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Axat

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We are working now on our new album.We have alredy 6 songs and now we are recording in the studio!So soon we will have a brand new album which will sound more like our first one "The March"! Grupata e v proces na zapisvane na svoq nov album, koito e wryshtane nazad kym korenite im,kym albumyt "Pohodyt",koito napravi Axat lubima grupa na mnogo bylgari.Veche imame 6 gotovi pesni!Skoro...i album!!!!
Axat was formed in 1986 in Sofia from some talanted students from Music academy.Its first members are Zvezomir Keremidchiev - vocals; Bojidar Glavev - guitars; Antoine Hadad - guitars; Antony Gueorgiev - keyboards; Ivailo Petrov - bass and Jury Kotzev - drums. A year later - in 1987 - Daniel Rizov replaces Ivailo on bass and the group shapes its' stable line-up to march towards success through darkness, dust and cold.The first documented gig of AXAT is on December 22, 1986. It's followed by numerous loud and triumphant performances at rock festivals and big and small stages all over the country. The band quickly establishes its name as the leader of Bulgarian heavy rock and their fan base expands like an avalanche.In 1988 AXAT record their super hit "The Black Sheep", which is the signature track of Bulgarian heavy metal up to this day. After the illusions of the "new era" failed in ashes, AXAT became one of the first bands with enough courage and skills to emerge from the local scene and go out to play in Western Europe. Their tour in Netherlands in the middle of the 90-ies was a sensation in its time, although today the guys refer to it mostly with beer jokes and good-hearted irony.The international "map" of AXAT's quests includes, except Netherlands, as well Russia, Czech Republic, Yugoslavia, Austria and, of course, "the land of the free, home of the brave"Meanwhile Bojidar Glavev abandons the rock guitar and finds peace and spiritual harmony in religion. For the rest of the gang comes the time for... "adventures across the Atlantic". First, the singer Zvezdi explores his luck in USA, but eventually comes back to Bulgaria for good. Then Denis produces the biggest AXAT project ever - recording of a long play album in the infamous studios in Orlando, Florida, the shrine that is the recent base of Deep Purple! During the two unforgettable live shows of Purple in Sofia AXAT also got the historical chance to share the same stage with their idols - and this turns out to be the key point in their decision to re-activate the band in the new millennium. From now on for AXAT - as Denis likes to put it - "everything happens in future tense". Tours, new releases, maybe brand new songs and recording sessions.

DVDs


20 years later(2007)

Sofia Music EnterpricesThis is a concert with the participation of the Bulgarian rock bands AHAT, Era and Konkurent. It was on June 28, 2006 in the legendary “Universiada” hall in the occasion of the 20- year anniversary of these bands. The concert is imposing and shows how mighty the Bulgarian rock could be!

?he March 2003(2006)

Harbour Island RecordsThe movie follows the tour 2003 of AHAT and shows what happens behind and on the stage. It includes many live performances, interviews with the band, the staff and the fans.

Made in USA(2004)

Harbour Island Records „Made in USA” is a movie, which shows what happens on a rehearsal, how the band performs the songs, how the musicians take rest and have a good time. The atmosphere is creative, the conversations – real, the songs – performed with passion.

CDs


The March - re-release (2003)

Harbour Island RecordsA gesture to two new generations of Bulgarian rock fans who haven't had the chance to hear these songs. Free from commercial objectives like sales and profit, this digitally remastered re-release de facto re-incarnates a remarkable album, which didn't deserve to be forgotten.

Made in USA (1999)

Harbour Island RecordsThe historical first album of a Bulgarian rock band entirely recorded, produced and mastered in the United States! Fantastic sound. English lyrics. The style though is unmistakable 100% ! The Bulgarian release lies in the close future.

7 years after LIVE (1999)

Harbour Island RecordsLive concert after seven years break. 32 minutes AXAT opened the first DEEP PURPLE concert in Bulgaria!

Izpod ruinite (Underneath the ruins) (1994)

Unison RTM (1994)Almost unknown release, familiar maybe to the most enthusiastic collectors only.

Pohodat (The March) (1989)

BalkantonThe original vinyl release of the first album has turned into collector's rarity a long time ago. This is an unforgettable page from the history of Bulgarian rock'n'roll.

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Member Since: 9/1/2006
Band Website: axat.net
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Record Label: Harbor Island Records
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