Melisov came up with the name "Epidemia" (Russian for epidemic) in 1995. Vocalist Pavel Okunev and guitarist-songwriter Roman Zakharov joined Epidemia to record the debut studio release Volya k Zhizni (Will to Live) a lo-fi EP with five tracks.
Melisov created the name "Epidemia" in 1995, which is Russian for epidemic. The band Epidemia brought together vocalist Pavel Okunev and guitarist-songwriter Roman Zakharov to record their debut studio album Volya k Zhizni (Will to Live), a low-fidelity EP with five tracks.