Kiss the Lie
| Candiria | |
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| Origin | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Genres | Progressive metal,rap metal, alternative metal (later), metalcore, mathcore, jazz fusion, death metal (early) |
| Years active | 1992—present |
| Labels | Too Damn Hype Records, Devastating Soundworks, MIA, Century Media, Earache, Lakeshore, Metal Blade |
| Members | Carley Coma John LaMacchia Julio Arias Michael MacIvor Danny Grossarth |
| Past members | Chris Puma Eric Matthews Eddie Ortiz Kenneth Schalk |
Candiria are an American progressive metal band from Brooklyn, New York. They blend various styles of music including metal, hardcore, hip hop, jazz, and progressive rock. Candiria have often dubbed their sound "urban fusion."
Candiria was initially formed in 1992 by vocalist Carley Coma, guitarists Chris Puma and Eric Matthews, and drummer Kenneth Schalk. The band became known for fusing progressive metal with sounds from hard rock, jazz, and hip hop, employing dissonance and unusual time signatures. Their first album Surrealistic Madness was released by Too Damn Hype Records in 1995. Chris Puma was replaced by John LaMacchia in 1997, just before their second album Beyond Reasonable Doubt. The band then moved to M.I.A. Records, which released their third album The Process of Self-Development in 1999, and Century Media released their fourth album 300 Percent Density in 2001. That album reached #44 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart.
On September 9, 2002, Candiria was in a serious accident near Cleveland, Ohio while driving their touring van. A tractor trailer rear-ended the band's equipment trailer, which then caused the van to flip over several times, eventually landing on its roof. Four members of the band were ejected from the vehicle, and all members plus their driver were hospitalized for serious injuries. Candiria then went through a long and painful recovery period. The band were rumored to be paid $29 million in compensation (pending appeal).
Candiria reemerged in 2004 with the album What Doesn't Kill You..., the cover of which features a photo of the band's van after the 2002 accident. The album indicated a more melodic direction for the band, which received varying amounts of criticism and praise from different sides. The album reached #47 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart. John LaMacchia temporarily quit the band for personal reasons after the album's release. Their next album Kiss the Lie was delayed for several years as the band continued to recover from the 2002 accident. LaMacchia returned during the recording process, but guitarist Eric Matthews quit the band, due in part to the continuing effects of his injuries. Drummer Kenneth Schalk departed during this period as well.
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