Band Member Lineup:
- Mark Garrett
Mark has been with Kardashev since their start in 2012 lending his voice, lyrics, melodic ideas, and overall creativity to the project. He has screamed and sang on every release, filmed music videos, produced music videos, created how-to videos for vocals, compiled numerous promotional videos and content for marketing, is the founder of his own instructional school for singers/screamers called "Kardavox Academy", and has even authored a book of poetry.
Mark is also the vocalist and lyricist for Neverbreath and Viraemia.
- Nico Mirolla
Nico has also been with Kardashev since 2012 and has written every song as the sole composer and guitarist of the band.
Nico is also the "brains" of the band as he manages all of the day to day, social media, publishing, shipping, networking and other administrative duties. Nico runs a home studio where all of Kardashev's music has been created since the beginning.
- Sean Lang
Sean was introduced to Kardashev sometime in 2015 and in 2018 he and Nico began the process of bringing Sean onboard in the role of their drummer. He also owns and operates a marketing firm based in Vancouver, Canada.
- Alexander Adin Rieth
Alex has been a long-time friend of Kardashev since they were introduced in 2010 through a mutual friend. In 2013, him and the band went on a week-long tour called "The Game of Tones" with his then band A Distant Calm.
Alex has since moved on to play bass guitar for Holy Fawn and in 2019, he was asked to join Kardashev as their bass player too! You can hear his first appearance on their album „The Baring of Shadows".
Founded: June 2012
Hometown: Tempe, Arizona, USA
Genre: Deathgaze | Atmospheric | Djent | Progressive Death Metal | Deathcore | Space | Science
Iota
Kardashev Lyrics
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I have seen complexity.
My existence is confirmed -
seeded by progress
and formed by intention.
My existence is confirmed -
I question the assumption that
All things in Chaos.
All things defined.
Breath.
Thought.
Action.
Motion.
Until heaven and Earth both pass away
not an iota, not a dot, will be erased from the law.
I am human, conscious thought -
infinite landscape of chemical reaction.
I am human, conscious thought -
endless outcomes
and complex possibilities.
How could I think this?
The lyrics to Kardashev's song "IOTA" delve into the complexity of existence, human consciousness, and the constants that govern the universe. The singer reveals that they have encountered themselves and seen the intricate nature of their being. They affirm their existence, which was seeded by progress and formed with intention. They question the assumption that nothing exists, suggesting that everything is in chaos but also defined.
The verse then transitions into a series of four monosyllabic words: breath, thought, action, and motion. These words form a kind of mantra, emphasizing the importance of these basic components of life in the grand scheme of things. The final line, "Until heaven and Earth both pass away not an iota, not a dot, will be erased from the law," reinforces the idea that there are fundamental constants that govern the universe, and that even the smallest parts of reality are integral to the whole.
The chorus returns to the theme of human consciousness, with the singer declaring that they are a product of infinite chemical reactions and complex possibilities. They express wonder and amazement at the fact that they can even think at all, suggesting that there is something miraculous about conscious thought and the ability to question one's own existence. Overall, the lyrics of "IOTA" explore the intricate nature of the universe and human consciousness, emphasizing the importance of both the microscopic and macroscopic components of our existence.
Line by Line Meaning
I have encountered myself.
I have become aware of my own existence and identity.
I have seen complexity.
I have observed the intricate nature and depth of the world and the universe.
My existence is confirmed -
I have established that I am real and tangible.
seeded by progress
I am the result of advancement and evolution over time.
and formed by intention.
I have been purposefully created or shaped in a specific way.
I question the assumption that
nothing exists.
I challenge the idea that there is absolute emptiness or nothingness in the universe.
All things in Chaos.
The universe is in a state of disarray and disorder.
All things defined.
Despite chaos, everything has a distinct and specific identity or definition.
Breath.
Thought.
Action.
Motion.
These are examples of fundamental qualities or processes that define existence and life.
Until heaven and Earth both pass away
not an iota, not a dot, will be erased from the law.
The principles that govern the universe are eternal and unchanging, even beyond the destruction of the physical world.
I am human, conscious thought -
I am a self-aware and intelligent being, capable of processing and interpreting information.
infinite landscape of chemical reaction.
My existence is based on complex chemical processes that lead to a wide range of possibilities and outcomes.
endless outcomes
and complex possibilities.
As a conscious being, there are countless potential paths and options for my life and the future of the universe.
How could I think this?
A rhetorical question that highlights the enormity and profundity of the human mind and consciousness.
Contributed by Keira G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@Kevinjbeta
Kardashev has continually been an enormous installment in my collection. Just so beautiful and brutal at the same time, there's nothing quite like it.
Keep making my car rides amazing.
@usernamesareforidiot
Finally, a band that's okay with indulging in an awesome melody/rhythm for an appropriate length of time! I hate having to rewind over and over to listen to a dramatic, deep melody. Well done, I'll be picking up this album!
@usernamesareforidiot
And then I read the lyrics and what the band is about on Bandcamp
-> http://kardashev.bandcamp.com/ <----- And I'm in love. In a genre packed with hatred and "satanism," it's so good to hear a band that understands melody and rhythm structures, and also doesn't pretend to want to murder the world. I am a peace loving metal head, and I need Kardashev's next album in my life!@timotheecena5951
Still can't get over this song
@usernamesareforidiot
Such an underrated song. The instrumental in the middle is why I come back to this song after all these years.
@iamamazement1443
MEE TOO EXACT SAME PART
@ABRAsylum
First song I've ever heard by you guys and I dig it. There's a lot of bands out there trying to pull off a good melodic tech death vibe and you dudes nailed it. Vocals were on point and the music was heavy and elegant. You've gained a fan for sure.
@KardashevBand
We are humbled by your generous comment and are glad we could keep your interest. :D Links in the description to download! :D
@ihanvarmasti
this is first time ive heard of this band and i agree!