Carrion (band)
Encyclopedia
Carrion is a Metalcore
band from Manchester
, England
. The band were officially formed in 2005, although they have been playing music together since the year 2000.
in name and name only, with most members having no musical ability at all. The band practised together occasionally, and usually only came up with one or two simple riffs. Over the next few years the band and their musicianship naturally improved, and this finally culminated in the year 2005, with the official forming of the band, by founding members Mark Ollme (Bass
), David Nero (Guitar
) and Daniel Lusby (Vocals).
During the early years the band originally called themselves 'Fetus'. This was a short-lived name, and was soon changed to 'Pawn Sacrifice'. These band names were never serious propositions, more a way of self-referencing the band. Pawn Sacrifice (PS) was casually used up until the official forming of the band, when they finally decided upon the name 'Carrion'.
The bands primary musical influences come from the European Metal scene, with such bands as Heaven Shall Burn
, Neaera
, and At the Gates
the primary influences.
The band released their EP
, entitled 'Infiltrate and Destroy', during the year 2006. Currently Carrion has approximately 30 new songs written, and these will be narrowed down to 10-12 when the recording process begins for their full length LP
. The band are continuing to write new material for the upcoming record.
Metalcore
Metalcore is a subgenre of heavy metal combining various elements of extreme metal and hardcore punk. The name is a portmanteau of the names of the two genres. The term took on its current meaning in the mid-1990s, describing bands such as Earth Crisis, Deadguy and Integrity...
band from Manchester
Manchester
Manchester is a city and metropolitan borough in Greater Manchester, England. According to the Office for National Statistics, the 2010 mid-year population estimate for Manchester was 498,800. Manchester lies within one of the UK's largest metropolitan areas, the metropolitan county of Greater...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. The band were officially formed in 2005, although they have been playing music together since the year 2000.
Biography
The origins of Carrion date back to the year 2000 when they were a bandBand (music)
In music, a musical ensemble or band is a group of musicians that works together to perform music. The following articles concern types of musical bands:* All-female band* Big band* Boy band* Christian band* Church band* Concert band* Cover band...
in name and name only, with most members having no musical ability at all. The band practised together occasionally, and usually only came up with one or two simple riffs. Over the next few years the band and their musicianship naturally improved, and this finally culminated in the year 2005, with the official forming of the band, by founding members Mark Ollme (Bass
Bass guitar
The bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
), David Nero (Guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
) and Daniel Lusby (Vocals).
During the early years the band originally called themselves 'Fetus'. This was a short-lived name, and was soon changed to 'Pawn Sacrifice'. These band names were never serious propositions, more a way of self-referencing the band. Pawn Sacrifice (PS) was casually used up until the official forming of the band, when they finally decided upon the name 'Carrion'.
The bands primary musical influences come from the European Metal scene, with such bands as Heaven Shall Burn
Heaven Shall Burn
Heaven Shall Burn is a German heavy metal band from Saalfeld, formed in 1996. They combine an aggressive metal sound with lyrics that show a militant support of anti-racism and fighting social injustice. All members of the band are vegan.-Biography:...
, Neaera
Neaera (band)
Neaera is a melodic death metal band from Münster, Germany, currently signed to Metal Blade Records. Recently, they have completed their fifth album, Forging the Eclipse, which was released on October 22/25, 2010 in Europe and on October 26, 2010 for the rest of the world.-Musical style:Tobias Buck...
, and At the Gates
At the Gates
At the Gates is an extreme metal band from Gothenburg, Sweden, and a major progenitor of the Gothenburg death-metal sound. Their early albums lean towards a death metal sound, but later albums sound more like melodic death metal.Initially active from 1990 to 1996, the band reformed in 2007 for a...
the primary influences.
The band released their EP
Extended play
An EP is a musical recording which contains more music than a single, but is too short to qualify as a full album or LP. The term EP originally referred only to specific types of vinyl records other than 78 rpm standard play records and LP records, but it is now applied to mid-length Compact...
, entitled 'Infiltrate and Destroy', during the year 2006. Currently Carrion has approximately 30 new songs written, and these will be narrowed down to 10-12 when the recording process begins for their full length LP
Album
An album is a collection of recordings, released as a single package on gramophone record, cassette, compact disc, or via digital distribution. The word derives from the Latin word for list .Vinyl LP records have two sides, each comprising one half of the album...
. The band are continuing to write new material for the upcoming record.
Current members
- Daniel Lusby - Vocals (2005 - )
- Mark Ollme - Bass (2005 - )
- David Nero - Guitar (2005 - )