Capricorns (band)

Capricorns
OriginLondon, England, UK
GenresDoom metal, sludge metal, progressive metal, instrumental
Years active2003–2008
LabelsRise Above Records

Capricorns (sometimes stylized as CAPRICORNS) is an instrumental progressive metal band from London,[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 Chris Cates , 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

Capricorns 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

  • Chris Cates (guitar)
  • Nathan Dylan Bennett (guitar)
  • Kevin Williams (guitar)
  • Dean Berry (bass)
  • Nathan Perrier (drums)
  • Christopher Turner (drums)
  • Javier Villegas (bass)
  • Chris West (bass)
  • Anthony Dearlove (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. ^ a b "Tempered With The Blood Of Beasts", Stereogum, 10 September 2008. Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d Kerswell, Ronnie. "CAPRICORNS BULLY GOATS GRUFF" Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Issue (67) of rocksound magazine, December 2004. Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
  3. ^ a b Roddy, Christopher. "CAPRICORNS BEAR THEIR BONES WITH LATEST RELEASE", MetalSucks, 31 October 2008. Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
  4. ^ a b c d Frances, Morgan. "Capricorns", The Quietus, 31 July 2008. Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
  5. ^ a b c "London's CAPRICORNS Complete Work On New Album", Blabbermouth.net, 29 July 2008. Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
  6. ^ "CAPRICORNS", All Tomorrow's Parties (music festival), Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
  7. ^ "Electric Wizard Jabez Clegg, Manchester, 27/04/2005", ninehertz.co.uk, 29 May 2005. Retrieved on 3 March 2015.
  8. ^ Capper, Andy. "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do", Vice (magazine), 1 August 2008. Retrieved on 3 March 2015.