In November 2002, a new line-up of Aria was announced.
Sergey Popov from Master became the second guitarist, Arthur Berkut (ex-Autograph) was invited to be the new vocalist, and drummer Max Udalov returned to the band.
On 5 December, Aria released the single 'Coliseum' followed by the album Baptism by Fire.
A video for 'Coliseum' was shot.
The release was successful, the songs "Coliseum" and "Baptism by Fire" reached No.
 1 on the rock charts, though many fans criticized it, arguing that Berkut's voice did not fit Aria's music.

Berkut and Holstinin participated in the Elven Manuscript (2004) metal opera by Epidemia.
Arthur played the role of Irdis the elven wizard while Vladimir played the lute and also produced the opera.

In 2005, Aria celebrated its 20th anniversary with a new tour.
The band's former members were invited to participate in the anniversary tour. '
Master' and Sergey Mavrin played at it, but Kipelov did not, because of his own tour schedule.

The newest album Armageddon, released by CD Maximum, came out in 2006, where Aria invited two new lyricists and Berkut made his début as composer.

On 3 April 2008, Kipelov and Mavrin made a brief re-union with Aria, during the tour celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the release of Geroy Asfalta.

In November 2010, Berkut and Kipelov sang on stage together with Aria for the 25th anniversary of the band.
The concert was called the AriaFest and there were events in Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Ekaterinburg.

In 2011, Aria announced that Berkut was fired.
No specific reason was given, but there were rumors that the band was unhappy with Arthur's life performances.
He was replaced by Mikhail Zhitnyakov, vocalist of heavy metal band Grand Courage.
In November 2002, a new line-up of Aria was announced. Sergey Popov from Master became the second guitarist, Arthur Berkut (ex-Autograph) was invited to be the new vocalist, and drummer Max Udalov returned to the band. On 5 December, Aria released the single 'Coliseum' followed by the album Baptism by Fire. A video for 'Coliseum' was shot. The release was successful, the songs "Coliseum" and "Baptism by Fire" reached No. 1 on the rock charts, though many fans criticized it, arguing that Berkut's voice did not fit Aria's music.
Berkut and Holstinin participated in the Elven Manuscript (2004) metal opera by Epidemia. Arthur played the role of Irdis the elven wizard while Vladimir played the lute and also produced the opera.
In 2005, Aria celebrated its 20th anniversary with a new tour. The band's former members were invited to participate in the anniversary tour. 'Master' and Sergey Mavrin played at it, but Kipelov did not, because of his own tour schedule.
The newest album Armageddon, released by CD Maximum, came out in 2006, where Aria invited two new lyricists and Berkut made his début as composer.
On 3 April 2008, Kipelov and Mavrin made a brief re-union with Aria, during the tour celebrating the 20-year anniversary of the release of Geroy Asfalta.
In November 2010, Berkut and Kipelov sang on stage together with Aria for the 25th anniversary of the band. The concert was called the AriaFest and there were events in Saint Petersburg, Moscow and Ekaterinburg.
In 2011, Aria announced that Berkut was fired. No specific reason was given, but there were rumors that the band was unhappy with Arthur's life performances. He was replaced by Mikhail Zhitnyakov, vocalist of heavy metal band Grand Courage.
Aria (band)