- Carpathian (band)
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For other uses, see Carpathian (disambiguation).
Carpathian Origin Melbourne, Australia Genres Hardcore punk,[1] metalcore Years active 2003–2011 Labels Resist, Golf, Deathwish Inc Members Martin Kirby
Josh Manitta
Ed Redclift
David "Skan" Bichard
Lloyd CarrollPast members Michael Crafter
Anthony Harris
Julian Marsh
Chris Farmer
Ben CoyteCarpathian was a hardcore punk band based in Australia. The band was formed in 2003, in Melbourne, Australia, and their final line-up comprised lead vocalist Martin Kirby, guitarists Josh Manitta and Lloyd Carroll, bass guitarist Ed Redclift and drummer David Bichard. Carpathian was made up of straight edge and non-straight edge members.[1]
Carpathian played at festivals such as the 2007 Australian Taste of Chaos the 2008 Soundwave festival.
Carpathian's line-up changed several times over the bands history; two guitarists were replaced in late 2006.[2] Former I Killed The Prom Queen singer Michael Crafter joined Carpathian in 2006. Vocalist Martin Kirby then moved to guitar, although Crafter left seven months later in February 2007, after which Kirby resumed his position as frontman.[3] Michael Crafter did not sing on any of Carpathian's recordings.
In 2008, Carpathian released their second studio album Isolation, which reached No. 19 on the ARIA Charts.[4]
In issue number 74 of Blunt magazine Kirby said:
- "The last album I actually bought I can't remember. Our label Resist looks after me with most new records I want. That being said, the last record I received was a demo from this band Hollow in Newcastle. I was so into it I finally decided to start a record label..... Dead Souls. I plan to release their upcoming EP and some other stuff."[5]
Carpathian's final show was on 29 April 2011.
Contents
Members
- Martin Kirby - vocals
- Joshua Manitta - guitar
- Edward Redclift - bass guitar
- David Bichard - drums
- Lloyd Carroll - guitar
Former members
- Michael Crafter - vocals (2006–2007)
- Anthony Harris - guitar (2003–2006)
- Julian Marsh - guitar (2004–2006)
- Chris Farmer - bass guitar (2003–2007)
- Ricky Gibson - guitar (2005)
- Ben Coyte - guitar (2007–2008)
- Brendan Cross - guitar (2003–2006)
Tours
Carpathian toured widely across Australia, playing alongside and opening for bands such as Have Heart, Comeback Kid, Verse, Against, Bleeding Through, Against Me!, As I Lay Dying, Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive, Thursday and Alexisonfire.
In 2006, after the release of Nothing To Lose, they toured in the UK and Europe with Parkway Drive and On Broken Wings.
Carpathian completed their 'Isolation' tour across Australia in 2008, before another tour across Australia with Boston band and label mates Shipwreck A.D. later that year.
The bands second tour of the European continent was in November 2008 along side Have Heart and Cruel Hand.
2009
In early January, the band played the Boys of Summer Tour with Comeback Kid, Verse and Against.
In late January, Carpathian played a short run of shows in Japan with Death Before Dishonor and Parkway Drive. They supported Have Heart's Australian tour in May (Excluding WA&QLD) followed by a string of dates with The Hollow around Australia.
In July, Carpathian played a handful of dates in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore followed by a full European and UK tour with German band Ritual and Swedish band Anchor.
2010
Carpathian embarked on a short Australian and South-East Asian tour to support the then upcoming Wanderlust 7" release. This tour was followed with a European tour in support of the Baltimore hardcore band, Ruiner. Carpathian finished their touring year with a show in Melbourne on Boxing Day.
2011
Carpathian announced another European tour, headlining with support provided by an American hardcore band, Defeater. Their planned first American tour with The Carrier was cancelled when Carpathian's vocalist Kirby announced the group would be disbanding indefinitely. The final show was in Melbourne on Friday, 29 April 2011.[6]
Discography
Date of release Title Label 2004 Carpathian/Never Alone Split CD 2005 Carpathian (EP) Washed UP Records 2006 Nothing To Lose Resist Records 2007 Wrecked (7") Resist Records 2008 Isolation Resist Records/Deathwish Inc. 2009 Carpathian / Shipwreck A.D. (7") Dead Souls Records 2010 Wanderlust Resist Records/Deathwish Inc. References
- ^ a b Vinall, Sam (15 August 2006). "Carpathian". dBmagazine. http://www.dbmagazine.com.au/392/iv-Carpathian.shtml. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
- ^ Oakeshott, Will (19 December 2006). "Carpathian". dBmagazine. http://www.dbmagazine.com.au/400/iv-Carpathian.shtml. Retrieved 2008-03-05.
- ^ "Crafter leaves Carpathian". FasterLouder.com.au. 12 February 2007. http://www.fasterlouder.com.au/news/aust/7826/. Retrieved 2007-02-21.
- ^ "Australian charts - Carpathian". australian-charts.com. http://australian-charts.com/search.asp?cat=a&search=carpathian. Retrieved 3 June 2011.
- ^ Kirby, Martin (2008). "On The Record by Martin Kirby of Carpathian". Blunt Magazine: pp. 65. ISSN 1445-6974.
- ^ Carpathian announce hiatus
External links
Categories:- Australian hardcore punk groups
- Australian metalcore musical groups
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