Carnivore (band)
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Carnivore is a thrash metal band formed by Peter Steele (later of Type O Negative fame), and was formed out of the ruins of the Brooklyn hard rock group Fallout in 1982.
Brief history
The band released two albums: Carnivore in January 1986 and Retaliation in September 1987. Soon after the second album was released, the band broke up and Peter Steele formed Subzero, which would become Type O Negative. The first Type O Negative album, Slow Deep and Hard was partially composed from material originally written for Carnivore. Despite being disbanded for many years, the band has reunited on several occasions, including a brief tour in 1996 and a longer one (which crossed the Ocean to include a European leg) in 2006-2007. Somewhere the song A.I.D.S. just despaired.
First album
The first album is more traditionally metal-sounding, drawing inspiration from Black Sabbath and 1970s Judas Priest, while the second has significant crossover influence. The 'post-apocalyptic' theme that dominated the first album and spread partially into the second album was apparently based on a dream Pete Steele had that became the basis for the lyrics of "Predator", the first song from the original album. All other compatible lyrical themes are said to compliment the environment of humanity (or lack of) between World Wars 3, 4 and possibly 5 (as referenced in 'World Wars 3 & 4'). attitudes.
Both albums fit neatly into the speed-thrash genre, however. The lyrical themes include nihilism, anti-religious sentiment, racism, a heap of cynicism, and explicit tongue-in-cheek depictions of gore and despair. Song titles and lyrical themes like "Jesus Hitler", "Race War", and "God is Dead" are also representative of their humour. Some would argue that their lyrics inflame prejudice among minorities.
Upcoming album and tour
Following their latest reunion at Wacken Open Air in 2006 and the subsequent extensive touring stint. Peter Steele has stated that there will be a new Carnivore album and tour in 2009.
Mitglieder
Original line-up
- Peter Steele − vocals, bass guitar (Type O Negative)
- Louie Beato − drums
- Keith Alexander − guitar (Primal Scream - NY)
From Retaliation until split-up
- Peter Steele − vocals, bass guitar
- Louie Beato − drums
- Marc Piovanetti − guitar, vocals (Crumbsuckers)
2006 reunion line-up
- Peter Steele − vocals, bass guitar (Type O Negative)
- Paul Bento − guitar (Metal Health Association)
- Steve Tobin − drums (Metal Health Association, Mike Orlando's Sonic Stomp, Dust to Dust)
- Joey Z. − guitar, additional vocals (Life of Agony/Stereomud)
Discography
Studio albums
- Carnivore (1986) LP, CS (1990) CD
- Retaliation (1987) LP,CS (1990) CD
- Carnivore/Retaliation (Both albums on one single disc, some tracks omitted) (July 1, 1991) CD only
- Carnivore (Re-Issue, remastered with 3 demo bonus tracks added) (January 22, 2001) CD
- Retaliation (Re-Issue, remastered with 3 demo bonus tracks added) (January 22, 2001) CD
- Carnivore (Deluxe Re-Issue, remastered, 3 demo bonus tracks) (October 5, 2007) 2LP
- Retaliation (Deluxe Re-Issue, remastered, 3 demo bonus tracks) (October 5, 2007) 2LP
All albums were released on the label Roadrunner Records.
Trivia
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- Original Carnivore guitarist Keith Alexander died in a bicycle accident on July 11, 2005.[1]
- During the time Carnivore was playing, drummer Louis Beato was also a bus driver in Manhattan, a job he kept after the group ended.
- For the first album, the band spelled their names in what they thought were "exotic" ways. For instance, Louis Beateaux instead of Beato.
References
External links
- Official website
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- Album review in Rock Hard issue 16 (in German)
- Album review in Rock Hard issue 22 (in German)