Carthaginian
About Carthaginian from Auckland
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In the spring of 146 BC the North African city of Carthage finally fell
to the Romans. The Carthaginian Solution was the complete eradication of
a society - the destruction of everything; culture, language and
history. It was said the Romans were so intent on eliminating all traces
of this civilisation that they salted the land so nothing could grow
there again. The downfall of Carthage has been used as a metaphor in
describing the crushing nature of western foreign policy.
Carthaginian are a four piece indie/post-hardcore band who met in 2006
and found common ground in obscure trivia, extinction events, Red Mars
and culinary prowess. More importantly they bonded over their shared
respect for independent music, and shared lack of respect for political,
religious and environmental near-sightedness.
In 2007 Carthaginian released a four track EP named Nemesis, which was
well received. Some years went by, the members finished their degrees
and/or started new ones while intermittently writing music, partying and
watching eclipses, until in 2009 they began production of their debut
album "Crosses".
“Crosses” was written and recorded at Soundtrax, a local commercial
studio. The self-produced album was engineered and mixed by Jonathan
Dakers, then mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music in New
York. Credits to West West Side’s name include Converge, Trans-Am,
Mastodon as well as Locust, LCD Soundsystem, and Run DMC.
The band's influences include, At The Drive In, Bear Vs Shark, And You
Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead, Refused, Converge, and The Mint
Chicks. But “Crosses” is a unique effort, the achievement of
Carthaginian's goal to produce music that is cathartic and personal.
Carthaginian will be touring and releasing their first full‐length album
independently. Their debut album “Crosses” will be released on And What
Records in New Zealand this October 2010.
Peter Wujkowski – Vocals ‐ Michael Hall – Guitar ‐ David Dawn – Bass ‐
Logan Compain – Drums.
For Touring or Press please contact Ngaire at And What Records
andwhatrecordsnz@gmail.com +0064 21 887 160
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