The Grand Astoria
Russian rock band
The Grand Astoria is a Russian rock band from Saint-Petersburg, founded in 2009 by Kamille Sharapodinov.
The current lineup includes:
Danila Danilov – vocals
Kamille Sharapodinov – vocals and guitar
Igor Suvorov – guitar
Dmitry Ogorodnov – bass
Albert Vartanov – drums
Their third album, titled Omnipresence, was released on 1 January 2011.
Discography
Albums
The Grand Astoria (aka I) (2009)
II (2010)
Omnipresence (2011)
Punkadelia Supreme (2013)
La Belle Epoque (2014)
The Mighty Few (2015)
EPs
Deathmarch (2013)
The Process of Weeding Out (Black Flag cover album) (2014)
Singles
Caesar Enters the Palace of Doom (2011, 7")
Then You Win (2013, 7")
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