Kipelov was among the founding members of Aria, alongside Vladimir Holstinin and Alik Granovsky, although he initially played a less active role in songwriting and the development of the band's style than the other two.

In 2002, after the release of 'Himera', Kipelov refused to start recording the new album, already written by Dubinin and Holstinin.

He stated his wish to start a solo career.This disagreement broke Aria apart after 'Judgement Day', August 31, 2002.

In 2003, they released the live album Put Naverh (Way to the Top), recorded in Saint Petersburg.

In July 2022, Kipelov performed in the hospital in front of Rosgvardiya servicemen wounded during the war in Ukraine.