VORDAN KARMIR

01. HOW ALL STARTED?

1. It all started when two classmates, childhood friends Davit Grigoryan (lead guitar) and Vahan Poghosyan started to listen to rock music when they were in the 8th grade.
Sooner when they were inspired by the sounds of electric guitar, they decided to learn to play guitar. After learning a few basic chords they found out that they are too lazy to learn and cover their favorite songs, and it's high time to write their own. It was easier and more interesting. Vahan suggested to gather a band and name it Senexes.
It was already 2002 and hell knows what it means.
Senexes band had several gigs in their home town Vanadzor till 2005.
In 2005 Davit Galstyan (bass) and Vardan Paremuzyan (ex-drummer of VK) joined the band. 
Vahan Poghosyan suggested to change the name of the band because he wanted the band name to sound Armenian and have meaning and philosophy. 
Vahan suggested VORDAN KARMIR.

(Vordan Karmir is a name of red paint in Armenian. In the past it was very popular cochineal in the world. That color was used in paintings, king's clothing, medicine, carpets and in many other things. It was made of special endemic insect in Ararat valley, Armenia. 
Now the secret of making that paint is lost. And VK members decided to refine the lost value in their music.) 

So everything started when all 4 members said Yes to the new band name.
In 2010 Payqar Chakhoyan joined the band as a drummer.
During 10 years of existence VK had many concerts in Armenia, played gigs in Georgia, Russia, Ukraine, London, Germany and Spain, appeared in several local and international music festivals. Released one full-length album (A4) and two EPs.

02. HOW DO YOU DEFINE VORDAN KARMIR MUSIC?

We know that we are playing rock music, with elements of folk and metal. We think that it is not our business to define our music, it is up to critics.


03. WHAT´S YOUR INFLUENCES?

 SOAD, Korn, RATM, Tool, Limp Bizkit, Led Zeppelin, Deftones, Metallica, Armenian folk, etc.


04. HOW´S THE ACTUAL LINE-UP?

Payqar Chakhoyan: Drums 
Vahan Poghosyan: Vocals
Davit Grigoryan: Guitar
Davit Galstyan: Bass

05. DID YOU HAVE PLAYED MANY GIGS?

 Not as much as we'd like to.


06. WHAT ARE YOUR INSPIRATIONS FOR THE YOUR LYRICS?

 Mankind, Life, Society, Universe, God.


07. HOW MANY ALBUMS/CD´S HAVE YOU RELEASED?

A4 Album (full-length) 2013
Not An Album (EP) 2011
Vordan Karmir (EP) 2010


08. DO YOU HAVE ANY SIDE PROJECTS?

Vahan Poghosyan and Payqar Chakhoyan have a side project called Machine Aubergine. 
Davit Galstyan has a side project named AVYUN

09. HOW´S ARMENIA UNDERGROUND SCENE?

Too small.


10. YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH THE RESULTS OF VORDAN KARMIR?

Not yet.


11. WHAT DOES THE FUTURE HOLD FOR THE VORDAN KARMIR?

 We hope only success!


12. THANKS FOR THE SUPPORT. ANY LAST COMMENTS?

Would like to play in Brazil. 

Many thanks Agathus!

BLOODSCRIBE

01.HOW ALL STARTED?

Bloodscribe was formed by Jesse and myself (Jasan) in 2004

02.WHAT´S YOUR INFLUENCES?

We all have both individual  and similar influences, for example myself (Jasan) I have a large background in hardcore (Terror, Harms Way). Some similar influences we have are bands like Dying Fetus, Disgorge, Despised Icon, Through the Eyes of the Dead, Slipknot…  

03. DID YOU HAVE PLAYED MANY GIGS?

We’ve been playing shows for over 10 years so, yes we have played tons of shows. We’ve have our share of great, good, and horrible shows… it’s all part of playing in a band.

04.HOW´S THE ACTUAL LINE-UP?

The line up right now is currently complete with the latest addition of Dennis Martinez (Sick) on Bass but the rest of the members have been around for most of the bands time.

Jasan – Vocals

Joseph – Guitar

Mikey – Guitar

Jesse – Drums

Dennis - Bass

05.TELL US MORE ABOUT CD: PROLOGUE TO THE APOCALYPSE?

Prologue to the Apocalypse is our long awaited first full length album, it embodies Bloodscribe as a whole and showcases the sound we have long been evolving into. Our main focus was putting together an album that would be both heavy and aggressive.

06. COMMENT ABOUT THE ¨GORE HOUSE PRODUCTIONS¨?

We’ve always had a “do it yourself” mentality starting the band, from recording to printing our merchandise but signing with Gore House Productions has been great for the band as has helped us reach new audiences. We gained a lot of new fans, just the first week after announcing the signing our Facebook likes went up by almost 1,000 and merch sales on our online store raised as well. We couldn’t be happier with all the help and hard work Carlos (Gore House Productions) has put into promoting us and getting this album to do great.

07. WHAT MERCHANDISE DO YOU STILL HAVE AVAILABLE?

We currently have a few design up on our Online store, some current and some older. We are currently working on new design in time for the release of the album as well as for the upcoming shows we have ahead.

www.bloodscribe.bigcartel.com

08. HOW ARE YOUR NEWS WORDS?

So far we’ve gotten some really good feedback from a lot of people who support the album. Things are looking good and hopefully the good responses continue.

09. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF RELIGIONS?

Let me start by saying that I’m a big believer of “to each their own”…

When it comes to religion, for me personally I grew up in a catholic household although I don’t follow nor consider myself to be religions. I feel that religion weakens our society and allows people to justify their shitty actions. Think for yourself, work hard for what you want, and don’t be an asshole.

10. ANY LAST COMMENTS?

I just want to say thank you to everyone that has helped us along the way and all the people that have gone to our shows, we appreciate the support. Hope everyone likes the album and hopefully we can fly out to play some international shows soon!  

Thanks

Melissa