18.1.8.1
AndishiA released his debut album 18.1.8.1 in 2015 in his hometown of Mashhad. The album features 10 tracks, all written during his teenage years and heavily influenced by guitar legends such as Paul Gilbert, Vinnie Moore, Yngwie Malmsteen, and others.
18.1.8.1 showcases a dynamic blend of melodic lines, neo-classical phrasing, hard rock energy, and heavy metal intensity. The album’s first live performance also took place in Mashhad, followed by a regional tour across cities like Tehran, Gorgan, Torbat, Karaj, and more.
In 2016, AndishiA collaborated with numerous musicians on stage as guest performers. The final concert of the 18.1.8.1 era was a grand event in Mashhad, featuring 16 of his most talented students and many of the city’s top local artists.
me, myself & i
In 2017, AndishiA released another album under a different project. This time, it was through his side band Wake of Shame, and the album was titled Me, Myself & I.
AndishiA wrote the songs during the 18.1.8.1 tour, channeling a different energy and musical direction. Unlike his main solo work, Wake of Shame had a distinct sound and identity, which is why he chose to release it as a separate project—marking it as a creative departure and a more experimental outlet.
The recording process of the album was far from smooth.
Initially, AndishiA had an agreement with a group of managers he met in Istanbul. According to the deal, the album was to be recorded and completed in Karaj within two months. AndishiA and Fred, the bass player, traveled to Karaj to begin the project—but upon arrival, the managers unexpectedly demanded that the entire album be finished in just two days. Unwilling to compromise the quality of his work, AndishiA refused and immediately returned to Mashhad to take control of the project independently.
Back in Mashhad, they began recording at Sam Studio. Their original plan was to go fully analog, and they managed to record the entire album in that format. However, during the process, they were approached by a new manager who insisted they abandon the analog recordings and start over using digital methods—leading to a difficult decision and another major shift in direction.
After spending a long time completing the album, AndishiA and his team handed it over to the manager, who was supposed to take care of the remaining stages—mixing, mastering, and production. However, nothing moved forward. Nearly a year passed with no progress, and they eventually decided to fire the manager.
Determined not to let the project die, they restarted the process themselves. This time, they combined both the original analog recordings and the digital files for the final mixdown, creating a unique blend of warmth and clarity in the final sound.
YOU CAN WATCH THE ME,MYSELF&I DOCUMENTARY HERE
Hun-Mikhd
In 2019, AndishiA released his third album, Hun-Mikhd—a powerful collaboration featuring an impressive lineup of guest musicians, including Homayoun Majdzadeh, Ali Azhari, Amir Vafaee, Reza Gholami, Hesam Elhamifar, Andre Khachikian, Ayden Hasanzadeh, and Navid Arbabian.
The musical style of Hun-Mikhd is a fusion of the melodic and technical elements from 18.1.8.1, combined with heavier, more aggressive compositions. The album was recorded over the span of a year and includes 9 tracks.
Tracklist & Guest Artists:
- Hater Around – feat. Hesam Elhamifar (Bass)
- A Road to Risk – feat. Hesam Elhamifar (Bass)
- Beyond Us – feat. Hesam Elhamifar (Bass), Ali Azhari (Guitar), Homayoun Majdzadeh (Guitar)
- Easter Rules – feat. Navid Arbabian (Bass)
- Tuesday’s Night – feat. Navid Arbabian (Bass), Ali Azhari (Guitar)
- Fandishqute – A tribute track representing Farshid Kazemi, AndishiA & Electroqute.
Written by Amir Vafaee (Composer & Guitarist of Electroqute)
Featuring: Farshid Kazemi (Guitar), Amir Vafaee (Guitar), Reza Gholami (Bass) - Shameless – feat. Hesam Elhamifar (Bass), Ayden Hasanzadeh (Guitar), Andre Khachikian (Guitar)
- Universal Code – feat. Hesam Elhamifar (Bass)
- Conclusion – feat. Hesam Elhamifar (Bass)
WATCH FANDISHQUTE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO HERE
“Hun-Mikhd was first released in Tehran, with a second release in Mashhad six months later.”
59 minutes to fifteen
Shortly after Hun-Mikhd was released in 2019, AndishiA began writing and recording his next album, titled 59 Minutes to Fifteen. According to listeners, this album carries a noticeably heavier and darker tone compared to his previous works.
From the moment of its release in 2021, both the songs and the album’s cover art have remained shrouded in mystery. Fans and followers began uncovering subtle references to AndishiA’s personal life hidden within the imagery—such as a shattered guitar lying in the corner, smoke rising from a distant explosion, and other cryptic details.
The album features 9 tracks:
- Back to Insanity – The opening track, and the first song written for the album.
- Less is Less
- Bled & Broken – Written after a serious injury to AndishiA’s right arm during a move to a new house. He was unable to play guitar for six months. The title reflects both the physical pain and the emotional weight of that time—bled from the shattered glass, and broken in spirit.
- Ladan – A heartfelt piece dedicated to his wife, Ladan. AndishiA composed the song in the key of A, as a nod to the musical solfège “La,” which matches the first syllable of her name.
- Changing Ways
- The End of Me – Performed live at the Hun-Mikhd release ceremony as a gift to the audience. Before playing the song, AndishiA explained, “I felt this was the last song I was capable of writing. I was drained, creatively and emotionally—that’s why I named it The End of Me. But it turns out… I still had more in me.”
- Butterfly Effect
- Exploded
- The World is Dead – The final song written for the album. It wasn’t originally intended to be part of the tracklist, but in the end, AndishiA decided it belonged.
you can Watch the MUSIC VIDEO HERE
depophobia
Depophobia is AndishiA’s fifth studio album, which he announced for release in 2025.
The title is a fusion of the words depression and phobia, representing, as AndishiA explained, “the fear of falling back into the darkness of depression.” The album captures a deeply personal struggle and transformation, framed through his signature heavy and emotional sound.
What truly surprised fans—and even AndishiA himself—was the speed of its creation. “I had no idea what to do next,” he shared, “but suddenly everything just popped into my mind. I had to capture the moment and use every single melody that came to me.” Remarkably, he wrote and recorded the entire album in just two months.
Depophobia features 9 tracks, though the song titles have yet to be revealed, leaving fans eagerly waiting to discover more.