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Karnivool is a five-piece progressive rock group based in Perth, Australia that was formed by Ian Kenny in 1996, who at the time filled the roles of both guitarist and vocalist for the band while they played Carcass and Nirvana covers. Their name stems from the band being initially described by local fans as “a bunch of clowns”. Their style of music can be classified as both progressive rock and alternative rock, with alternative metal undertones. Major influences of the band are Nirvana, Radiohead, Meshuggah, Pink Floyd, Tool, Soundgarden and Carcass. Critically hailed as being one of the establishing bands for the Australian progressive rock and metal movement, Karnivool are considered amongst the few in Australia’s rapidly growing music industry to still be bringing new and refreshing material to their catalog.
In 1996, Kenny began by recruiting two of his high school classmates to play Carcass and Nirvana covers at several gigs around Perth. At this time, both Karnivool’s current bassist and lead guitarist were attending a conservatorium to study jazz guitar and drums respectively. In 1998, Andrew Goddard joined Karnivool on bass, and from there they began writing original material. Soon Andrew “Drew” Goddard was switched to lead guitar, “Andrew” and “Brett” were quickly let go and Jon Stockman arrived to fill the position of bassist for Karnivool. The band have since released several singles and two EPs, Themata and most recently their sophomore record, Sound Awake.
In 1996, Kenny began by recruiting two of his high school classmates to play Carcass and Nirvana covers at several gigs around Perth. At this time, both Karnivool’s current bassist and lead guitarist were attending a conservatorium to study jazz guitar and drums respectively. In 1998, Andrew Goddard joined Karnivool on bass, and from there they began writing original material. Soon Andrew “Drew” Goddard was switched to lead guitar, “Andrew” and “Brett” were quickly let go and Jon Stockman arrived to fill the position of bassist for Karnivool. The band have since released several singles and two EPs, Themata and most recently their sophomore record, Sound Awake.
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Themata
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Sound Awake
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Persona
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Set Fire To The Hive
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Shoutbox
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unsmith wrote:
so glad i got to see them live, even if the crowd shitty and only there to see skindred. sound awake and themata are both amazing albums
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Kaz2121 wrote:
Goliath <3
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Dookiac wrote:
Start naming some then.
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B_Hammock wrote:
I still wish they would actually get bands that are similar to Karnivool's music rather than their nationality.
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syntexsis wrote:
KARNIVOOL IS THE FUCKING BEST.
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dimensionalpha wrote:
single worlds, single vowels - yet nothing frustrates me
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phaa wrote:
Can't wait them to announce those European tour dates!!!!!
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PooieHead wrote:
oh WOW. I kinda love :)
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Dookiac wrote:
Gotta love how C.O.T.E. has its plays split into 3215215146532515336. Rowan, I was actually talking about the weekly plays, but yeah, that would be crap :(.
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SKYATE wrote:
Gotta hate how L1FEL1KE has its plays split in two
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Rowan5215 wrote:
No it didn't Dookiac, it's still ahead of SImple Boy by about 500 plays. But if it did fall off, that would be crap.
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medullaman wrote:
I love this shoutbox, it's really nice! Everytime I go here to read the latest posts you always see Dookiac and Jhayle. I can't get enough of the Vool, it's so amazing. I love Themata and Sound Awake sooo much! Anyone know of any video interviews with them? I have barley seen any.
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Dookiac wrote:
Wow, Themata finally fell off as the top track. end of an era.
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antyyy wrote:
sorry but karnivool get better every single day, so amazing. best band ever without a doubt for me
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bozero wrote:
seen them live 3 times this year, IMO the best album of 2009 - say no more! :D
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Andr3ground wrote:
Netherlands and Portugal...i don't know why they don't come to Europe, and in my opinion Sound Awake is one of the best album ever, it's a classic, a masterpiece.
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petervp wrote:
agree with jeboo... sound awake is really amazing!!! really hope they come visit the netherlands soon... no 1. want to see playing live bands at the moment :D
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Jeboo- wrote:
Absolutely fucking awesome. This band needs WAY more recognition. Sound Awake is not only my favourite album of 09, but one of my favourite albums ever.
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CRUZMISL wrote:
Just got back from the home town show, incredible. "Deadman" went off, my favourite. Couple crappy mobile pics: http://img704.imageshack.us/img704/1324/image190.jpg http://img709.imageshack.us/img709/6239/image200.jpg
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B_Hammock wrote:
Sound Awake is much much better than Themata. One of the best albums of 2009.
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Events
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Jan
15
Big Day Out 2010
Mount Smart Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
925 shouts
| 238 attendees
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Jan
17
Big Day Out 2010
Gold Coast Parklands, Southport, Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
70 shouts
| 181 attendees
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Jan
22
Big Day Out 2010
Sydney Showground, Sydney, Australia
210 shouts
| 318 attendees
News
'Sine Waves and Mirrors' tour lineup changes
29 Oct 2009 | from blog.myspace.com/karnivool
Unfortunately, US prog rockers Dredg will no longer be touring
Australia with Karnivool this November/December. After further planning
and some unexpected twists Dredg management have announced the . …
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