DEBUT ALBUM “THEMATA” PROMOTIONAL RELEASE
The release of Karnivool's full-length album 'THEMATA' marks one of the most highly anticipated releases for an independent band. The album itself has been more than 3 years in the making and it's got plenty to show for it. Capturing a perfect blend of both melodic beauty and spine-bending rock, this album will appeal to anyone who desires a truly unique sound. For a band that has done it all themselves, this album represents the apex of their efforts and endeavours over the last 3 year slog. With a powerful reputation backing the intensity of their live performances and armed with a killer release, Western Australia's biggest buzz band are set to conquer in 2005.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING:
"Karnivool is more like a religion than a band these days. While the act delivers the frantic message from the pulpit, the audience heaves and chants with every word, never letting up until the ritual is through." - Xpress Magazine Perth '03.
"Karnivool must have set some kind of record for the launch of a local album. A benchmark setting turnout and album" - Xpress Magazine Perth '05
"No one should really be surprised, when the next big thing to emerge from WA is a five-piece heavy rock outfit, called Karnivool" - Beat Mag Melbourne '05.
THEMATA REVIEWS:
"As polished as a semiprecious stone, and just as illustrious" - Drum Media (CD of the Week)
"I'm not about to claim this will be the best Australian release of 2005 just yet but what I can say right now is that anything that tops Themata is sure to be one hell of an album!" - Beat Magazine (CD of the Week).
"Consisting of equally powerful mellow and full-on moments, a stack of melody, first class vocals and dynamic musicianship." - Xpress Magazine (CD of the Week)
“Themata is quite simply stunning.” – Sain Magazine
"Aussie Metal/Heavy Rock has never sounded so good. It's going to be hard to beat this album for Australian release of they year." - InsideMetal.net (Featured Band).
"One of the best debut albums in years. Wow!" - The West Australian.
"A ten-track journey of soaring melody" - Kerrang Magazine
Karnivool in 2005:
Launched debut album 'Themata' to around 1000 fans at the Lookout on Feb 12. One of the biggest CD Launches in West Australian history.
· First single 'Shutterspeed' recently added to high rotation on JJJ
· 'Shutterspeed' debuted at No.1 on the JJJ net 50 (5/3/05) and held its position for 7 weeks running before dropping down to number 2 for 2 weeks, number 3 for 2 weeks and number 4 for one week - which means within the top 4 for 12 weeks and still running!
· 'Shutterspeed' came in at #84 on the INTERNATIONAL most requested songs on beyondradio.com (13/3/05)
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Won WAMI (West Australian Music Industry) Award this year for Best Hard Rock/Metal act for the 4th year in a row.
· 'Shutterspeed' also selected for 05 WAMI compilation CD
· Album of The Week in Drum Media (Sydney), Beat Mag (Melb) and Xpress Mag (perth)
· Articles on the band in many major national publications including April issue of Kerrang Magazine and Blunt Magazine and on the front cover of "Groove Magazine" the premier West Australian music mag.
Upcoming National Tour with Cog in support of new album. Will also be performing own run of own East Coast shows. (tour begins April 14, ending back in Perth on May 22)
Source: http://www.karnivool.com.au/