ария
Country	Russia
Years active	1985–present
Genres	Heavy Metal
Labels	Moroz Records, CD Maximum
Members	Vladimir Holstinin Vitaly Dubinin Artur Berkut Sergey Popov Maxim Udalov

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Aria (Russian: Ария) is a popular Russian heavy metal band that formed in 1985. The music of Aria resembles the sound of NWOBHM bands, and they have been dubbed "Russian Iron Maiden" by media. Since 1985 the band has gone through several line-up changes. Although vocalist Valery Kipelov was the main voice of the band for the majority of the albums they have released, he departed in 2002 and formed his own heavy-metal band "Kipelov". Several ex-members of Aria formed the band Master, who are still considered, along with Aria, one of the most influential Russian metal bands. “Heavy metal” redirects here. ... 1985 (MCMLXXXV) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) emerged in the late 70s, in part a reaction to the contemporary decline of traditional heavy metal bands such as Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Black Sabbath, all three of which had been submerged by a mixture of personal problems, tiredness and... Iron Maiden are an English heavy metal band from east London. ... Valery Kipelov Valery Alexandrovich Kipelov (Валерий Александрович Кипелов, born July 12, 1958) is russian music artist and composer, famous for being the vocalist of legendary heavy metal band Aria Valery Kipelov was born in 1958 at Kapotniki, Moscow, USSR. During his childhood, he studied at music school as bandeonist. ... Kipelov (Кипелов) is a Russian heavy metal rock band. ... This article is about the Russian Thrash metal band. ...

Most of Aria's lyrics have been written by the poet Margarita Pushkina.

Rammstein has covered an Aria song, Shtil' (Штиль). In this cover version, the song's name is Germanized and spelled as Schtiel. For the airshow accident, see Ramstein airshow disaster. ...

History

Early Days

According to the band's website, its birthday should be celebrated on October 31, 1985, when they finished working on their first album, Megalomania. The album was noticed by the heavy music fans for being much unlike to any hard rock music played in the USSR at that time. Track listing Это Рок (This is Fate) Тореро (Torero) Волонтер (Volunteer) Бивни Черных Скал (Tusks of Black Cliffs) Мания Величия (Megalomania) Жизнь Задаром (Life for Free) Мечты (Dreams) Позади Америка (America is Behind) Personnel Valerii Kipelov - Vocals Vladimir Holstinin - Guitar Alik Granovskii - Bass Aleksandr Lvov - Drums Kirill Pokrovskii - Keyboards Viktor Vekshtein - Manager Vasilii Gavrilov - Artist Aleksandr Gavrilov - Artist Ekaterina Shevchenko - Design Artist ...

The band's founders are Vladimir Holstinin and Alik Granovsky, who met during their time in the band "Alpha". Holstinin's idea of creating a heavy metal band was enthusiastically accepted by Granovsky. By 1985 they had most of the material for their album ready, all that remained was to find a recording studio and a vocalist. They asked Victor Vekshtein to be the band's manager and allow them to use his studio. The vocalist position was soon filled with Valery Kipelov. Valery Kipelov Valery Alexandrovich Kipelov (Валерий Александрович Кипелов, born July 12, 1958) is russian music artist and composer, famous for being the vocalist of legendary heavy metal band Aria Valery Kipelov was born in 1958 at Kapotniki, Moscow, USSR. During his childhood, he studied at music school as bandeonist. ...

The name "Ария" given to the band was chosen since it was short, catchy and easy transliterable to "Aria". There's a version that name was invited by Holstinin, who own a guitar from eponymous manufacturer. Aria is a manufacturer of accoustic and electric guitars and basses. ...

Megalomania was recorded with only Holstinin playing the guitar (with Alexander Lvov on the drums and Kirill Pokrovsky on the keyboards.). The band needed a second guitarist to be able to play live - as a result, Andrey Bolshakov joined the band. In addition, Igor Molchanov (formerly from "Alpha") replaced Lvov at the drums. Track listing Это Рок (This is Fate) Тореро (Torero) Волонтер (Volunteer) Бивни Черных Скал (Tusks of Black Cliffs) Мания Величия (Megalomania) Жизнь Задаром (Life for Free) Мечты (Dreams) Позади Америка (America is Behind) Personnel Valerii Kipelov - Vocals Vladimir Holstinin - Guitar Alik Granovskii - Bass Aleksandr Lvov - Drums Kirill Pokrovskii - Keyboards Viktor Vekshtein - Manager Vasilii Gavrilov - Artist Aleksandr Gavrilov - Artist Ekaterina Shevchenko - Design Artist ...

