Viza

Viza is one of the most unique and interesting bands i have ever encountered. their live shows are energetic and fun” (Serj Tankian).

Viza continues to captivate the global music scene with an erratically amusing blend of energized international rock. Unique in its musical arsenal is the inclusion of oud and percussion blended with more traditional rock elements such as guitar, bass and drums. This fascinating fusion, combined with dramatic and powerful live performances have garnered Viza significant success all over the world.

Viza has completed recording its new album “Aria” – the long anticipated follow up record to the band’s recent works “Carnivalia” and “Made in Chernobyl“. Recorded by Sam Martin at Swinghouse Studios in Hollywood, CA, “Aria” embodies a groundbreaking effort for the band – a provocative narrative which reflects the unique, and always evolving sounds of Viza.

The songs of ‘Aria‘ represent the project’s singular creative voice – a fitting tribute to the band’s artistic journey and recent experiences touring all over the world. “Aria” also featured the seasoned skills and contributions of several industry stalwarts. Aerosmith Mixing Engineer Warren Huart put the finishing mixing touches on the record at Spitfire Studio in Laurel Canyon, CA with assistance from Adele Engineer Phil Allen. Mastering was done by Bob Ludwig protégé Adam Ayan at Gateway Mastering Studios in Portland, MA. The album will be released in Europe in March 2014, as part of the band’s upcoming tour in support of “Aria“.While the band's traditional musical themes of fusion and dance driven beats that fans have come to love, are still vigorously alive and kicking - the album explores some deeper sensibilities and experimentation with tones and rhythms from a wide variety of styles. Nonetheless, the blending of influences that is so purely Viza remains the critical triumph - where worlds collide, and coexist harmoniously in a state of energized nirvana.

Fans of the band both old and new will move to the groove of "Dingle Rock" and "Vanished", sing along to the epic refrains of "Quicksand", "Never Feel" and "Girl That Doesn't Exist", explore some Mediterranean flair in "C'est La Vie", embark on a risky adventure with "Tijuana" and bring it all together with "Brunette", a track that revisits the familiar feel and sound of the band's earlier hit "Breakout the Violins".

SYSTEM OF A DOWN + GOGOL BORDELLO X EVEN MORE MENTAL = VIZA” (METAL HAMMER)”

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