Armand Melnbardis (7-string electric violins, keyboards and vocals)
Scott Queen (bass), Billy Dean (drums) and Jason Boekelheide (keyboards)
Influences
Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Randy Rhoads, Billy Gibbons, Vito Bratta, Jennifer Batten, Toni Iommi, Eddie Van Halen ... I guess you get the idea ... well, also LATVIAN HOCKEY PLAYERS IN NHL :)
yes, yes Scott - BRUINS, YES...
Sounds Like
Electric 7-string rock violin can sound like anything you want it to sound like, but most guitar players are blown away by its range and unlimited possibilities. It produces the meanest distortion you can imagine, and the next moment it sounds like the most beautiful and romantic violin you have ever heard. It sounds like “Vio7”. There is nothing like that out there.
Acoustic Led Zeppelin Medley
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VIO 7 is a rock group that is venturing in uncharted territories of rock music by using 7-string electric rock violin as a lead instrument, instead of guitar.
The leader of the group Armand Melnbardis, well known for his immaculate playing skills as classical player, is clearly proven that he can challenge any guitar player with his driving rock riffs and soaring solos. His violin playing possesses power and range far beyond the capabilities of a guitar.
Drummer Billy Dean is simply amazing. When he breaks into a drum solo during the live shows, he usually brings the house down. He us arguably one of the most talented young up and coming drummers in the U.S. right now. Monster player with chops to impress anyone, be it metal or jazz.
Since the duties of electric guitar are replaced with a rock violin, Scott Queen often faces an additional task to double as a „rhythm guitarist“, while maintaining his solid yet elaborate bass lines. With Jason Boekelheide on the keyboards, have got to see and hear it to believe it!
VIO 7 has received a lot of positive feedback and numerous CD reviews throughout the USA and even from foreign rock/metal webzines. The highly respected German ROCKTIMES calls Armand „The devil violinist who sets off fireworks with his unbelievable violin performance“, CLICK HERE!
The honorable webzine METAL MONTHLY and it's founder Omar Rayna nominated Armand Melnbardis as FEATURED ARTIST.
Please listen to the full-length audio interview which goes in a great detail about the ins and outs of Armand as a heavy metal violin player. CLICK HERE!
The many faces of Armand, the greatest musician ever.. thank you my dear friend for all your talent that you bring to the music world and for joining us on songweavers.com.. Let's unit for peace through music. hugs, Lusia
Hi Armand, thanks for the add - It's rare to hear someone playing this music on violin. Thank you for letting me hear your great music!!! I really like it very much and I look forward to hearing your music more!!!
So, last Sunday was my B-Day (BTW...THANX for the very cool B-Day wish!!) and one of my gifts was an iTunes certificate...guess what I bought...that's right, "The Seventh String"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Outstanding music!! I am very much enjoying it!!!!!!!
yeah your music is very tight who woulda thunk......i was thinking the total opposite KICK ASS!! thanx for the comment and you are welcome to come visit JFL RADIO anytime.....ROCK ON!!
Hey there. Thanx so much for the add. Heard your spot on 97X in Davenport Iowa with Dwyer and Michaels. I myself am from a small town in Illinois. The interview and audio clips ABSOLUTELY blew me away! Sooo amazed at your sound. Haven't got the c.d yet but, It is my top priority of todo's. Hopefully someday you can play the iWireless Center in Moline, Illinois. I WILL be there!!!Come Hell or Highwater(even prisonbreak if needed...lol.Just kiddin...I think.) Laters, Randy S. Henderson Aledo, Illinois. 61231