Aria's first lineup, 1986

Aria's first live show was on Februrary 5, 1986 in DK MAI. The band was met with enthusiasm, and soon became a laureate of the "Rock-Panorama-86" and "Lithuanika-86" festivals. The band was still ignored by the media, but it's popularity was rising. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ...

In November 1986, Aria released their second album, "Whom Are You With?". By this time, the band is ripped by arguments concerning both the direction the band was heading, and Victor Vekshtein's management. After a tour in January, 1987, Granovsky, Bolshakov, Molchanov and Pokrovsky left the band (Granovsky and Bolshakov later formed the Thrash metal band "Master"). They were replaced by Vitaly Dubinin (Holstinin's institute friend and former band mate) as the bass guitarist, Sergey Mavrin as the second guitarist, and Maxim Udalov at the drums. Their first large show after the reorganization, and the subsequent tour, had proven, that despite all rumors, the band was not dead. Track listing Воля и Разум (Will and Reason) Встань, Страх Преодолей (Stand Up, Overcome Your Fear) Здесь Куют Металл (Here Metal is Forged) С Кем Ты? (Whom Are You With?) Без Тебя (Without You) Память о... (Memory of. ... Thrash metal is a subgenre of heavy metal music, one of the extreme metal subgenres, that is characterised by its high speed and aggression. ... This article is about the Russian Thrash metal band. ... Sergey Konstantinovich Mavrin (Сергей Константинович Маврин), nicknamed Mavrik (Маврик) (born February 27, 1963) is a russian musician and composer, who is credited as one of the best guitarists of Russian Metal scene. ...

Rise to Fame

In August 1987, Aria started working on their new album, Hero of Asphalt (originally named Serving the Forces of Evil), which is considered one of the band's best albums. 'Hero...' was Aria's first album published by the state music publishing monopoly 'Melodia'. Every show on the subsequent two-year tour had been sold out. Over a million copies of the album's LP had been sold. A music video for the song Rose Street was filmed, with the band's fans in the mass scenes. Track listing На Службе Силы Зла (In the Service of Strong Evil) Герой Асфальта (Hero of Asphalt) Мертвая Зона (Dead Zone) 1100 Улица Роз (Street of Roses) Баллада о Древнерусском Воине (Ballad of an Ancient Russian Warrior) Personnel Valerii Kipelov - Vocals Vladimir Holstinin - Guitars Sergey Mavrin - Guitars Vitalii Dubinin - Bass Maksim Udalov - Drums Sergey Levshin - Sound Engineer Viktor Vekshtein - Manager Artist - Dmitrii Baushev Vasilii...

During that time, the band's relationship with their manager had reached a critical threshold. In October 1988, Udalov left the band because of the conflict, and in November Aleksandr Maniakin was invited to replace him. In 1989, the band then released their next album, Playing With Fire, with Yuriy Fishkin as their manager. Igra s Ogneom (Playing with Fire) is an album by Aria. ...

In 1990, Dubinin and Mavrin signed up with the band Lion Heart, and left for Munich, only to return in August after finding an opportunity to cancel their contract. After celebrating their five-year anniversary with several live shows, the band begun to work on their fifth album Blood for Blood, which was released in 1991. Track listing Прощай, Норфолк! (Farewell Norfolk) Зомби (Zombie) Антихрист (Antichrist) Не Хочешь, не Верь Мне (You Dont Want to Trust Me) Кровь за Кровь (Blood for Blood) Бесы (Devils) Всё, Что Было (All That Was) Следуй за Мной! (Follow Me!) Personnel Valerii Kipelov - Vocals Vladimir Holstinin - Guitar Sergey Mavrin - Guitar Vitalii Dubinin - Bass Aleksandr Manyakin - Drums Ivan Evdolimov - Sound Engineer Sergey Ryleev - Sound Engineer Yurii Fishkin - Management Stas...

