Contrive

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Band members

  • Line up
    • Paul Haug (guitar, vocals)
    • Andrew Haug (drums)
    • Tim Stahlmann (bass)

Website

contrive.com.au

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 the final version of Fracture and Contrive grew out of that band's demise. 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:

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2005 The Meaning Unseen self release


Albums:

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2001 Finally self release
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2003 Finally self release

Compilation tracks:

Year Track Title Album Title Label
2002 "Agitated" Hip New Sounds High Voltage