Carnage (band)
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1988 in Växjö, Sweden |
| Founder | Michael Amott, Johan Liiva |
| Defunct | 1991 |
| Headquarters | Växjö , Sweden |
| Products | Death metal music |
Carnage was a death metal group from Sweden, established in 1988 by Michael Amott and Johan Liiva. The members eventually went on to create bands such as Dismember and Arch Enemy. Their discography includes a single album released before the band split up in 1991.
History
In 1988, Michael Amott and Johan Liiva formed Carnage in Växjö, Sweden. During 1989, they produced two demos entitled The Day Man Lost and Infestation of Evil. Following several changes in personnel, the band issued their sole full-length album, Dark Recollections, in 1990, with Amott remaining as the only original member. This album was initially released as a split CD alongside Cadaver's Hallucinating Anxiety through Necrosis Records, a branch of Earache Records, and saw a reissue with additional tracks in 2000.
After Carnage disbanded, Michael Amott became part of Carcass, and later founded Arch Enemy alongside Liiva, as well as the band Spiritual Beggars. Meanwhile, Matti Kärki, David Blomqvist, and Fred Estby revived Dismember.
Band members
- Michael Amott – guitar (1988–1990)
- Johan Liiva – bass, vocals (1988)
- Jeppe Larsson – drums (1988)
- Matti Kärki – vocals (1989–1990)
- Fred Estby – drums (1989–1990)
- David Blomqvist – guitar (1989–1990)
- Johnny Dordevic – bass (1989–1990)
Discography
- The Day Man Lost (demo, 1989)
- Live in Stockholm (EP, 1989)
- Infestation of Evil (demo, 1989)
- Dark Recollections (1990)