In the early 90's, the band decreased their activity significantly, greatly reducing the number of live shows they performed. In 1994, they created their own studio "ARIA Records", and signed a five-year contract with the label MOROZ Records. As a result, in the summer of 1994, the band's first five albums were released, including the earlier unreleased "Megalomania" and "Whom Are You With?". In September, they toured through Germany for two weeks, with live shows in seven cities, including Berlin's Hard Rock Cafe. Track listing Это Рок (This is Fate) Тореро (Torero) Волонтер (Volunteer) Бивни Черных Скал (Tusks of Black Cliffs) Мания Величия (Megalomania) Жизнь Задаром (Life for Free) Мечты (Dreams) Позади Америка (America is Behind) Personnel Valerii Kipelov - Vocals Vladimir Holstinin - Guitar Alik Granovskii - Bass Aleksandr Lvov - Drums Kirill Pokrovskii - Keyboards Viktor Vekshtein - Manager Vasilii Gavrilov - Artist Aleksandr Gavrilov - Artist Ekaterina Shevchenko - Design Artist ... Track listing Воля и Разум (Will and Reason) Встань, Страх Преодолей (Stand Up, Overcome Your Fear) Здесь Куют Металл (Here Metal is Forged) С Кем Ты? (Whom Are You With?) Без Тебя (Without You) Память о... (Memory of. ...

90's

By the end of the 1994's tour in Germany, the band had a disagreement with the organizers, which also reflected on the relationship within the band. After the tour is over, Kipelov stopped showing up at the studio, where the band was hard at work at their next album. Within a month's time, he was found out to be playing with "Master". In December, Alexey Bulgakov (the lead singer for the band "Legion") tried out as Kipelov's replacement. In January 1995, Sergey Mavrin left the band, stating that he did not believe that the band would succeed without his friend Kipelov. Sergey Terentyev was invited to replace him as a session musician, and later becomes a permanent member of the band. This article is about the Russian Thrash metal band. ...

Kipelov returned to the band soon after they are is threated with sanctions by MOROZ Records for breaching the contract. He recorded the vocal parts for the new album Night is Shorter Than Day, which is released in September, 1995. The band did a series of concerts in the Moscow area, with Sergey Zadora as their new manager, recording a live album Made in Russia, which ranks high in the charts. Track listing Рабство Иллюзий (The Slavery of Illusions) Паранойя (Paranoia) Ангельская Пыль (Angelic Dust) Уходи и Не Возвращайся (Go Away and Dont Return) Король Дороги (King of the Road) Возьми Мое Сердце (Take My Heart) Зверь (Beast) Дух Войны (The Soul of War) Ночь Короче Дня (Night is Shorter Than Day) Personnel Valerii Kipelov - Vocals Vladimir Holstinin - Guitar, Sound Engineer Sergey Terentev - Guitar Vitalii Dubinin - Bass, Sound Engineer... Location Position of Moscow in Europe Government Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area  - City 1,081 km² Population  - City (2007)    - Density 10,469,000   9684. ...

In 1997 Kipelov and Mavrin joined again in duo album 'Dark Ages'. Dubinin and Holstinin also recorded their own, entittled 'AvARIA', where Vitaly participated as vocalist. In 1998 Aria released 'Generator of Evil', the album of Terentyev's debut as songwriter. Next came 'Chimera' and breakthrough single 'Lost Paradise', which succeed in NASHE Radio chart and raised Aria to the new wave of popularity.

The Judgement Day

In 2001 Aria headlined the NASHEstvie festival, where they played with symphonic orchestra. This gave the band the idea for a 'Classical Aria' tour with an orchestra and a live album of the same name, which, unfortunately, was never released. During the tour, tension among the musicians and band's management arose. Kipelov refused to record the new album, already written by Dubinin and Holstinin, and declared he wanted to start a solo career. Sergey Terentyev, Alexander Maniakin and band's manager Rina Lee supported him, opposing two band leaders and producer Yuri Sokolov. 'Classical Aria' became the band's farewell tour. After the final gig August 31, 2002 at Luzhniki, Moscow, which was entittled 'The Judgement Day' (this later became the name for the whole incident), Kipelov, Terentyev and Maniakin left Aria. The next day, with by Serget Mavrin, they started a new band named Kipelov. Nashestvie (Russian: Нашествие, literally: invasion) is the largest open-air festival of Russian rock music. ... August 31 is the 243rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (244th in leap years), with 122 days remaining. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... The Grand Sports Arena of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex (Большая спортивная арена Олимпийского комплекса Лужники) in Moscow, or briefly Luzhniki Stadium (Стадион Лужники), is the biggest sports stadium in Russia. ... Location Position of Moscow in Europe Government Country District Subdivision Russia Central Federal District Federal City Mayor Yuriy Luzhkov Geographical characteristics Area  - City 1,081 km² Population  - City (2007)    - Density 10,469,000   9684. ... Kipelov (Кипелов) is a Russian heavy metal rock band. ...

