Subscribe RSSViza, which is managed by System of a Down first singer Serj Tankian’s label, Serjical Strike, was initially formed years ago in New York Borough by vocalist K’noup and developed further in Los Angeles into a nine-member band. Each of its nine members — including K’noup (vocals and 12-prerequisites guitar), Jivan Gasparyan Jr. (duduk and zurna), Orbel Babayan (electric guitar, tar, saz, vox), Shant Bismejian (exciting guitar), Andrew Kzirian (oud), Alex Khatcherian (bass), Suguru Onaka (keyboards, accordion), Chris Daniel (percussion) and Hiram Rosario (drums) — is crack in his own right.
Viza’s brand of international rock music is influenced by Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Eastern European and Latin cultures. The cool-working group, which has played in many venues including the Troubadour, Key Club, Roxy, Derby and Viper Cell has put out an album a year since its formation, including “Eros,” “De Facto,” “Maktub” and “Visa E.P.” They are currently working on their newest CD, titled “Made in Chernobyl,” which features Serj Tankian on the way Viktor.
