Villagers of Ioannina City (VIC) is a folk rock band from Ioannina, Greece, formed in 2007. They play post, stoner and psychedelic rock with a large dose of Greek folk music from the region of Epirus. The regional musical tradition is characterized by polyphony, specific rhythms and tunes, and the use of clarinet, kaval, and bagpipe. The band fuses this unique folk music with modern psychedelic forms, creating a sound where the dominant solo instrument is the clarinet. They have played in the biggest rock festivals and in numerous sold-out shows in the biggest music scenes in Greece.
Current members
Alex Karametis – guitar, vocals, synth Akis Zois – bass Aris Giannopoulos – drums Dimitris Brendas – bagpipe, winds
Additional musicians over the years Giannis Haldoupis – clarinet Konstantis Pistiolis – clarinet, kaval, backing vocals Kostas Zois – guitar Chrysa Tsolaki – backing vocals Sofia Kamina – backing vocals Anthie Kirkou – backing vocals Kostas Lazos – bagpipe, winds Achilleas Radis – keyboards Kostas Livas – guitar
Discography Promo 2010, April 2010, self-released Riza ('root' in Greek), April 2014, Mantra Records Zvara/Karakolia EP, November 2014, Mantra Records Age of Aquarius, September 2019, Mantra Records Through Space & Time – Alive In Athens 2020, March 2023, Napalm Records Venceremos, September 2026, Napalm Records
Sources 2020 Album Review – Blabbermouth 2020 Album Review – Metal Temple Metal Storm 2020 Album Review – Metal Hammer
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