New face of Aria

Live show at Luzhniki, November 18, 2003

Despite the rumors that Holstinin would disband Aria and start a new band called 'Himera', in November 2002 a new lineup of Aria appeared. Sergey Popov from 'Master' became the second guitarist, Arthur Berkut (ex-Autograph) was invited to be the new vocalist, and drummer Max Udalov came back. On December 5, Aria released the single 'Coliseum' followed by the album 'Baptism by Fire'. A video for 'Coliseum' was shot. The release was successful, the songs 'Coliseum' and 'Kreshenie Ogneom' reached #1 on the rock charts, though many fans criticized it, arguing that Berkut's voice did not fit Aria's music. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Grand Sports Arena of the Luzhniki Olympic Complex (Большая спортивная арена Олимпийского комплекса Лужники) in Moscow, or briefly Luzhniki Stadium (Стадион Лужники), is the biggest sports stadium in Russia. ... November 18 is the 322nd day of the year (323rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Autograph - a rock band from the Soviet Union - performed live on Live Aid, being transmitted live from Moscow. ... December 5 is the 339th day (340th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ...

Berkut and Holstinin participated in the 'Elven Manuscript' (Эльфийская Рукопись, 2004) metal opera by Epidemia. Arthur played the role of Irdis the elven wizard while Vladimir played on lute and also produced the opera. Elven Manuscript official logo Elfiyskaya Rukopis (Эльфийская Рукопись, Elven Manuscript, 2004) is a metal opera and concept album by russian power metal band Epidemia. ...

In 2005 Aria celebrated it's 20th anniversary with a new tour. The band's former members where invited to participate in the anniversary tour. 'Master' and Sergey Mavrin played at it, but Kipelov did not, because of his own tour schedule. Sergey Konstantinovich Mavrin (Сергей Константинович Маврин), nicknamed Mavrik (Маврик) (born February 27, 1963) is a russian musician and composer, who is credited as one of the best guitarists of Russian Metal scene. ...

The newest album 'Armageddon' released by CD Maximum, came out in 2006, where Aria invited two new lyric writers, and Berkut debuted as composer.

Band Members

Current lineup (as of 2006). L-R: Dubinin, Holstinin, Popov, Berkut, Udalov

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• Valery Kipelov (Валерий Кипелов) - Lead vocals
• Vladimir Holstinin (Владимир Холстинин) - Guitar
• Alik Granovsky (Алик Грановский) - Bass guitar
• Alexander Lvov (Александр Львов) - Drums
• Kirill Pokrovsky (Кирилл Покровский) - Keyboards http://www.kirillpokrovsky.com

1985 - 1987 Valery Kipelov Valery Alexandrovich Kipelov (Валерий Александрович Кипелов, born July 12, 1958) is russian music artist and composer, famous for being the vocalist of legendary heavy metal band Aria Valery Kipelov was born in 1958 at Kapotniki, Moscow, USSR. During his childhood, he studied at music school as bandeonist. ...

• Valery Kipelov (Валерий Кипелов) - Lead vocals
• Vladimir Holstinin (Владимир Холстинин) - Guitar
• Andrey Bolshakov (Андрей Большаков) - Guitar
• Alik Granovsky (Алик Грановский) - Bass guitar
• Igor Molchanov (Игорь Молчанов) - Drums
• Kirill Pokrovsky (Кирилл Покровский) - Keyboards

1987 - 1988" Valery Kipelov Valery Alexandrovich Kipelov (Валерий Александрович Кипелов, born July 12, 1958) is russian music artist and composer, famous for being the vocalist of legendary heavy metal band Aria Valery Kipelov was born in 1958 at Kapotniki, Moscow, USSR. During his childhood, he studied at music school as bandeonist. ...

