Contrive
Band members
- Line up
- Paul Haug (guitar, vocals)
- Andrew Haug (drums)
- Tim Stahlmann (bass)
Website
Formed
Melbourne, VIC, 2001
Band information
Melbourne band Contrive plays angry metal with a hardcore edge that isn't that far removed from late-90s Sepultura at times.
Stahlmann and Paul Haug featured in one version of Fracture and Andrew Haug had been in a death metal band called Spectral Birth. Not long after forming the group released an EP and appeared at Metal for the Brain and has since developed a reputation as a band who will play anywhere with anyone. In 2002, Contrive supported Mayhem and Destruction, released a second EP in early 2003 and racked up shows with Sepultura, Soilwork and Machine Head.
Mixed by Frederick Nordström, Contrive's debut album The Meaning Unseen was issued in September 2005 and saw some melodic death metal aspects entering their sound.
Discography
Albums:
| 2005 | The Meaning Unseen | self release |
Albums:
| 2001 | Finally | self release | |
| 2003 | Finally | self release |
Compilation tracks:
| Year | Track Title | Album Title | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | "Agitated" | Hip New Sounds | High Voltage |