Valery Kipelov
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Valery Alexandrovich Kipelov (Валерий Александрович Кипелов (born July 12, 1958), is a Russian music artist and composer, who was the vocalist of heavy metal band Aria
. Since 2002, Valery leads his own heavy metal
band Kipelov
.
, in then-Russian SFSR
, Soviet Union
. During his childhood, he studied at music school as an accordionist. His first step in music was singing in the amateur band 'Krestyanskie Deti' (Farmer Children), which played at parties and weddings. After military service in 1978-1980 Valery joined the folk ensemble 'Shestero Molodykh' (Six Young Men), where he met Nikolay Rastorguev (who went on to form Lubeh
). In September 1980 Kipelov and Rastorguev continued their career in 'Leysa, Pyesnya' (Go on, Song). But in 1985 'Leysa, Pesnia' was officially closed due to failing to complete the planned program, and Valery came to 'Poyushchie Serdtsa' (Singing Hearts), produced by Victor Vekshtein. When Holstinin and Granovsky, members of 'Poyushchie Serdtsa', decided to start their heavy metal project, Valery was invited to be its vocalist.
was invited into the new lineup to play guitar and Vitaly Dubinin joined on bass.
During the Germany tour 1994, Kipelov's relations with Holstinin and Dubinin became tense. He ceased appearing at Aria's studio and was fired from the band. Then Mavrin refused to play without Kipelov and left the band too. After participating in a few of Master's concerts, Valery tried to form his own band, but later returned to Aria following the threat from MOROZ Records to sue the band for breach of contract.
Sergey Mavrin offered Kipelov to record together the combined album, which might include their songs, refused by Aria or not fit for its style. In 1997 they released the LP entitled 'Kipelov and Mavrin - Smutnoye Vremia
' (Time of Troubles), which included 10 tracks. This album helped Mavrin to launch next year his project 'Mavrik' with vocalist Artur Berkut.
In 2002, after the successful release of 'Himera' followed by sold-out tours and headlining the NASHEstvie festival
, Kipelov refused starting to record the new album, already written by Dubinin and Holstinin. He stated his wish to start solo career. Two of his Aria bandmates Sergey Terentyev, Alexander Maniakin and band's manager Rina Lee supported him, opposing the band leaders Vitaly Dubinin and Vladimir Holstinin, as well as the producer Yuri Sokolov. This disagreement has broken Aria and divided it after 'Judgement Day', August 31, 2002.
(named at Terentyev's suggestion as the bandmembers couldn't come up with any better name). In 2003 they released live album 'Put Naverh' (Way to the Top), recorded in Saint Petersburg
. It contained Aria's songs by Kipelov, Terentyev and Mavrin as well as 'Smutnoye Vremia' songs. Ballad 'Ya Svoboden' (I am Free) became the top hit in Russian rock charts. The 'golden' voice of Kipelov enticed many Aria fans to his new project.
Terentyev, and later Mavrin left Kipelov in next two years, explaining that the band was too slow in releasing the new album. Since 2002 to 2005 the only new release was 'Babylon' EP. To record his new album, Valery invited famous Victor Smolski
. Kipelov's first (and to date, the only) LP 'Reki Vremen' (Rivers of Time) came out in 2005.
Aria (band)
Aria is a Russian heavy metal band that was formed in 1985 in Moscow. Although it was not the first Soviet band to play Heavy music, Aria was the first to break through to mainstream media and commercial success. According to several public polls, Aria ranks among top 10 most popular Russian rock...
. Since 2002, Valery leads his own heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Kipelov
Kipelov
Kipelov is a Russian heavy metal band formed and led by former Aria vocalist Valery Kipelov.-Origins:In 2002, dissension in the heavy metal band Aria led to Aria members Valery Kipelov , Sergey Terentyev and Alexander Maniakin leaving that band and joining with former Aria member Sergey Mavrin...
.
Early biography
Valery Kipelov was born in 1958 at Kapotnya, MoscowMoscow
Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, scientific, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the continent...
, in then-Russian SFSR
Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic
The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic , commonly referred to as Soviet Russia, Bolshevik Russia, or simply Russia, was the largest, most populous and economically developed republic in the former Soviet Union....
, Soviet Union
Soviet Union
The Soviet Union , officially the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics , was a constitutionally socialist state that existed in Eurasia between 1922 and 1991....
. During his childhood, he studied at music school as an accordionist. His first step in music was singing in the amateur band 'Krestyanskie Deti' (Farmer Children), which played at parties and weddings. After military service in 1978-1980 Valery joined the folk ensemble 'Shestero Molodykh' (Six Young Men), where he met Nikolay Rastorguev (who went on to form Lubeh
Lubeh
Lubeh is a Russian rock band from Lubertsy, a suburb of Moscow. The band consists of Nikolay Rastorguyev , Vitaliy Loktev , Aleksandr Erokhin , Anatoliy Kuleshov , Aleksey Khokhlov , Pavel Usanov , Aleksey Tarasov , and Yuriy Rymanov...
