VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY Release Official Live Video For New Single "Zvara"

February 16, 2023, a year ago

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VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY Release Official Live Video For New Single "Zvara"

Immerse yourself in the captivating sounds of Greek psychedelic stoner rock druids, Villagers Of Ioannina City, as they take you on a journey to uncharted territories with their first live album, Through Space And Time (Alive In Athens 2020), set to be released on March 3 via Napalm Records.

The latest single from the album, "Zvara", is a powerful showcase of the band's unique musical style, blending the best of psychedelic and stoner rock into a cohesive and hypnotic soundscape. Accompanied by a mesmerizing live video, the track transports you into a trance-like state as you are taken on a journey through hypnotic instrumentals and transcendental atmospheres. Get ready to be amazed as the song switches to a fast upbeat groove, featuring an incredible clarinet solo performance. Jam along with Villagers Of Ioannina City as they navigate through the cosmic territories of Greek psychedelic stoner rock.

Villagers Of Ioannina City gather their strengths from Greek nature and cosmic spirits, letting it flow right into their phenomenal psychedelic stoner rock. Delivering amazing performances, the band ascends forth to create their first live album, Through Space And Time (Alive In Athens 2020). With their short but very mesmerizing discography, the live show is centered around the band’s most recent studio album, Age of Aquarius (2019), as they play the album in sequence and spice it up with songs from their debut album and singles. Starting with the fascinating “Welcome”, “Age of Aquarius” and “Part V” all in sequence, Villagers Of Ioannina City represent their ability as great storytellers underlined by great visuals. The band then jumps straight into their debut album, Riza (2014), playing “Nova”, “Perdikomata” and “Skaros”. Fans are blown away from the dedication of the clarinet, bagpipe, and guitar! Through Space And Time (Alive In Athens 2020) presents the sextet’s attention to detail with great production, amazing musicianship, a bombastic live presence, and the yearning to play more amazing shows in the future. This won’t be the last time Villagers Of Ioannina City will transcend fans into the heavens of Mount Olympus - this is only just the beginning.

Formed in 2007, Epirus-based Villagers Of Ioannina City have delivered an explosive performance to the big stage with their infusion of heavy psychedelic rock and folk instruments! After the band released their promising debut album, Riza (2014), the Greek musicians followed up with the game-changing album, Age of Aquarius (2019) – catapulting them straight to the biggest rock festivals and numerous sold-out shows in the biggest music scenes in Greece. Followed by this year’s tour through Europe, psychedelic stoner rockers Villagers Of Ioannina City proved to their fans once more that they are ready to start this exciting next voyage.

Through Space And Time (Alive In Athens 2020) will be available in the following formats:

- 6 Page Digisleeve 2 CD Edition
- Digisleeve & Shirt
- 3LP Gatefold Black
- 3LP Gatefold Marbled Orange/Black
- 3LP Gatefold Gold

Pre-order here.

Through Space And Time (Alive In Athens 2020) tracklisting:

CD 1:

"Welcome" (live)
"Age 0f Aquarius" (live)
"Part V" (live)
"Nova" (live)
"Perdikomata" (live)
"Skaros" (live)
"Dance Of Night" (live)
"Zvara" (live)

CD 2:

"Arrival" (live)
"Father Sun" (live)
"Millennium Blues" (live)
"Ti Kako" (live)
"Audience I" (live)
"Cosmic Soul" (live)
"For The Innocent" (live)
"Audience II" (live)
"Karakolia" (live)

Lineup:

Alex Karametis – Guitar, Vocals
Akis Zois - Bass
Aris Giannopoulos - Drums
Konstantis Pistiolis – Clarinet, Kaval, Backing Vocals
Konstantinos Lazos – Bagpipe, Winds
Kostas Zois - Guitar
Achilleas Radis – Keys

(Photo - Zissis Tsoubos)


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