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Viza continues to captivate the global music scene with an erratically amusing blend of energized international rock. Unique in its musical arsenal is the inclusion of oud and percussion blended with more traditional rock elements such as guitar, bass and drums. This fascinating fusion, combined with dramatic and powerful live performances have garnered Viza significant success all over the world.

Recorded by Jared Gosselin (D12, Macy Gray) at Frank Zappa's UMRK Studios, Viza's fifth album, "Carnivalia" is the band's most animated album - a journey through a symbolic theme park derived from satirical and dramatic influences. Inspired from Gogol Bordello's multicultural rhapsodies and System of a Down's notorious screams and riffs, Viza's groundbreaking songwriting and experimentation has amazed audiences with a mesmerizing blend of instruments, various styles and continued evolution of Viza's sound.

"Loving the new record; Carnivalia's awesome. I love hearing the new influences and the fun loving spirit and musical wizardry. Overall a really great effort," said System of a Down frontman Serj Tankian. In 2010, Viza supported Tankian's solo tour in Europe in the cities of Hamburg, Cologne, Paris, Zurich, Bologna, Athens and Yerevan. "Viza is one of the most unique and interesting bands I have ever encountered. Their live shows are energetic and fun," he added. Tankian also served as Executive Producer of Viza's previous album entitled "Made In Chernobyl".