Originally, Carnival In Coal signed to and released their debut album though the now-defunct French indie label War On Majors Records. The band then released two albums through another French based independent Metal label, Season of Mist, and later signed a multi-album deal to Earache Records and their Elitist Records sub-label. The only album to come from this deal was 2005's Collection Prestige.
The band played its first live show ever in April 2006 at the Killer Fest in Chaulnes (France) and then went on to play several dates across Europe, including festivals like Hellfest Summer Open Air in France and Brutal Assault in Czech Republic.
The band officially disbanded in September 2007.
Since then, Axl has joined Wormfood and C-Rom and also works as a producer at the Walnut Groove Studio. In 2009 he formed The Lovotics with Wormfood's Emmanuel Lévy.
In 2008 Arno formed KrOaK with Marc Pijcke (ACN, Killing Condoms) and also joined Maladaptive. In 2007, he was approached by Scarve to replace Guillaume Bideau. After some rehearsals he finally refused the offer. In 2013 he released a collaborative album as 6:33 & Arno Strobl. He also founded We All Die (Laughing).
In January 2014 Arno Strobl announces a Vivalavida 15th anniversary tour scheduled in summer. In July 2014 he announced that the band changes its name to CinC no to be considered as a reunion since Axel is not part of the new line-up.
Lineup:
Arno Strobl (KrOaK, Maladaptive, Burgul Torkhaïn, Tridus Elasticus, Funny Crime, i-GNÔbl )- vocals
Axel Wursthorn (C-Rom, Wormfood, The Lovotics) - all instruments
Live lineup 2006-2007:
Arno Strobl (KrOaK, Maladaptive, Burgul Torkhaïn, Tridus Elasticus, Funny Crime, 6:33 & Arno Strobl) - vocals
Axel Wursthorn (C-Rom, Wormfood, Sômbre) - bass and samples
Alexis Damien (Pin-Up Went Down, Wormfood, Esthete Piggie) - drums
Romain Caron (John Makay) - guitar and backing vocals
Pierre Antonik (DSK, Tridus Elasticus) - guitar
Julien Cathalo - keyboard and samples
Frédéric Leclercq (Dragonforce, Maladaptive) - guitar
El Worm (Wormfood) - guitar
Timmy Zecevic (Wormfood) - keyboard and samples
Live lineup 2014-2014:
Arno Strobl - vocals
Samuel Santiago (FLESHDOLL, ex-GOROD, LOUDBLAST) - drums
Mathieu Merklen (MERCYLESS) - bass
Emmanuel Rousseau (6:33, ORAKLE) - keyboards
Fack Desgardins ( INFECTED SOCIETY, ex-DROWNING, ex-YYRKOON) - guitar
Romain Caron ( JOHN MAKAY) - guitar, vocals
Discography:
1997 Sramik (demo)
1999 Vivalavida
1999 French Cancan
2001 Fear Not
2005 Collection Prestige
http://www.carnivalincoal.com
Out of Misery
Carnival in Coal Lyrics
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Most people unemployed
The young and the old on the dole
Fortunately, our modern state
Developed methods to keep you out of misery
In hour or two spent in a queue
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If you're 25, ask for R.M.I
Just stay home and get the fucking money
And it's so well made that
Your debts will be erased
Make your best to abuse the system
Brave new world remunerating idleness as a part-time job
Of course some things are asked to me
Go to the ANPE
So that they go on paying
When all I do is nothing
Fortunately it's only two times a week
Sometimes you make a sacrifice
I tiny pain for a comfortable gain
Allowances are falling like rain
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Stand and deliver profits and benefits
Help yourself in the gold nine
The witty lead the ?
Help yourself in the gold nine
Like suddenly comes fine
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Fortunately our modern state
Keeps you out of misery.
The song "Out of Misery" by Carnival in Coal sheds light on the difficulties that people in the 20th century are facing. The lyrics of the song reflect the struggles of young and old people who are unable to find employment and have to rely on social welfare programs to survive. However, the singer notes that the modern state has developed certain methods to keep individuals out of misery, which include applying for R.M.I (Revenu Minimum d'Insertion) that provides a minimum amount of income to those who cannot find work.
The song encourages individuals to make their best effort to abuse the system and get benefits that would erase their debts. The lyrics describe social welfare as a part-time job that provides the allowance like 'rain.' The idea put forward in the song is that the state benefits programs make it easier for people to get by without having to work for a living.
The song's message is a critique of the social welfare system that encourages idleness and dependency rather than employment and self-sufficiency. The lyrics are a commentary on the easy access to social welfare and the lack of motivation for people to find employment. Overall, the song is a satirical take on the society's dependence on social welfare and lack of incentives for individuals to seek work.
Line by Line Meaning
Life in the 20th Century is everything but easy
Living in the modern era isn't simple or straightforward.
Most people unemployed
A significant proportion of the population is jobless.
The young and the old on the dole
Both the youth and elderly are relying on state benefits.
Fortunately, our modern state
Thankfully, the government has some measures in place.
Developed methods to keep you out of misery
To prevent people from experiencing extreme hardship.
In hour or two spent in a queue
If you spend an hour or two waiting in line.
Fill twenty files and access to paradise
You can complete a mountain of paperwork in exchange for access to benefits.
If you're 25, ask for R.M.I
If you're under 25, request for the R.M.I benefit.
Just stay home and get the fucking money
You can sit at home and receive money without doing anything productive.
And it's so well made that
The system is designed so efficiently that
Your debts will be erased
Your financial obligations will be taken care of.
Make your best to abuse the system
It's easy to take advantage of the welfare system.
Brave new world remunerating idleness as a part-time job
The current situation rewards laziness like a job.
Of course some things are asked to me
There are, of course, some requirements for receiving benefits.
Go to the ANPE
Visit the employment agency.
So that they go on paying
So that the government will continue providing assistance payments.
When all I do is nothing
Even though I'm not contributing anything meaningful to society.
Fortunately it's only two times a week
Thankfully, you only need to do this twice a week.
Sometimes you make a sacrifice
Occasionally, you may need to give up something.
I tiny pain for a comfortable gain
The tiny inconvenience is worth it for a comfortable life.
Allowances are falling like rain
Government allowances are abundant.
Stand and deliver profits and benefits
Take advantage of the government's generosity.
Help yourself in the gold nine
Make the most of the opportunity to make money.
The witty lead the ?
It's unclear what this refers to.
Help yourself in the gold nine
Seize the moment when it comes.
Like suddenly comes fine
Good things will unexpectedly happen to you.
Fortunately our modern state
Thankfully, the government provides some support to avoid dire situations.
Keeps you out of misery.
Prevents individuals from experiencing distress and hardship.
Contributed by Jackson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.