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CONTRIVE Proudly (Destroys) Endorse the following:
Influences
We'll leave that up to your ears:) Enjoy
Sounds Like
Metal!!!But here's a bunch of bands that have inspired us not just as players but listeners over the years. (In no particular order)
Opeth,
Kodo,
Porcupine Tree,
Twisted Sister,
Meshuggah,
Sepultura,
Ondekoza,
Megadeth,
Fear Factory,
Type O Negative,
Clutch,
Soulfly,
Dream Theater,
Spiritual Beggers,
Darkane,
Hate Eternal,
Terrorizer,
Nevermore,
Alchemist,
Machine Head,
Strapping Young Lad,
Queensryche,
Morbid Angel,
Slayer,
Corrosion Of Conformity,
Metallica,
Bloodsimple,
Bad News,
Death (R.I.P. Chuck),
Ozzy Osbourne,
Coroner,
Pantera (R.I.P Dime)
Sick Of It All,
Down,
Black Sabbath,
Testament,
Van Halen,
W.A.S.P.,
Alarum,
Iron Maiden,
Obituary,
Motley Crue,
Sadus,
Armoured Angel
AC/DC,
Down,
Faith No More,
Dimmu Borgir,
The Haunted,
Arch Enemy,
Soilwork,
Dark Tranquillity,
Overkill,
Suicidal Tendencies,
Alice In Chains,
Kreator,
Destruction,
Sodom... there's more
Contrive was formed by twin brothers Paul and Andrew Haug in 1999.
Released self-financed debut ep in 2001 titled Finally, now out of print.
2002 saw the band tour extensively including supports with MAYHEM (Nor) & DESTRUCTION (Ger).
2003 released the self-financed Prosper ep (+ CDRom) to solid reviews abroad.
Lots more touring, sharing stages with SEPULTURA, SOILWORK, and SKINLAB etc.
Late 2004 entered the studio to commence recording the debut album titled The Meaning Unseen, plus securing a support slot with MACHINE HEAD in October.
2005, the self-managed, unsigned band utilised the services of infamous Metal Producer Fredrik Nordstrom in Sweden to mix the album.
Fredrik, known for his impeccable work with ARCH ENEMY, OPETH, DIMMU BORGIR and the like, delivered stunning results that can be heard on the debut album The Meaning Unseen.
2007, they supported STONE SOUR (US-Side band of members of SLIPKNOT)
2009, the band will hit the studio In June to record their second album yet to be titled. It will contain 8 tracks, more info soon...
They also embarked on a Tour of Bangkok, Thailand in February 2009 which saw them perform 4 shows including a show with PARKWAY DRIVE.
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