Carnivore (band)

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Carnivore
Carnivore at Wacken Open Air 2006
Carnivore at Wacken Open Air 2006
Background information
Also known asCarnivore A.D.
OriginNew York City, U.S.
Genres
Years active1983–1987, 1994–1996, 2006–2010, 2017–present
LabelsRoadrunner
Spinoff of Fallout
MembersLouie Beato
Marc Piovanetti
Baron Misuraca
Joe Branciforte
Past membersPeter Steele
Keith Alexander
Stan Pillis
Paul Bento
Steve Tobin
Joey Z.

Carnivore is an American

Fallout in 1982.[1]

History

Carnivore released their self-titled debut album

Slow Deep and Hard
was composed largely from material originally written for Carnivore. Peter Steele and Marc Piovanetti would not appear together on a release again until the compilation Songs of the Witchblade: A Soundtrack to the Comic Book in 1998.

Reformation and second break-up

Despite being disbanded for many years, the band was reactivated on several occasions, including several reunion shows in the mid 1990s with the Retaliation lineup, and an appearance at the 1996 Milwaukee Metalfest, plus several shows from 2006 to 2007 with a new four-piece lineup. The new lineup of the band performed at the Wacken Open Air in 2006.

Peter Steele died April 14, 2010, thus ending the reunion.

Carnivore A.D.

Hellfest
2018

In August 2017, it was announced that Carnivore would officially be reformed as Carnivore A.D., featuring original drummer Louie Beato and guitarist Marc Piovanetti along with secondary drummer Joe Branciforte sharing drum duties and also introducing new member Baron Misuraca as the bassist/vocalist.

After a live performance at the 2017 Black N Blue Bowl pre-party in May, Piovanetti announced that the group would reform out of great respect to Peter Steele's legacy while simultaneously distinguishing themselves from past incarnations of the band. They played their first show with Misuraca on October 31 at Bowery Electric in New York City dubbed "A Halloween SteeleTacular".

Hellfest.[4]

Musical style

The first Carnivore album was heavily influenced by the contemporary

post-apocalyptic' theme that dominated the first album and was carried onto parts of the second album was apparently inspired by a dream Pete Steele had and which became the basis for the lyrics of "Predator", the first song from the original album. The lyrical theme was then expanded on to describe human society (or the lack of one) between imaginary World Wars 3, 4, and possibly 5 (as referenced in the song "World Wars 3 & 4"). Other lyrical themes included nihilism, anti-religious sentiment, cynicism
, and explicit-but-tongue-in-cheek depictions of gore and despair. Song titles such as "Jesus Hitler", "Race War", "Thermonuclear Warrior", and "God Is Dead" reflect these themes.

Band members

Current members
  • Louie Beato - drums (1982–1987, 1994–1996, 2017–present)
  • Marc Piovanetti - guitar (1987, 1994–1996, 2017–present)
  • Baron Misuraca - lead vocals, bass guitar (2017–present)
  • Joe Branciforte - drums (2017–present)
Former members
  • Peter Steele − lead vocals, bass guitar (1982–1987, 1994–1996, 2006–2010; his death)
  • Keith Alexander – guitar (1983–1986; died 2005)
  • Stan Pillis − guitar (1982–1983)
  • Paul Bento − guitar (2006–2010)
  • Steve Tobin − drums (2006–2010)
  • Joey Z. − guitar (2006–2010)

Timeline

Discography

Studio albums

Compilation albums

Demo albums

  • Demo '84
     (1984)
  • U.S.A. for U.S.A.
     (1986)

Singles

  • "Carnivore" (1984)
  • "Predator" (1985)

References

  1. ^
    ISBN 0-85112-656-1
    .
  2. ^ "CARNIVORE Reforms As CARNIVORE A.D." Blabbermouth.net. August 29, 2017. Retrieved August 29, 2017.
  3. Metalsucks
    . Retrieved September 19, 2017.
  4. ^ "CARNIVORE A.D.: Pro-Shot Video Of HELLFEST Performance". Blabbermouth.net. July 3, 2018. Retrieved July 3, 2018.

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