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
Lux
Kardashev Lyrics
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This is silence and silence is still!
Blossomed fist! O, Altruist!
I am immortal. I am Dead.
I have everything. I have nothing.
I am immortal. I am Dead.
I have everything. I have nothing at all.
Nothing at all.
At each core, soft approximation.
delicate abstraction.
Function and Form.
So maintained -
Ceasing acquisition.
True manifestation as I become dust.
Great reversal!
This - a fleeting formation of matter!
Self defined!
We are immortal. We are dead.
We have everything. We have nothing.
We are immortal. We are dead.
We have everything. We have nothing at all.
Nothing at all.
Yet now my eyes on a darkened mirror -
seeing everything in part.
We are awake!
Millions stare back! All of our kind!
We will know each other as we are known!
The song "Lux" by Kardashev talks about the complex idea of existence and the duality of life and death. The song encourages the listener to awaken to the silence and understand that everything is connected. The opening lines, "Wake! This is silence and silence is still! Blossomed fist! O, Altruist!" are a call to action, urging people to wake up and pay attention to the blank canvas of silence. The repeated lines, "I am immortal. I am Dead. I have everything. I have nothing." draw attention to the duality of existence, suggesting that life and death are intertwined, and one cannot exist without the other.
The next set of lines are more abstract and talk about the true essence of existence. "At each core, soft approximation. Delicate abstraction. Function and Form. So maintained - Ceasing acquisition. True manifestation as I become dust." These lines suggest that existence is a balance between form and function and that we should strive to find our true manifestation before we become dust. The song then talks about the great reversal, reminding us that life is fleeting and that we must see everything in part before we can fully awaken. The song ends with the lines, "Millions stare back! All of our kind! We will know each other as we are known!". These lines are a reminder that we are all connected and that we will know each other as we truly are in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake!
Get up from your sleep and be active and alive.
This is silence and silence is still!
This silence is so deep and calm that it is still.
Blossomed fist! O, Altruist!
Raised open hand symbolizing blooming, indicating the desire to give for the benefit of others.
I am immortal. I am Dead.
I exist forever and die at the same time, representing the power of life and death.
I have everything. I have nothing.
I possess everything or nothing, conveying the idea of relativity, balance, and perspective.
Nothing at all.
Emphasizing that life or death, presence, or absence is just a matter of perception or point of view.
At each core, soft approximation.
The core of existence is fragile and delicate, and one must approach it slowly and carefully.
Delicate abstraction.
The idea of delicate abstraction represents the fragility of ideas and the importance of handling them with care.
Function and Form.
The combination of Function and Form forms the foundation of life and the universe.
So maintained - Ceasing acquisition.
Suggesting that maintaining a balance in life is essential, and the pursuit of material possessions should come to a halt.
True manifestation as I become dust.
The true and authentic form of existence is achieved when we realize our mortality and become one with the earth.
Great reversal! This - a fleeting formation of matter!
The universe works in a cyclical manner, and everything eventually returns to dust, and all material possessions are temporary.
Self-defined!
Emphasizing the idea of a self-made identity and the importance of self-reliance and self-definition.
We are immortal. We are dead.
As a society, we leave behind a legacy that is immortal even though we die.
We have everything. We have nothing.
As a society, we possess wealth and knowledge yet lack basic empathy, which is the essence of life.
We are awake!
As a society, we must awaken ourselves to the idea of balance, relativity, and empathy.
Millions stare back! All of our kind!
As a society, we must look beyond our individual selves and see the larger picture of humanity.
We will know each other as we are known!
As a society, we must create and nourish deeper connections with our fellow humans to create a better world.
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@dahlia2241
Fallujahs little brother haha I love these guy's so much.
@KardashevBand
+Andrew Allen Uber compliment, man! :) You should message them and request us to tour with them . ;)
@shredflanders97
+KardashevBand Don't joke around like that man. Getting my feelings all mixed up. You guys, Rivers of Nihil, and Fallujah all on one tour would be deadly
@dahlia2241
+James Kunau man that would be nothing short of perfection.
@johnhjoker
+James Kunau Holy fuck I'd cum for that tour
@grinkorable
The false chord and fry vocals mix up perfectly in this song....10/10
@grinkorable
***** the lows are power fry vocals...
@grinkorable
+Asdfjkl just curious...what does adam warren use then? fry or false chord?
@grinkorable
***** I thought both of em use fry, because in both cases, you cannot feel the vibration of their vocal cords and their vocals sound so clean...kinda like our speaking voice...and false chord sounds more dirty and you can actually listen or at least feel the vibration (kinda like ed butcher or tom barbers vocals or like the guy from kardashev itself)....ive been taught like that....im not entirely sure if im wrong or not...