Candiria

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Candiria's uniquely sprawling urban fusion sound combined elements of grindcore, funk, hip-hop, and jazz. Formed in Brooklyn, NY, the group originally comprised frontman Carley Coma, guitarists Chris Puma and Eric Matthews, bassist Mike MacIvor, and drummer Ken Schalk, debuting in 1995 with the album Surrealistic Madness. The band later included guitarist John Lamacchia, and Puma was further replaced by guitarist John "Be-Bop" Malonti in time for the follow-up, 1997's Beyond Reasonable Doubt; the third Candiria album, Process of Self-Development, appeared two years later. The guys issued 300 Percent Density through Century Media in May 2001 before returning the next year with the two-disc set C.O.M.A. Imprint on Lakeshore. Touring in support of the record, however, Candiria's van was suddenly hit by a truck on the way to a gig in Cleveland. The van was totaled and flipped several times, several members being flung through the windows. Miraculously, all of Candiria survived, though all were hospitalized, several in critical condition. After a considerable recovery time, the guys regrouped with a newfound focus and resolve to step it up in their music. The resulting (and appropriately titled) What Doesn't Kill You... was produced by David Bendeth (Killswitch Engage, Breaking Benjamin) and issued in mid-summer 2004 on Bendeth's own Type A Records. A subsequent tour late that year introduced two new guitarists to the fold, Darren Carter and Steve Fakelman, one permanently to replace Lamacchia (who exited in December) and one temporary as Matthews underwent back surgery. Candiria shared dates over the next year with Dillinger Escape Plan, Diecast, Nonpoint, and more, while the band began work on their next album. Matthews wound up permanently leaving the band, and Coma, MacIvor, and Schalk eventually welcomed guitarist Eddie Ortiz into the mix. As their album was nearing completion in August 2006, however, Schalk announced his resignation from Candiria. ~ Jason Ankeny, Rovi

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  • What Doesn't Kill You... (2004)
    Candiria
    What Doesn't Kill You... (2004)
    Type A Records
  • Ghosts of the Canal: Five Episodes from the Subcon (2002)
    Candiria
    Ghosts of the Canal: Five Episodes from the Subcon (2002)
    C.O.M.A./Lakeshore
  • The C.O.M.A. Imprint (2002)
    Candiria
    The C.O.M.A. Imprint (2002)
    C.O.M.A./Lakeshore
  • 300 Percent Density (2001)
    Candiria
    300 Percent Density (2001)
    Century Media Records
  • The Process of Self-Development (1999)
    Candiria
    The Process of Self-Development (1999)
    Mia
  • Surrealistic Madness (1995)
    Candiria
    Surrealistic Madness (1995)
    Too Damn Hype
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