Live
20
OCT
2018
21:00
Storytelling Across Europe
Rad bi bil Normalen Festival, Ravne pri Cerknem, Slovenia
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19
OCT
2018
21:00
Storytelling Across Europe: Carnival of Flesh, Concrete Eden
Roter Gugl, Bad Waltersdorf, Austria
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17
OCT
2018
19:00
Storytelling Across Europe: Carnival of Flesh, Dannati, Rabbid
Rockpub Centrale, Erba, Italy
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16
OCT
2018
20:30
Storytelling Across Europe: Carnival of Flesh, Toward the Throne
Ebrietas, Zurich, Switzerland
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15
OCT
2018
20:00
Storytelling Across Europe: Carnival of Flesh, Toward the Throne
No Man's Land, Volmerange-Les-Mines, France
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14
OCT
2018
20:00
Storytelling Across Europe: Carnival of Flesh, Toward the Throne
Le Midland, Lille, France
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13
OCT
2018
18:00
Storytelling Across Europe: Carnival of Flesh, Metrydia, Tenebrae Aeternum, Hell Gate, Toward the Throne
Le Cercle, Chapelle-lez-Herlaimont, Belgium
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12
OCT
2018
21:00
Storytelling Across Europe: Carnival of Flesh, Ann My Guard, Death Charge
The Cave, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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09
OCT
2018
20:00
Storytelling Across Europe: Carnival of Flesh, Desire for Sorrow
Hudební klub Křemelka, Strakonice, Czechia
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08
OCT
2018
19:00
Storytelling Across Europe: Carnival of Flesh, Coldblooded Fish
Balada Bar, Prague, Czechia
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07
OCT
2018
20:00
Storytelling Across Europe: Carnival of Flesh, Event Relentless
Cemetery Pub, Krakow, Poland
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06
OCT
2018
23:00
Storytelling Across Europe
S8 Underground, Budapest, Hungary
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05
OCT
2018
22:00
Storytelling Across Europe: Carnival of Flesh, Nemesis
Zeppelin, Šabac, Serbia
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04
OCT
2018
20:30
Storytelling Across Europe: Carnival of Flesh, Aurium
Fest, Belgrade, Serbia
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11
JUN
2018
19:00
Welicoruss, Carnival of Flesh, Ognjena Kočija, Riverroth
Dom Omladine, Belgrade, Serbia
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05
FEB
2018
20:30
Rossomahaar, Carnival of Flesh
Dom Omladine, Belgrade, Serbia
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23
DEC
2016
20:30
Storytelling: Carnival of Flesh / Nemesis / Tethyal
Dom Omladine, Belgrade, Serbia
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Press
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30
NOV
2015
6.5/10
"...The work of the keyboards is good and framed properly, with scores solemn and vigorous (but never overly emphatic or baroque), a guitarwork aggressive enough and after all firmly anchored to the old school, as evidenced by the multiple digressions into territories that dot the various thrashy pieces..." (in Italian)
26
NOV
2015
"...Carnival of Flesh is a horde that could confuse some people [and start] a dispute if the band is either black gothic doom or if it`s even metal and who cares now, right?..."
11
NOV
2015
"...With this first album, CARNIVAL OF FLESH clearly shows its influences. I can not help but remember the music made by the big names of Symphonic Black Metal at the turn of the millennium [...] I am eager to hear where it will lead its music..."
27
AUG
2015
8/10
"...In a genre that’s known for playing it straight with no shortage of bombast, CARNIVAL OF FLESH impress with the tastefulness of their arrangements, especially paired with the frightening tale the lyrics tell, the story of a ruler driven mad with bloodlust in his quest for power everlasting..."
24
AUG
2015
4.5/5
"The symphonic approach by Carnival of Flesh adds the kind of orchestral depth and almost cinematic sweep that grabs me tightly. At times the vocals are… grandiose? So is the music. The combination is theatrical and exhilarating. This new band comes out of the box polished, gleaming and brimming with quality to compete at the topmost level."
03
AUG
2015
8/10
"One usually gets their tarot reading from a one-eyed gypsy at a fair, which in turn transforms into a beautiful gypsy lady... But I digress. When one gets a CD and a tarot card from Carnival of Flesh, one must rightly ask what fate to expect..." (in German)
26
JUL
2015
"...Carnival of Flesh deliver a symphonic black metal that breaks definitely the canons of traditional black metal [...] It is not the usual, dispersive hodgepodge; on the contrary, their being symphonic does not prevent them from being concrete and going straight to the point..."
05
JUL
2015
"...You can take the name quite literally and go back to the first time you saw an abandoned theme park, in a horror film or otherwise, and felt that uncomfortable feeling of eeriness and despair. That is the emotional background we try to paint with our music as we take you on the ride..."
25
JUN
2015
80%
"...The arrangements of the music are unlike anything I've ever heard in the black metal scene and it even makes me wonder if the term black metal is appropriate here. [...] Let's just say you have to be at least a little open minded when you listen to STORIES FROM A FALLEN WORLD..."
