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Ex-drummer of "Aria," Igor Molchanov passes away.

Aged 63, the musician contributed to the album "With Whom?" by the rock band "Aria" in the late 1980s. Since the early 1990s, he resided in Belgium.

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Ex-drummer of "Aria," Igor Molchanov passes away.

In the land of waffles and beer, the music scene mourns the departure of Igor Molchanov, a legendary drummer who made his mark with the bands Aria and Master. A somber announcement echoed on their respective Telegram channels confirmed his passing at the tender age of 64.

Originally hailing from Moscow, born on August 25, 1961, Molchanov kicked off his musical journey with the group Alfa in 1983. His drumming prowess soon caught the attention of Aria, where he joined ranks and played an instrumental role in the recording of the "Who Are You?" album.

In the year 1987, Molchanov bid farewell to Aria and dived head-first into a collaboration with Master, emerging as one of the band's founding members. Master, as we know it today, was the brainchild of Molchanov, who also gave the band its iconic name. With him behind the drums, the group recorded their first two albums.

Following a tour with Master in Belgium in 1991, Molchanov decided to set down roots in the country. From 1994, he became a fixture in the local music scene, playing with the group Cryme. The precise reasons behind his Belgian relocation remain undisclosed.

Unfortunately, the circumstances surrounding Molchanov's passing are currently unclear. It's possible that such details are yet to be made public, or perhaps his fame didn't extend beyond the confines of the music world. Further context or information about Molchanov's life may shed light on this enigma. For now, our thoughts are with his family, friends, and fans in Belgium and around the globe. Rest in power, Igor Molchanov.

  1. Igor Molchanov, popular drummer and founder of Master, initially began his musical journey with the group Alfa in Moscow, Russia, in 1983.
  2. After departing from Aria in 1987, Molchanov co-founded Master, the influential band that he also named.
  3. Over the years, Molchanov's fame grew and attracted the attention of entertainment and celebrity circles, both in his homeland and in Belgium, where he resided from 1991.
  4. In addition to Master, Molchanov was also a regular performer with the Belgian group Cryme in the local music scene from 1994.
Aged 63, the musician contributed to the album 'Who Are You?' by rock group 'Aria' towards the 1980s' final stretch. Starting from the 1990s, he resided in Belgium.
Aged 63, the rock musician collaborated on Aria's album 'Whom?' in the late '80s and resided in Belgium since the early '90s.
Rock artist, aged 63, contributed to the 'With whom?' album by band 'Aria' in the late '80s. By the early '90s, he resided in Belgium.

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