Nemra
Nemra (Armenian: Նեմրա) is an Armenian rock band established in 2012 in Yerevan. Led by songwriter Van Yeghiazaryan on vocals and guitar, Vaspur Yeghiazaryan on bass and backing vocals, keyboardist and backing vocalist Marianna Karakeyan, and drummer Marek Zaborski. The band's music draws from the alternative and indie rock genres. They also perform cover versions of Armenian folk songs.
In 2018, the band won the Best Rock Band award at the Armenian Music Awards. In 2025, they received the Best Rock Band award at the Khazer Armenian Music Awards, one of Armenia’s most notable music ceremonies.
They have released two studio albums in English "Mubla" and "Hmm", an Armenian-language EP, as well as multiple singles and music videos.
In 2018, Nemra competed in the Depi Evratesil show with the song "I'm a Liar" placing second.
They have toured internationally, performing in cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Toronto, Montreal, Boston, Bratislava, Warsaw, Kyiv, Moscow, Ulan-Ude, Tbilisi, Beirut, and throughout Armenia.
Nemra has received support from notable musicians, inter alia, Serj Tankian (SOAD), Brian May (Queen) and James Walsh (Starsailor).
In 2022, the band performed at the Starmus festival, sharing the stage with guitarist, Brian May, who gifted the band leader Van his six-pence guitar pick as a good luck charm for the band's career.
In 2023, Nemra performed for the first time in Los Angeles at Academy LA. A significant moment occurred during the concert when the group was honored with a certificate of recognition from the California State Senate.
On November 23, 2024, Nemra collaborated with Serj Tankian, the frontman of System of a Down, on their song “I’m Afraid of Stars”. The collaboration was significant for Nemra, as System of a Down had been a key influence on the band's formation.
On July 4, 2025, Nemra was the special guest for Zemfira at Hrazdan Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.
Their hit song "Nare" has amassed over 12 million views on YouTube.
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