• Valery Kipelov (Валерий Кипелов) - Lead vocals
• Vladimir Holstinin (Владимир Холстинин) - Guitar
• Sergey Mavrin (Сергей Маврин) - Guitar
• Vitaly Dubinin (Виталий Дубинин) - Bass guitar, Backing vocals
• Maxim Udalov (Максим Удалов) - Drums

1988 - 1994 Valery Kipelov Valery Alexandrovich Kipelov (Валерий Александрович Кипелов, born July 12, 1958) is russian music artist and composer, famous for being the vocalist of legendary heavy metal band Aria Valery Kipelov was born in 1958 at Kapotniki, Moscow, USSR. During his childhood, he studied at music school as bandeonist. ... Sergey Konstantinovich Mavrin (Сергей Константинович Маврин), nicknamed Mavrik (Маврик) (born February 27, 1963) is a russian musician and composer, who is credited as one of the best guitarists of Russian Metal scene. ...

• Valery Kipelov (Валерий Кипелов) - Lead vocals
• Vladimir Holstinin (Владимир Холстинин) - Guitar
• Sergey Mavrin (Сергей Маврин) - Guitar
• Vitaly Dubinin (Виталий Дубинин) - Bass guitar, Backing vocals
• Aleksandr Maniakin (Максим Удалов) - Drums

1995 - 2002 Valery Kipelov Valery Alexandrovich Kipelov (Валерий Александрович Кипелов, born July 12, 1958) is russian music artist and composer, famous for being the vocalist of legendary heavy metal band Aria Valery Kipelov was born in 1958 at Kapotniki, Moscow, USSR. During his childhood, he studied at music school as bandeonist. ... Sergey Konstantinovich Mavrin (Сергей Константинович Маврин), nicknamed Mavrik (Маврик) (born February 27, 1963) is a russian musician and composer, who is credited as one of the best guitarists of Russian Metal scene. ...

• Valery Kipelov (Валерий Кипелов) - Lead vocals
• Vladimir Holstinin (Владимир Холстинин) - Guitar
• Sergey Terentyev (Сергей Терентьев) - Guitar
• Vitaly Dubinin (Виталий Дубинин) - Bass guitar, Backing vocals
• Aleksandr Maniakin (Александр Манякин) - Drums

Current Valery Kipelov Valery Alexandrovich Kipelov (Валерий Александрович Кипелов, born July 12, 1958) is russian music artist and composer, famous for being the vocalist of legendary heavy metal band Aria Valery Kipelov was born in 1958 at Kapotniki, Moscow, USSR. During his childhood, he studied at music school as bandeonist. ...

• Arthur Berkut (Артур Беркут) - Lead vocals
• Vladimir Holstinin (Владимир Холстинин) - Guitar
• Sergey Popov (Сергей Попов) - Guitar
• Vitaly Dubinin (Виталий Дубинин) - Bass guitar, Backing vocals
• Maxim Udalov (Максим Удалов) - Drums

Discography

For album covers, singles and compilations, see main article: Aria discography This is the discography of russian Heavy metal band Aria // Categories: | ...

• Mania Velichia (1985)
• S Kem Ti? (1986)
• Geroy Asfalta (1987)
• Igra s Ogneom (1989)
• Krov za Krov (1991)
• Noch Koroche Dnia (1995)
• Generator Zla (1998)
• Himera (2001)
• Kreshenie Ogneom (2003)
• Armageddon (2006)

Mania Velichia (Megalomania) is an album by Aria. ... S Kem Ti? (Whom are You With?) is an album by Aria. ... Geroy Asfalta (Hero of Asphalt) is an album by Aria. ... Igra s Ogneom (Playing with Fire) is an album by Aria. ... Krov za Krov (Blood for Blood) is an album by Aria. ... Noch Koroche Dnia (Night Shorter Day) is an album by Aria. ... Generator of Evil is an album by Aria. ... Chimera (Russian: Химера) is Arias eighth studio album, and the last to feature vocalist Valerii Kipelov. ... Kreshenie Ogneom (Baptism by Fire) is Arias 9th studio album, the first which does not feature long-time vocalist Valery Kipelov. ... Armageddon is the tenth studio album by Aria, and the first after signing to CD-Maximum label. ...

External links

• Aria's Official site in (Russian)
• Watch live video for Aria - Igra s Ogneom with orchestra
• Aria on MySpace.com
• Aria on Last.fm
• Aria on MetalStorm
• Ariya on RussMus.Net: English translations of the lyrics and much more!, in English