They are The Grand Astoria. They were born and raised on Russia, their music first saw the light of day in St. Petersburg.
The grand astoria was formed in April 2009 by guitarist and singer Kamille Sharapodinov from Saint-Petersburg, when his previous band Neversnile which played alternative/punk rock decided to split up and he quickly gathered with some friends and a new band was born.
They don’t want to call their music any names but for the lack of better words are often labeled as psychedelic stoner punk band.
Even though punk rock and metal are two major influences, they enjoy rock music in all its diversity, so they can mention Iron Maiden, King Crimson,Hendrix,Zeppelin ,Sabbath, Floyd, Can , among their major influences. The World of music is so huge… and they assure have favourite bands in each genre.
When you listen to each record you never know what’s coming up next. We have to accept that The Grand Astoria can release albums that have very little in common but it’s still The Grand Astoria
It could be a metal hymn, or a psychedelic vibe or a skillful bluesy number. It may sound crazy but somehow all these styles and grooves come together in really a amazing way ….
The Grand Astoria “I” CD
released10 September 2009.
Label::self produced
Time:43:37
Debut CD
Available for order here:
Tracklist
1 The Art Of Communication With Aliens
2 Evolution Of The Planet Groove
3 All The Same
4 The Man.The Sun.The Desert
5 Salvation Is Near
6 Bell Jar (The World Is Not Okay)
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The Grand Astoria “II” CD
released 13 April 2010
Label: RAIG
Time:46:32
Second CD
Available for order here:
Tracklist
1 Enjoy The View
2 The Inner Galactic Experience Of Emily Dickinson And Sylvia Plath
3 Visit Sri Lanka
4 Wikipedia Surfer
5 Radio Friendly Fire
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The Grand Astoria “Omnipresence” CD
released: 1 January 2011
Label:self produced
Time:56:02
Third album.
Quintessence of psychedelia, stoner and punk rock in it’s best!
Released in 6-panel digipack.
You can order your copy via thegrandastoria@gmail.com
Tracklist
1 Doomsday Party
2 Hungry & Foolish
3 Mania Grandiosa
4 Omniabsence
5 Rat Race In Moscow
6 Something Wicked This Way Comes
7 The Song Of Hope
8 Omnipresence
9 Stonewall
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Kamille Sharapodinov – vocals, guitar
http://www.facebook.com/kamille.sharapodinov Igor Suvorov – guitar http://www.facebook.com/igor.suvorov Michael Bookin- bass, backing vocals http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1490694131 !!!WANTED!!! – drummer from Europe |
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