Dimmi Argus

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Dimmi Argus
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Background information
Genres Heavy metal, folk metal, hard rock
Years activeSince 2007
LabelsDouble D Music, Tanzan Music, FreeMood Promotion, DIMMI ARGUS, KVZ Music
MembersDimmi Argus
Matteo Calza
Filippo Spezia
Andrea Cassinari

Dimmi Argus is heavy metal band, created in 2007 by Dimmi Argus (birth name Dimitar Argirov), [1] a Bulgarian singer, songwriter and producer, known for being the lead singer of the Bulgarian rock band Epizod. He is the son of the famous Bulgarian folklore singer Iliya Argirov and influenced by his father performs the songs from his folklore repertoire as well. In the beginning this is a solo project. First EP and DVD was recorded in Bulgaria. Later members of Italian band Loghart joined to band. [2] [3]

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Members

Former members

Guest musicians

Discography

Studio albums
Extended plays
Video albums
Singles

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References

  1. "From Dimitar Argirov to Dimmi Argus - Interview for Radio Signal+". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
  2. "Article and interview in the Bulgarian newspaper [[Standart (newspaper)|Standart]] (in Bulgarian)". Archived from the original on 2014-11-09. Retrieved 2012-10-02.
  3. Interview with Dimmi Argus (in Bulgarian)