Capricorns (band)
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| Origin | London, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Doom metal, sludge metal, progressive metal, instrumental |
| Years active | 2003–2008 |
| Labels | Rise Above Records |
Capricorns (sometimes stylized as CAPRICORNS) is an instrumental progressive metal band from London, United Kingdom[1][2] mixing various elements of doom metal, sludge metal[3] and math rock guitars.[4] The band's lineup consisted of guitarist Nathan Dylan Bennett, guitarist Kevin Williams, bassist Dean Berry and drummer Nathan Perrier.[5] They have been inspired by Italian horror[2] and they feature ex-members of Orange Goblin and Iron Monkey.[2][5][6]
History
Carpicorns formed in 2003.[1] In 2005 they recorded their debut album "Ruder Forms Survive"[4] following the release of their self-titled three track EP (2004).[2] 2005 was also the year they toured in the UK with Electric Wizard.[7] In 2008 they released their second full album "River, Bear Your Bones" on Rise Above Records[3][4][5] based at the time in multiple geographical locations[4] and in the same year they disbanded.[8]
Band members
- Nathan Dylan Bennett (guitar)
- Kevin Williams (guitar)
- Dean Berry (bass)
- Nathan Perrier (drums)
Christopher Turner (Drums) Javier Villegas (Bass) Chris West (Bass)
Discography
Studio albums
| Title | Released | Format | Label |
| Ruder Forms Survive | 2005 | CD, LP | Rise Above Records |
| River, Bear Your Bones | 2008 | CD, LP | Rise Above Records |
Other Works
| Title | Released | Format | Label |
| Capricorns | 2004 | CD, EP | Rise Above Records |
References
- 1 2 "Tempered With The Blood Of Beasts", Stereogum, 10 September 2008. Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 Kerswell, Ronnie. "CAPRICORNS BULLY GOATS GRUFF", Issue (67) of rocksound magazine, December 2004. Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
- 1 2 Roddy, Christopher. "CAPRICORNS BEAR THEIR BONES WITH LATEST RELEASE", MetalSucks, 31 October 2008. Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
- 1 2 3 4 Frances, Morgan. "Capricorns", The Quietus, 31 July 2008. Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
- 1 2 3 "London's CAPRICORNS Complete Work On New Album", Blabbermouth.net, 29 July 2008. Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
- ↑ "CAPRICORNS", All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival), Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
- ↑ "Electric Wizard Jabez Clegg, Manchester, 27/04/2005", ninehertz.co.uk, 29 May 2005. Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
- ↑ Capper, Andy. "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do", Vice (magazine), 1 August 2008. Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
