Candiria

Candiria
Origin Brooklyn, New York, United States
Genres Rap metal, alternative metal (later), metalcore, mathcore, hardcore punk (mid), death metal (early)
Years active 1992—present
Labels Too Damn Hype Records, Devastating Soundworks, MIA, Century Media, Earache, Lakeshore Metal Blade
Members Carley Coma
John LaMacchia
Julio Arias
Michael MacIvor
Danny Grossarth
Past members Chris Puma
Eric Matthews
Eddie Ortiz
Kenneth Schalk

Candiria are an American band from Brooklyn, New York. They blend various styles of music, including metal, hardcore, hip hop, jazz and ambient. Candiria have often dubbed their sound "urban fusion".[1]

History

Candiria was initially formed in 1992 by vocalist Carley Coma, guitarists Chris Puma, Eric Matthews and drummer Kenneth Schalk.[2] Even early on they were creating unusual music, with vocals that ranged from dry barks to rap. Candiria's rhythmic guitar style consists of riffing – rhythmically played chords – with little melody interrupted by jazz-infused chord progressions. Ken Schalk's drumming often consists of polyrhythms. Michael MacIvor, in fact, may be the least metal-influenced member of the group, as apparent in his melodically complex basslines which frequently do not follow the guitar riffs.

Chris Puma was replaced by John LaMacchia before 1997's Beyond Reasonable Doubt,[2] while Lamacchia himself left the band after 2004's What Doesn't Kill You..., due to personal issues. The latter album features a cover photograph of the band's van after a heavy traffic accident it endured in 2002. The album signalled a more melodic direction change for the band, which received varying amounts of criticism and praise from different sides.[3][4]

On September 9, 2002, the band was driving to Cleveland as part of a touring schedule in support of their then current record. An eighteen wheel tractor trailer drove through the equipment trailer, until it rear-ended the back of the band's van (where some of the band were sleeping), which then flipped over several times (ejecting Eric, John and Mike through the windows), coming to a halt 75 foot further down the road on its roof. The accident resulted in all of the members of the band being hospitalized with critical injuries, commencing a long, painful recovery period for the band.[5] The band were rumored to be paid $29 million in compensation (pending appeal).[6]

It took the band members considerable time to recover from their injuries. LaMacchia later rejoined the band to write the majority of what would become their follow-up record Kiss the Lie. Eric Matthews later left the band, in part, due to these injuries sustained during the aforementioned accident.

Adding good friend Eddie Ortiz (Cattlepress, The Dying Light) onto second guitar, the band headed into the studio in 2006 to complete their upcoming record Kiss the Lie. However, upon finishing the sessions, Ken Schalk left the band, citing that it was time to pursue a different path. Mike MacIvor also left the band due to Schalk's departure. He stated "I will not try and pull the wool over anyone's eyes, including my own. There is no Candiria without Ken Schalk, as far as I am concerned." Without a rhythm section to tour with in support of the new album, Type A Records refused to release Kiss the Lie and the album languished for close to two years, held "hostage" by the president of Type A, David Bendeth. However, Bendeth released the unmastered mix of the record onto eMusic, Napster, and iTunes in November 2008, without the band's permission or knowledge. Guitarist John LaMacchia has since properly released the record on March 4, 2009 (fully mastered) on his own Rising Pulse Records, in vinyl format only. The vinyl comes with a CD-R containing a download link to a Digital Pack with liner notes, the record in v0 MP3 format, band photos, lyrics, and other content.

By March 2009, the only remaining members of Candiria were John LaMacchia and Carley Coma; Coma had stated that any future Candiria efforts will most likely be electronica-based projects as they are without a rhythm section, however, by mid-2009, Mike MacIvor had returned to the band. In August 2009, the band released Toying with the Insanities Volume I on gatefold CD, followed by Toying with the Insanities Volume II in September 2009. The albums contain remixed versions of the band's prior material. For the near future, Kenneth Schalk and John LaMacchia have come together to start working on instrumental tracks for what will become another Toying with the Insanities release.

The band had announced that Toying with the Insanities Volume III would be released sometime in May 2010. Volume III would consist of a limited press of 300 12" LPs manufactured by Pirates Press. It would also be distributed digitally world wide.[7]

Original guitarist Chris Puma died on 20 September 2009.

