Carpathian announce hiatus

28 March 2011 | 4:47 pm | Staff Writer
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With members of the band 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.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".Since forming on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula in 2003, Carpathian have been an indestructible force asserting their dominance in the Australian hardcore pack. Releasing their debut EP through Washed Up Records in 2005, the ...

With members of the band 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.


Vocalist Martin Kirby commented:

 

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"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".


Since forming on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula in 2003, Carpathian have been an indestructible force asserting their dominance in the Australian hardcore pack. Releasing their debut EP through Washed Up Records in 2005, the following year they released the acclaimed full-length album "Nothing to Lose". After battling line-up changes, the first recording by the rejuvenated line-up, a limited two-song 7"EP titled "Wrecked", unveiled 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 Boston, Massachusetts. Within each of the ten songs that made up "Isolation", Carpathian's overall growth was apparent. Cohesive song-writing, fantastic recorded performances, and a powerful collective vision shined throughout, making the album a favorite of hardcore fans worldwide.


In 2010, after two years of relentless world wide touring, Carpathian returned with their most soulful and pensive effort to date, the "Wanderlust" 7" EP. Recorded in their home of Melbourne and again mixed by Maas in Boston the Wanderlust 7" saw the band take it to the stage across Australia, Asia and Europe and realise the full impact of their efforts, enjoying continuous incredible shows across the globe.


The final show dates are as follows:


April 1 Cranbourne Public Hall, Cranbourne AA

w/ Hopeless, Hallowers, Futures Now Trainwreck, Harvest.


April 8 Annandale Hotel, Sydney 18+

w/ Break Even, Hand Of Mercy


April 9 Shorefest, St Ives AA


April 20 The Arthouse, Melbourne 18+

w/ Hopeless, Warbrain, Colossus.


April 29 Wyndham Community Hall AA

w/ AYS, Warbrain, Hollow