09
JUN
2015
"...This is not your tin-pot, buzzsaw black metal. This is rich with orchestral flourishes and a cracking production. [...] Carnival of Flesh use their orchestral arrangements well, enhancing rather than dominating the metal side of their music..."
08
JUN
2015
"...If I had a label, a band with this kind of professional ethics that is willing to participate in creating synergetic promotional effect would be my first choice, only if their music is as half good as their marketing competence – and the music on Stories From A Fallen World is everything but a let down..."
08
JUN
2015
9/10
"...Surprisingly the last track 'The Regret' is quite mainstream, almost commercial sounding with a great riff running throughout...."
06
JUN
2015
8/10
"...Carnival Of Flesh plays a style of black metal that is very symphonic and is more closer to the mid 90's era of this genre, the production sounds very professional for being a self released recording while the lyrics cover pain, misery, death and suffering..."
03
JUN
2015
Listen to Dachaz going full ramblomatic with Tom on topics of music, film, travel as well as history and the future of Carnival of Flesh
03
JUN
2015
"...“Stories From a Fallen World” is a fresh and unique experience that should be heard by anyone who loves just about any type of metal and is not afraid to venture into those odd hybrid genres like this one..."
01
JUN
2015
"...Carnival of Flesh just goes to show that it's probably impossible to completely hate a genre of music. There's a gem for everyone in every genre..."
01
APR
2015
7/10
"...the CD is a good starting point for the future of the Serbs as the basis of a quirky and interesting style that could well define the future work of the band [...] it is definitely a recommended and enjoyable album to listen to. A great success as the Serbian debut quartet..." (in Spanish)
14
MAR
2015
"...if you love your music, record it the way it deserves..." (in Serbian)
05
MAR
2015
6/10
"..."The Promise" has everything a good symphonic black metal song needs: an intro where the atmosphere builds, unusual and interesting guitar riffs, keyboard melodies which are likeable and not annoying and a harmonious finish..." (in German)
01
MAR
2015
89%
"...this is, without a doubt, one of the most mature Serbian metal releases that we had the chance to present in the last years..." (in Serbian)
15
FEB
2015
"...The keyboards provide melody and orchestration, sometimes almost bombastic, while the guitars and thundering drums are taking care of the black metal element..." (in Dutch)
07
FEB
2015
65%
"...Oldschool symphonic black, for those who didn't have enough of it. [...] These Serbs don't prefer the extreme but are rather staying inside the symphonic aspect with both feet on the ground..." (in Dutch)
02
FEB
2015
68%
"...Considering this is strictly speaking a demo, the playing and production are very good. I have heard albums by bigger bands that have lesser production values. [...] Carnival of Flesh are playing it by the book..."
01
FEB
2015
66%
"...Professional but average symphonic black metal, worth to be pushed into masses, the masses who opened for quality symphonic black metal sounds..."
31
JAN
2015
A recording of Steffie's Sinful Spotlight from MMR News, containing a short interview and a song sample of "The Promise".
31
JAN
2015
7/10
"...the symphonic 90s sound in general is the trademark of Carnival of Flesh and their debut record ‘Stories From a Fallen World.’ [...] ‘Stories…’ has a ‘Midian’-like sound sound to it which gives the record a nice and cold feeling..."
28
JAN
2015
"...Apart from the inspiration found in the world around me, for some verses the music just "spoke to me" — which was a very beautiful synaesthetic experience. You can imagine that as working on a painting, where you have a rough sketch and on top of that sketch some details are drawn to perfection, so you start drawing around them to finish the painting..."
21
JAN
2015
"...Expect heavy black metal, full of symphonic and bombastic sounds. [...] Carnival of Flesh has done a pretty great job at making some very nice symphonic black metal..."
History
2002 - 2008
The story of Carnival of Flesh starts in late 2002, when two guys, Dachaz and Dam, wanted to reshape the Serbian black metal scene with a sound that escapes the traditional black Metal boundaries. This sound was commonly described as a refreshing mix of heavier guitars and more mind-blowing symphonies than usual. Due to frequent personnel changes, the desired sound was not reached, and the band officially splits up in 2008.
2014
Carnival of Flesh was rebooted as a studio project. Over the course of the year, the perfect conditions were created for recording: Some of the best songs from the past were hand-picked from the vault, their arrangements were updated, lyrics conceptually rewritten and some of the best personnel was engaged. Thus, “Stories From a Fallen World” were born.
2015
“Stories From a Fallen World” is released both as a deluxe digipak edition and via digital distribution channels.
2016
The band finally gets its full form again and they deliver a stunning performance on the “Storytelling” event in Belgrade.
2018
To announce their European tour, Carnival of Flesh appear on two warmup shows in Belgrade: with Rossomahaar and with Welicoruss.
The tour, labelled “Storytelling across Europe”, is set to take place in 16 European cities during October.
Get in touch! [email protected]