As of December 2010, Candiria were in the studio tracking new material. Guitarist John LaMacchia had the following to say: "Candiria is in the studio and in the process of putting together music for what will be their next full length release. At this point there is no official release date or working title but the band is considering an early 2012 release. The band is optimistic and very excited to be working together again on new music. We’re touching upon all different styles with this one but we want it to be really aggressive. We feel Candiria fans will be thrilled to hear where we’re taking it. The music thus far has been recorded and engineered by Steve and Ken Schalk at Jupiter 4 studios in Rockaway, NY. Musicians Adrián Terrazas-González of The Mars Volta and Trevor Dunn of Mr. Bungle/Fantômas are also slated to take part and create some magic on the record as well. The band is also planning to play 2 headlining dates in NYC next year to support the release. No dates have been set yet but the band wants to make it a very special 2 day event. Thats all for now, stay tuned for more regarding this release."[8][9]

On April 29, 2014, Candiria released a two track 7-inch entitled Invaders, their first new material in five years. A full-length is due in 2016.

On January 7, 2015, Candiria confirmed their first live appearance in NYC in a decade. The show is scheduled to take place at Webster Hall on May 16th as part of the annual hardcore festival, Black N Blue Bowl. The band then played a surprise show at the record release party for LaMacchia's side project Spylacopa on April 3, 2015 at the Lucky 13 Saloon. Kenneth Schalk did not play this show, with Dan of Doomsday Mourning filling in on drums.

On September 24, 2015, Candiria announced their signing to Metal Blade Records, with a new album to be released 2016.

Side projects and other bands

Drummer Ken Schalk, bassist Mike MacIvor, and guitarist John LaMacchia have been involved in a free-jazz side project named Ghosts of the Canal, who have thus far released two full-length albums, Sessions from the Flats (1999) and Five Episodes from the Subconscious (2002), as well as two non-album tracks which appeared on the bonus disc of Candiria's The C.O.M.A. Imprint. Kenneth does not play drums in this project. Most of his work with this band is rhodes and synth with some additional percussion and didgeridoo. The additional members of Ghosts of the Canal are Tom Cirillo (drums) and Reginald Juste (vocals and percussion).

Carley Coma took part of the band Hope Kills Fear, a Christian rock band, which "was created for the purpose of using heartfelt, catchy songs to spread a message of hope, faith, strength and perseverance." Hope Kills Fear is presently in the studio with Producer Rob Hawkins (Disciple, Fireflight) working on pre-production for their full length.

Members Michael MacIvor and John LaMacchia have since formed the new band A Family Plot. This band is a return to the classic rock and alternative rock that both members grew up on, before joining Candiria.

John LaMacchia is a member of Spylacopa along with Greg Puciato, Jeff Caxide, and Julie Christmas, whose EP is available at www.risingpulse.com

Drummer Ken Schalk is now a member of the newly re-formed band Fuel.

Carley Coma also joined California-based hard rock outfit Park Lane who is currently in the studio with major-label producer Michael Rosen (AFI, Papa Roach, Tesla).

Name origin

"Candiria" is supposedly the plural form of candiru, the name of a freshwater fish found in the Amazon river. However, Ken Schalk has stated before that the band came up with the name, thinking it sounded like a real word, but not in fact knowing of this fish. The alleged plural is incorrect anyway: the name of the fish comes from the now extinct Old Tupi language, from where it passed on to Portuguese and later to other languages; in Portuguese, the plural form is simply candirus.[10]

Band members

Current members
Former members


Discography

Studio albums
EPs
Other releases

References

  1. ↑ Ankeny, Jason. "Candiria biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2008-07-08. Candiria's uniquely sprawling urban fusion sound combined elements of grindcore, funk, hip-hop, and jazz.
  2. 1 2 Sharpe-Young, Garry (2005). New Wave of American Heavy Metal. New Plymouth: Zonda Books. pp. 76–77. ISBN 0-9582684-0-1.
  3. ↑ "Candiria - What Doesn't Kill You... (album review 2)". Sputnikmusic. 2006-06-23. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
  4. ↑ "Candiria - What Doesn't Kill You Review". DecoyMusic.com. 2009-09-29. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
  5. ↑ "Candiria". Earache.com. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
  6. ↑ Archived February 27, 2012, at the Wayback Machine.
  7. ↑ "Risingpulse.Com". Risingpulse.Com. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
  8. ↑ "Candiria set to record new material | News". Lambgoat. 2010-12-18. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
  9. ↑ "Candiria Issues New Music Update - in Metal News". Metal Underground.com. Retrieved 2013-12-10.
  10. ↑ Dicionário Houaiss da Língua Portuguesa. Rio de Janeiro: Editora Objetiva. 2007. ISBN 85-7302-383-X.

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