Viza

Viza
Background information
Also known asVisa (2000–2009)
OriginLos Angeles, California
Genres
Years active
  • 2000–2014
  • 2017–present
LabelsSerjical Strike Records, Architects of Melody Records, SoundsUP records
MembersK'noup Tomopoulos
Shant Bismejian
Andrew (Antranig) Kzirian
Alexan Khatcherian
Chris Daniel
Jivan Gasparyan Jr.
Websiteexperienceviza.com

Viza (stylized as VI·ZA; formerly known as Visa) is an American rock band from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2000. The band is inspired by traditional Armenian and Greek music, which includes instruments like the oud and duduk. The band has released various EPs and albums.[1] The band has recorded and performed with Serj Tankian of System of a Down, who managed the band.

Performances and releases

Viza was associated with Serjical Strike Management, headed by Serj Tankian from System of a Down from 2009 to 2012, also featuring Tankian as a guest vocalist on their song "Viktor". In August 2010, Viza embarked on a series of introductory performances in Europe, opening for Serj Tankian's "Imperfect Harmonies" Tour in the cities of Yerevan, Athens, Hamburg, Cologne, Paris, Zurich, and Bologna. Viza accompanied Serj Tankian again during his "Harakiri" World Tour in the fall of 2012, as the main support act for 19 shows throughout North America and Europe.[2]

Discography

Studio albums

  • 2006 – Maktub (as Visa)
  • 2008 – Eros (as Visa)
  • 2010 – Made in Chernobyl
  • 2011 – Carnivalia
  • 2014 – Aria

EPs

  • 2001 – Visa (as Visa)
  • 2007 – De Facto (as Visa)
  • 2018 – The Unorthodox Revival I
  • 2018 – The Unorthodox Revival II

Singles

Band members

  • K'noup Tomopoulos – vocals, guitar
  • Shant Bismejian – electric guitar
  • theoudplayer (Andrew Kzirian) – oud, electric oud, saz, vocals
  • Alex (Alexan) Khatcherian – bass, vocals
  • Chris Daniel – drums, percussion, vocals
  • Jivan Gasparyan Jr. – duduk

Former

  • Johnny Nice – guitar, keyboards
  • Carlos Alvarado – guitar
  • Danny Shamoun – percussion
  • Suguru Onaka – keyboards, accordion
  • Hiram Rosario – drums
  • Orbel Babayan – electric guitar, tar, saz, vocals

References

  1. ^ "SerjicalStrike.com Artist Profile". Archived from the original on July 16, 2011. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
  2. ^ "SerjTankian.com News & Announcements". Archived from the original on September 18, 2012. Retrieved September 10, 2012.

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