Alogia

Progressive power metal band from Smederevo, Serbia. Brothers Miroslav (guitar) and Srđan (guitar) Branković established AlogiA in 2000, and with the rest of the crew – Damir Adžić (drums), Ivan Vasić (bass) and Branislav Dabić (keyboards) began the realization of their first album. During 2001, singers Ivica Lauš, Bojan Milovanović and Nikola Mijić (the winners of the biggest Serbian singing contest 3K Dur) joined them. Member of the band becomes Nikola Mijić. The album was recorded in their studio PARADOX. AlogiA’s first album was released in February 2002 for publishing company One Records. The album was named Priče o Vremenu (Tales of Time). Band adds one more keyboard player - Vladimir Đedović. Teamed like that, AlogiA begins a concert tour and in a little while becomes the most popular heavy metal band in SCG. AlogiA performed in many big concerts: Three birthday concerts of the major rock radio Belgrade 202 on main Belgrade square before 40,000 citizens. With bands Paul Di’ Anno & Killers and Savatage Three biggest Serbian Guitar Festivals in Zaječar (2002, 2003, 2004) Anniversary concert “Ostajte Ovde” of the most celebrated Serbian rock bands Riblja Čorba and No Smoking Orchestra before 30,000 people. Two Hard’n’Heavy Festivals in Belgrade - they were the headliners. Sold out solo concert in Belgrade’s famous SKC. In many places along SCG: Smederevo, Kovin, Kosovska Mitrovica, Čačak, Trebinje, Odžaci, Arilje, Jagodina, Šabac, Novi Sad, Pančevo, Kragujevac, Paraćin, Vrnjačka Banja, Gornji Milanovac, Bečej, Ćuprija, Požarevac, Aleksinac, Zrenjanin, Čelarevo, Obrenovac, Senta, Krupanj. During 2003 Ivan Vasić, Srđan and Miroslav Branković join the army and the band takes a break. After the return of these members the band resumes their work. In 2004 they began recording their second album for the Serbian market and also played numerous concerts. In August 2004 AlogiA signs first foreign contract with publishing company Locomotive Music. Contract is signed for English version of their first album that will be named Secret Spheres of Art. In September 2004, AlogiA released the second album for the Serbian market named Priče o Životu (Tales of Life). Key intention of band members is to lift Serbian metal music to the higher level and move it toward worlds’ musical streams with this album. AlogiA is currently one of the top and most famous bands in Serbia . Members of this band have played in several other bands: Psychoparadox, Hexagram, Imperija, O.K. Računar, Draconic. Nikola Mijić - vocals Srđan Branković - guitar Miroslav Branković - guitar Miloš Kovačević - drums Vladimir Ranisavljević - bass Vladimir Đedović - keyboards