arnakia

Bio:

A SHORT ARNAKIA BIOGRAPHY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ARNAKIA (Lamps) as a band was founded from the songwriter, lyrics writer, vocalist and bass player Dimitrios Papatheofilou, guitarist, Spiros Makarounas and Haris Livas on the drums .That was 1985. Arnakia mainly heard and got influenced by the bands of the time, such as "The Clash""The Ramones" Stranglers" e.t.c. Anyhow this trio only lasted with the same members for some months, playing in the "underground" club of Zoodohou Pigis, Exarheia, Athens . Livas was then replaced by Yannis Kalipetis on the drums. They rented an old house in Mavromihali ,str,Exarheia, Athens very near the legendary "Pegasus" club. The next year except Dimitrios, Fillipas Papas comes on the guitars and as Kalipetis had to serve in the army was replaced by Dionysis Sifnios. The band moves in Peireus ,Nikaia, and as such they record the songs:"Kammia Efkairia"(No Chance) and "Ola Einai Fantasmata" (There all Ghosts) in a studio in Moshato, Peireus, Greece. They play for a last time on April 7 1986 with Dimitris moiras on the drums. The very next day Dimitrios has to leave everything behind to serve his military obligation that all male has as duty in Greece. There he meets with the guitarist Xaris Papasideris which after service they reestablish the band. After a few gigs with Kalipetis on the drums it was then when the band establish their own personal sound that we all know. ARNAKIA then were: Dimitrios Papatheofilou music, lyrics, vocals,bass Xaris Papasideris: music, guitars, keyboards and Andonis Protonotarios: drums, back vocals, who came in the band after a connection through "Pop+Rock"zine. Together and on their own expenses..!after playing for 2 years as a band ,record in "Peripou" studio, Kypseli, Athens "Sto Stoma Tou Lykou"( In The Wolve's Mouth) LP in 1992. In the meantime and while preparing to record their 2nd LP "Ergostashio" ( The factory) Andonis Protonotarios dies suddenly due to heart problems. Nevertheless he managed to record his drum sessions and after his death Dimitrios and Xaris record their 2nd LP for "Wipeout Records.gr" in 1992. The same year played a few times live with Spyros Lessis on the drums and Takis Kororos on the acoustic guitar. Then they split.... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The song "Monaha Mia Kravgi" (Only One Scream) is the original acoustic, unplugged if you like version of the same song that is firstly released in "my space" in the electric version. This was the version that we wanted but for reasons...if you ask me i'll answer you..!never included. We find the same song as a premix version in the latest "Ergostasio" (The Factory) album. The same goes for songs , such as: "Aneleeita" song (Mercyless) Finally, the "1 asteio" song wasn't included in the album for stylistic reasons. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Monaha Mia Kravgi einai tragoudi pou emfanistike stin akoustiki tou ektelesi ston deytero disko mas. Edo to akoute stin original ilektriki tou ektelesi pou den ehei kikloforisi pote. Htan na mpei sto " Stoma Tou Likou " alla emeine apexo gia logous pou an me rotisete tha sas apantiso. To " Sto Ergostasio " einai allo premix tou tragoudiou pou iparhei ston deytero disko mas. To idio me to " Aneleita (premix). to "Ena Asteio" einai tragoudi pou den bike sto stoma toy likou logo ifous. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can download the unreleased songs from the links below : http://rapidshare.com/files/96138617/Monaha_Mia_Kraygi.mp3.html http://rapidshare.com/files/96142002/toraeinaiasteio.mp3.html ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To Video einai Live sto Studio "Peripou" to 1996. Paizoume to "Aneleita" pou tha kikloforouse argotera to 1999 xoris ton Antoni pleon anamesa mas. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- They started in 1984. They made many concerts in all known clubs (PEGASUS, SCARECROW?), in protest concerts and participated in the famous compilation ANTI-DEATH RECIPE in 1986. As a 3-member band they release their first record titled "IN THE MOUTH OF THE WOLF" at the end of 1993. Intensevly hard and lyrical words dressed in rock music (often punk like), which is characterized by strong guitar outbursts. At the same time they participate in various compilations. In October 1996, and while recording their second self-titled record, their drummer ANTONIS PROTONOTARIOS dies due to a heart ailment that he had from birth. The 2 remaining group members continued the recordings, which finally was released in the spring of 1999. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- STO VIDEO POU EFTIAXE O DeuceD APO SKITSA TOU SOX THN MOUSIKI EGRAPSAN KAI EPEXAN OI DIMITRIOS PAPATHEOFILOU & NIKOS MAKRIS -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Member Since:

December 06, 2006

Members:

Dimitrios Papatheofilou : vocals, bass, lyrics. Xaris Papasideris : guitar, vocals. Antonis Protonotarios : drums, vocals.

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Record Label:

WIPEOUT REC