Capricorns (band)
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Capricorns | |
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| Origin | London, England, UK |
| Genres | Doom metal, sludge metal, progressive metal, instrumental |
| Years active | 2003–2008, 2025- |
| Label | Rise Above Records |
Capricorns (sometimes stylized as CAPRICORNS) is an instrumental progressive metal band from London,[1][2] mixing various elements of doom metal, sludge metal[3] and math rock guitars.[4] The band's lineup consisted of guitarist Nathan Dylan Bennett, guitarist Kevin Williams, bassist Dean Berry and drummer Nathan Perrier.[5] They have been inspired by Italian horror[2] and they feature ex-members of Orange Goblin and Iron Monkey.[2][5][6]
Capricorns formed in 2003.[1] In 2005 they recorded their debut album "Ruder Forms Survive"[4] following the release of their self-titled three-track EP (2004).[2] 2005 was also the year they toured in the UK with Electric Wizard.[7] In 2008 they released their second full album "River, Bear Your Bones" on Rise Above Records[3][4][5] based at the time in multiple geographical locations[4] and in the same year they disbanded.[8] The band are billed to play their first show in eighteen years at the 2026 edition of Desertfest London.[9]
Band members
- Chris Cates (guitar)
- Nathan Dylan Bennett (guitar)
- Kevin Williams (guitar)
- Dean Berry (bass)
- Nathan Perrier (drums)
- Christopher Turner (drums)
- Javier Villegas (bass)
- Chris West (bass)
- Anthony Dearlove (bass)
