Villagers of Ioannina City

Villagers of Ioannina City, commonly abbreviated as VIC, is a Greek progressive and post-rock band from Ioannina in northwestern Greece. Formed in 2007, the band creates an expansive sound that fuses post-rock and progressive rock with traditional Greek Epirot folk music, particularly the haunting melodies of the clarinet and the driving rhythms of the region. This unique blend of heavy, atmospheric rock with Balkan folk traditions sets them apart in the international music landscape. Their albums "Welcome to the Village" (2014) and "Age of Aquarius" (2019) have earned widespread critical acclaim, and the band has toured extensively across Europe, performing at major festivals including Roadburn, ArcTanGent, and Desertfest. Their live performances are celebrated for their intense energy and emotional depth, seamlessly transitioning between crushing post-metal passages and transcendent folk-influenced melodies. VIC has become one of Greece's most internationally recognized rock bands.