The Grand Astoria

The Grand Astoria is a Russian rock band from Saint-Petersburg, formed in 2009 by Kamille Sharapodinov.

The current lineup includes:

• Danila Danilov – vocals
• Kamille Sharapodinov – vocals and guitar
• Igor Suvorov – guitar
• Dmitry Ogorodnov – bass
• Albert Vartanov – drums

The band's style is very eclectic and combines lots of genres such as psychedelic rock, prog rock, fuzz rock, space rock, country, punk and heavy metal, citing Iron Maiden, Mudhoney, Megadeth, Faith No More, Jimi Hendrix, Motorpsycho among their major influences. DIY ethic is the usual way the band arranges their tours and record deals. During the fall of 2010 The Grand Astoria played over 40 shows across Europe in support of their second album.

Their third album named Omnipresence was released at January 1, 2011. On August 5, 2011 the 7" Single "Caesar Enters the Palace of Doom" was released on German Label Setalight Records.

Discography

Albums

• The Grand Astoria (aka I) (2009)
• II (2010)
• Omnipresence (2011)
• Punkadelia Supreme (2013)
• La Belle Epoque (2014)
• The Mighty Few (2015)

EPs

• Deathmarch (2013)
• The Process of Weeding Out (Black Flag cover album) (2014)

Singles

• Caesar Enters the Palace of Doom (2011, 7")
• Then You Win (2013, 7")
• Who's in Charge? (2014, CD-single)

Split Albums

• To Whom It May Concern (split with US Christmas) (2012, 12")
• The Body Limits (split with Montenegro) (2014, CD)
• Blessed, Cursed and Crucified (split with Mother Mars) (2014, 7")
• Kobaia Express (split with Samavayo) (2015, 10")

Compilations

• Cowbells and Cobwebs ("Raise the Dead") (2010, Planetfuzz Records)
• Roqueting Through Space ("Oh, Yeah") (2011, Fruits De Mer Records)
• Son of the Transcendental Maggot ("Light: Look at Your Sun") (2011, Tsuguri Records)

References

http://thegrandastoria.bandcamp.com/
http://www.farfrommoscow.com/articles/the-grand-astoria.html
http://www.setalight.com/?p=775