). In September 1980 Kipelov and Rastorguev continued their career in 'Leysa, Pyesnya' (Go on, Song). But in 1985 'Leysa, Pesnia' was officially closed due to failing to complete the planned program, and Valery came to 'Poyushchie Serdtsa' (Singing Hearts), produced by Victor Vekshtein. When Holstinin and Granovsky, members of 'Poyushchie Serdtsa', decided to start their heavy metal project, Valery was invited to be its vocalist.
Personal life
Valery is married to Galina Kipelov. They have two children: Joan (02-08-1980) A music conductor, Alexander (03-16-1989) a student of the Cello at Gnesin School. As well as two grandchildren: Anastasia Vladimirovna Komarova (08-14-2001) and Sonia Vladimirovna Komarova (04-30-2009).Years in Aria
Voice of Kipelov was one of the major reasons of band's success, though in first two albums he wrote just two songs (both slow ballads). After the breakup in 1987, Kipelov and Holstinin were the only two members who stood with Vekshtein. Sergey MavrinSergey Mavrin
Sergey Konstantinovich Mavrin , nicknamed 'Mavrick' is a Russian musician and composer, who is credited as one of the best guitarists of Russian metal scene...
was invited into the new lineup to play guitar and Vitaly Dubinin joined on bass.
During the Germany tour 1994, Kipelov's relations with Holstinin and Dubinin became tense. He ceased appearing at Aria's studio and was fired from the band. Then Mavrin refused to play without Kipelov and left the band too. After participating in a few of Master's concerts, Valery tried to form his own band, but later returned to Aria following the threat from MOROZ Records to sue the band for breach of contract.
Sergey Mavrin offered Kipelov to record together the combined album, which might include their songs, refused by Aria or not fit for its style. In 1997 they released the LP entitled 'Kipelov and Mavrin - Smutnoye Vremia
Smutnoye Vremia (album)
Смутное Время is a standalone album by vocalist Valery Kipelov and guitarist Sergey Mavrin, both formerly of Aria . Alik Granovky, former Aria bassist, was a guest musician on "SV", but composed no songs for it...
' (Time of Troubles), which included 10 tracks. This album helped Mavrin to launch next year his project 'Mavrik' with vocalist Artur Berkut.
In 2002, after the successful release of 'Himera' followed by sold-out tours and headlining the NASHEstvie festival
Nashestvie
Nashestvie is one of the largest open-air festival of Russian rock, organized by Nashe Radio station. It is held annually during the first weekend of August somewhere in the environs of Moscow, Russia, since 1999 to this day with the exception of 2007...
, Kipelov refused starting to record the new album, already written by Dubinin and Holstinin. He stated his wish to start solo career. Two of his Aria bandmates Sergey Terentyev, Alexander Maniakin and band's manager Rina Lee supported him, opposing the band leaders Vitaly Dubinin and Vladimir Holstinin, as well as the producer Yuri Sokolov. This disagreement has broken Aria and divided it after 'Judgement Day', August 31, 2002.
Kipelov the band
Next day, September 1, Kipelov, Terentyev, Mavrin and Maniakin launched the new band, entitled in name of KipelovKipelov
Kipelov is a Russian heavy metal band formed and led by former Aria vocalist Valery Kipelov.-Origins:In 2002, dissension in the heavy metal band Aria led to Aria members Valery Kipelov , Sergey Terentyev and Alexander Maniakin leaving that band and joining with former Aria member Sergey Mavrin...
(named at Terentyev's suggestion as the bandmembers couldn't come up with any better name). In 2003 they released live album 'Put Naverh' (Way to the Top), recorded in Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg
Saint Petersburg is a city and a federal subject of Russia located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea...
. It contained Aria's songs by Kipelov, Terentyev and Mavrin as well as 'Smutnoye Vremia' songs. Ballad 'Ya Svoboden' (I am Free) became the top hit in Russian rock charts. The 'golden' voice of Kipelov enticed many Aria fans to his new project.
Terentyev, and later Mavrin left Kipelov in next two years, explaining that the band was too slow in releasing the new album. Since 2002 to 2005 the only new release was 'Babylon' EP. To record his new album, Valery invited famous Victor Smolski
Victor Smolski
Victor Dmitrievich Smolski is a Belarusian musician, composer and multi-instrumentalist. He is a constant member of the German heavy metal band Rage.-Biography:...
. Kipelov's first (and to date, the only) LP 'Reki Vremen' (Rivers of Time) came out in 2005.