Carpathian
Members
Martin – Vocals, Edward – Bass, David – Drums, Josh – Guitar, Lloyd – Guitar
Since forming on Victoria Australia’s Mornington Peninsula over five years ago, Carpathian have been an indestructible force on unstable ground. Hampered by incessant line-up changes, they’ve nonetheless managed to assert their dominance in the Australian hardcore pack. Releasing their debut EP through Washed Up label in 2005, they were signed to Australian label Resist, who issued the acclaimed full-length album “Nothing to Lose” the following year. Further forging their reputation on the live front, Carpathian played second-fiddle to no one, whether mixing it with the cream of the local scene or stepping up onto bigger stages for tours with Killswitch Engage, Bleeding Through, etc. After battling line-up changes, a freshly unified Carpathian line-up toured through the UK and Europe alongside Parkway Drive and On Broken Wings. Later they became the only local band to play every date on the Australian legs of the 2007 Taste of Chaos Tour. Then in December, came the first recording by the rejuvenated line-up, a limited two-song 7″EP via Resist titled “Wrecked”, unveiling a frightfully intense new Carpathian sound.
Soon after they converged upon the Getaway Group, a studio situated in the basement of Jay Maas’ suburban home in Wakefield, Massachusetts. A respected hardcore producer who has pulled huge sounds from the likes of Shipwreck a.d. and Verse, Maas proved the perfect choice to help Carpathian realize their grand vision for “Isolation”.
Within each of the ten songs that comprise “Isolation”, Carpathian’s overall growth is apparent. Cohesive song-writing, fantastic recorded performances, and a powerful collective vision shine throughout. Lyrically “Isolation” walks the desolate personal path of Carpathian vocalist/lyricist Martin Kirby. Taking on personal and social/environmental subject matter, he strives to not only express but also educate willing ears to live as positively in this negative world. Instilling the fact that Carpathian are one of the few bands out there today that remain as inspiring as they are highly entertaining.
Upcoming shows
No shows booked at the moment
Latest news
CARPATHIAN ANNOUNCE HIATUS
28 March 2011
With members in various other bands and also looking to explore other artistic opportunities, Carpathian has announced an indefinite hiatus, and will be playing a final run of announced shows this month including Shorefest in Sydney and going out together with The Arthouse in the final week of Arthouse shows. Check the shows page for details.
Vocalist Martin Kirby commented “The band has been an incredible ride for everyone involved and we are extremely thankful for the experiences and opportunities we have had to make music and travel the world. It has been the biggest part of our lives and touched on so many friends and family in it’s almost 10 years of existence. Thank you to anyone who has had an influence on this band in any way…this doesn’t mark the end but a new beginning”.
Carpathian / Break Even announce NSW dates
10 March 2011
Coming off the back of European tours, both Melbourne’s Carpathian and Perth’s Break Even will be heading to NSW this April as part of National Youth Week. Having already been announced on Shore Fest in St Leonards on April 9, the two bands will also be playing a show at the Annandale Hotel on April 8 and an all ages show at Oasis in Wyong on April 10. Also appearing across the three shows are Sydney’s Hand of Mercy.
CARPATHIAN “WANDERLUST” 7″
2 September 2010
After two years of touring the world, Carpathian have returned with their most soulful and pensive effort to date, the “Wanderlust” 7″EP. Recorded in their home of Melbourne by Drew Parsons, the effort was shipped over to the states where Jay Mass (“Isolation” engineer) handled the final mixing duties.
From the first ringing notes, it’s apparent that Carpathian have grown into a darker and more reflective band since the release of “Isolation”. Altogether “Wanderlust” is a special effort. Not an EP placeholder between albums, but the sound of a band searching for their own unique collective voice.
“Wanderlust” 7″ EP will be instores September 17.
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