Can you tell us about the origin of the band name, a history of the band and a little bit about the various members?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal): Band formed in 2017 and the main members of the band are me and Siavash, Actually during these years many members come and go and unfortunately we can’t find appropriate player, but for concerts or recording studio albums we use session players. We have released 2 studio albums so far.

Are you all from the same area? How did you get together as a band?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal): Yes, same city, we are all from Tehran(The Capital) Siavash was recommended to me by a common friend.

Who are your favourite artists/bands and how have they influenced your own sound?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal): Well If I want to mention some bands I have to say Opeth has a great influence on me, but I really like Arch Enemy, Amon Amarth and Soen. But I listen to various bands and various genre except Rap Music.

Did you always have the ambition to be a musician and in a band or did you originally have other plans?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal): Well, yes I always like to be a Rockstar or having band and going on concerts but I really do different things in my life such as Film making or continuing my education (I’ve got BS in Mining engineering)

What songs or albums are on your current playlist?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal): Right now I’m focusing on Persian traditional, Right now I have Maghami Music on my playlist also instruments like Tanbour or Taar (Musician like Ali Akbar Moradi, Hossein Alizadeh)

And also I really admire Jordi Savall, he is always on my playlist

Do you sing in the shower?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal); I used to but not any more

Do you have any plans for the band for this year and into next year?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal): sure, We are planning for some small gigs and taking part in some festivals and also working on the next album

Do you currently have any new songs/albums ready to be released?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal): We are working on new ideas but nothing for release  

If you could play at any venue in the world where would you choose?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal): Actually right now we should gain our experience on stage and get better in performing but My dream place would be Albert Hall (UK)

Do you have a favourite album? If so, what is it?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal): there are some albums that I really love it, Rust in Peace (Megadeth), BlackWater Park (Opeth), Armenian Spirit(Jordi Savall), Damnation(Opeth), Magma(Gojira)

Do you have any guilty pleasure songs/albums?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal): Actually no, I always admire music and musicians and like what I listen to

If you were putting together the greatest show on earth, who would be playing?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal): I guess David Gilmour and Mikael Akerfeldt would be in it.

Can you remember the first album you bought with your own money? What was it and do you still have it?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal): It was Orchid(Opeth) and yes I still have it

As your fans will be reading this, is there any message you would like to send out to them?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal): I just want to say We are here because of you and you are all very important to us

Finally, let us know all your social media sites so your fans, old and new, can find and follow/like you!

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal):

Our official website: www.anoushbard.com

IG: www.instagram.com/anoushbard/

Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCJXdQsj2x0TtjPowPL20_5A

Bandcamp: https://anoushbard.bandcamp.com/album/abandoned-treasure

We, at The Metal Asylum, would like to thank you for your time. Is there is anything further that you would like to add?

Sherwin(Guitars/Vocal): Thanks for having us and it was a great interview.

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