EPIZOD (official)

'EPIZOD' is Bulgarian hard rock/heavy metal band found in 1988 which is most known for using lyrics by the classical Bulgarian poets Hristo Botev & Ivan Vazov on patriotic themes as well as lyrics by foreign poets like Byron, Burns, Villon, Pushkin, etc. In 2007 they were anounced by BBC as the most quality Bulgarian rock band for their success in intregrating the Bulgarian folklore elements (authentic songs, author songs based on folklore; singers & instruments) as well as the orthodox church singing.
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Line-up:

Simeon Hristov (since 1988) - bass guitar, backing vocals
Dimitar Argirov (1988-1990; 2023-...) - lead vocal
Vasil Belezhkov (since 2009) - guitars, keyboards, tambura
Hristo Gyosharkov (2000-2010; 2017-...) - drums