Can of Worms is a French thrash/death Metal band from Bayonne formed in 2005. The band takes its name from the expression "Opening up a can of worms".[2] Their lyrics mostly deal with Post Apocalypse Sci Fi, with references to movies like Alien, Predator or Terminator. They define their style as nuclear thrash metal.[3]
Can of Worms | |
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 Can of Worms at Dong Open Air, 2016 | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Bayonne, France |
| Genres | thrash metal / death metal |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Great Dane Records[1] |
| Website | canofworms |
Influenced by thrash metal bands such as Slayer, Kreator or Exodus,[4] Can of Worms mixes death and thrash metal with two different screaming vocals, Manu performing death growl and Steven performing thrash shouted vocals.
History
editFormation
editCreated in 2005[5] by Steven Schriver (thrash vocals/lead guitar), Julien Tastet (bass guitar) and Patrick Talgorn (drums) joined the band in 2007, followed by Manu Iriarte (death growls/rhythm guitar) in 2009 to complete the actual line-up.
Recordings
editIn 2010, they self-released their first EP Thrash or Die in 2011.[6]
The 21 December 2012, presaged the world cataclysm day, the band released their first album World Collapse[7] recorded at the Aturri Studio[8] and signed up with the label Great Dane Records.[7]
In 2015, their released their second album Kult of Nuke,[9][10][11] deals with survivors after the world cataclysm day.
Their last album called Nuclear Thrasher[12][13][14][15] released in 2017, mixes their actual style with punk/Post-Hardcore influences.
Touring
editThe band started to tour since 2009 in France around Bayonne, and soon embarked on the French roads to open for bands such as Soulfly at the I.boat (Bordeaux)[16] or Municipal Waste at l'Atabal (Biarritz).[17]
In 2015, they played in the first edition of the festival Fall of Summer[18][19] in Paris with bands like Carcass, Venom and Watain.
In 2016, they went on a European tour Nuke Tour 2016, especially sharing the stage with bands like Testament, Equilibrium or Fleshgod Apocalypse at the Dong Open Air in Germany[20]
Discography
editAdapted from Spirit of Metal[21] and official website[22]
Studio albums
edit- 2012 : World Collapse
- 2015 : Kult of Nuke
- 2017 : Nuclear Thrasher
EPs
edit- 2011 : Thrash or Die
Members
editCurrent members
- Steven Schriver - thrash vocals / lead guitar (2007–present)
- Manu Iriarte - death growl / rhythm guitar (2009–present)
- Julien Tastet - vocals / bass guitar (2005–present)
- Patrick Talgorn - drums (2005–present)
References
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- ^ "can of worms - Wiktionary". en.wiktionary.org. Archived from the original on 3 July 2017.
- ^ Metal, French. "Can Of Worms - Interview - 12/06/13 - www.french-metal.com". www.french-metal.com. Archived from the original on 17 June 2013.
- ^ jlegg. "Can Of Worms - Kult Of Nuke (Review by Jess Harman)". Archived from the original on 21 February 2018.
- ^ NanoRoux. "Can Of Worms (COW): discographie de Can Of Worms, clip, mp3, biographie, chronique, paroles, photos, line up - Encyclopédie Metalship". fr.metalship.org. Archived from the original on 21 February 2018.
- ^ "CAN OF WORMS - Nuclear thrasher". Archived from the original on 21 February 2018. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ a b "Can of Worms". www.hornsup.fr. Archived from the original on 21 February 2018.
- ^ "CAN OF WORMS - World Collapse [CHRONIQUE album - Pavillon666]". www.pavillon666.fr.
- ^ "Metal Cunt - Can Of Worms - Kult Of Nuke". www.metal-cunt.com. Archived from the original on 26 April 2017.
- ^ "Can Of Worms - Kult of Nuke (chronique)". 19 September 2017. Archived from the original on 21 February 2018.
- ^ "CAN OF WORMS - Kult of Nuke (Great Dane) note : 16.5/20 - Chronique du disque sur VS-webzine.com - Premier sur le METAL". www.vs-webzine.com. Archived from the original on 5 May 2016.
- ^ limit, olivier no. "CAN OF WORMS - Nuclear Thrasher / Chroniques albums Métal - METAL FRANCE, webzine musique métal". www.metalfrance.net. Archived from the original on 21 February 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Can of Worms – Nuclear Violence (Great Dane) | Ave Noctum". 3 December 2017. Archived from the original on 21 February 2018. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ B., Koen. "Review Can Of Worms - Nuclear Thrasher".
- ^ "Can of Worms – Nuclear Thrashers".
- ^ Wandi. "COMPLET// SOULFLY + CAN OF WORMS - IBOAT - Welcome on board". www.iboat.eu.
- ^ "Municipal Waste + Can of Worms + Iron Fist". thoriummag.com. Archived from the original on 10 September 2016.
- ^ "DOSSIER : Fall of Summer 2014 - Actu - La Grosse Radio Metal - Ecouter du Metal - Webzine Metal". www.lagrosseradio.com. Archived from the original on 7 July 2017.
- ^ "Can of Worms au Fall of Summer 2014 | ThomasOrlanth.com". Archived from the original on 5 December 2014. Retrieved 22 December 2017.
- ^ "Band Archive 2016 - Can of Worms - Dong Open Air Metal Festival". www.dongopenair.de. Archived from the original on 20 February 2018.
- ^ "Can Of Worms - discographie, line-up, biographie, interviews, photos". www.spirit-of-metal.com. Archived from the original on 6 July 2017.
- ^ "Can of Worms OFFICIAL Website". Archived from the original on 2 April 2016. Retrieved 8 December 2017.
- ^ "Can Of Worms (2)". Discogs. Archived from the original on 20 February 2018.
- ^ "Can of Worms - Album Discography - AllMusic". AllMusic.