Karpis is a band from Stockholm in Sweden that were formed by Tobias Lund, Robin Lund and Kalle Hallgren in mid 2007. The current line-up is Tobias Lund (bass & vocals), Robin Lund (guitar & vocals) & Kalle Hallgren (drums).
They have had guest vocalists Anton Olofsson & Leroy Norrby both on recordings and live shows.
They play downtuned, noisy and heavily distorted rock music with often complex drumming and odd time signatures. Karpis musical style includes elements of progressive rock, doom metal, hardcore and some cowboy rock.
Brothers Tobias & Robin Lund also play together in the band Jellyfish Syndrome where Tobias plays guitar and sings and Robin plays drums.
Robin Lund & Kalle Hallgren played together in Nan Ding.
Tobias Lund also make music with Gabriel Harju as GB, and solo as Thaub Ealge.
Robin Lund has played with Nan Ding, modelnone and done some work with GB.
Kalle Hallgren plays with High on heels and has played with Nan Ding and Progressus.
The name is taken from the Jesus Lizard song 'Karpis'.
Discography
Wild beast: Oh' the roar!
Recorded and mixed by Ismail Malik
1. Wild beast: Oh' the roar, let me go to jail
2. Mamuveniztad Isforbenmanaam
3. Monkeys died for your expensive toupé
4. Is that your dad? allright! is that your dad? allright!
5. Your unusually meek and mild for a biker
6. I'd better wear glasses to protect my beautiful eyes
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Karpis (CD-R) - Self released (2007)
Recorded and mixed by Per-Kato Trandal
Mastered by Anders Pantzar
1. Milkwomb trendsetter
2. Jim-Bob Beefbelly
3. Altar boy hard-on
4. They come bearing gifts
For booking or purchase of CD send mail to [email protected]
