God Tempts Hero

Progressive stoner rock band from Moscow, Russia. Originally formed by Yuriy Berezovik (guitar, bass) together with Vadim Ambartsumyan (drums, vocals) as a duo in 2011, yet untitled, as a jam band, the named Goddamned Hero later that year. Then the band decided to find bassist and vocalist, and then Sergey Afanasenkov (Сергей Афанасенков) joined as a bassist, and in March 2011 they found Valeriy Laval (Валерий Лаваль) as a vocalist. Though later in 2011 Valeriy Laval left the band, and Yuriy and Vadim became co-vocalists, and in November 2012 Sergey Afanasenkov left as well, so the band became a duo again - and on November 29, 2012 the band announced name change to God Tempts Hero. Then Alexander Vorontsov joined the band as a bass player, and in 2013 Veronika Shramko joined as a female vocalist. Though later on 2014 Veronika left the band, and later Vladimir Dmitrienko joined as a vocalist. The band started to record their second EP, but being on hold from the end of 2014 to 2015, and on October 18, 2015 the band released its final single "Mad With You" and announced its official split. Member went to play in following bands: Yuriy Berezovik - Starified and CSBR Experience Alexander Vorontsov - Adaen Vadim Ambartsumyan and Vladimir Dmitrienko - Insane Breed. Note: Vadim Ambartsumyan also rejoined Starified in 2017. Last lineup: Yuriy Berezovik - guitar (2011-2015), bass (2011), backing vocals (2011-2013) Vadim Ambartsumyan - drums (2011-2015), vocals (2011, 2012-2015) Alexander Vorontsov - bass (2012-2015) Vladimir Dmitrienko - vocals (2014-2015) Former members: Valeriy Laval - vocals (2011) Sergey Afanasenkov - bass (2011-2012), vocals (2012) Veronika Shramko - vocals (2013-2014) Live members: Kseniya Kolambatskaya - vocals (2014) (live show with The Pretty Reckless on 10.06.2014)