John Stockman

ShawnStones · #1 09-28-2009, 12:06 AM

From the Australian band Karnivool. I have been absolutely HOOKED on their newest album, Sound Awake. This guy has some great licks, very tasteful and very creative. They get compared to Tool a lot, which I do agree- there are some similarities- but when you really listen, they are completely different. Just an insanely good band, with very talented players all the way around. Check em out.

ShawnStones · #2 09-29-2009, 10:34 AM

A thread about Pete Wentz gets 23 replies and all kinds of action, while a thread about a bassist and band that rock balls gets none. Weird.

fryBASS · #3 09-29-2009, 10:36 AM

Shows what really sells... LOL.

Never heard of them, living on the east coast of the US. I'll definitely check them out, though.

dystopiate · #4 10-01-2009, 08:27 PM

Saw them live in NY at Don Hills of all places. Very cool guys. Also, possibly the best live band I've ever seen. Unbelievably tight while playing some sonically complex stuff that could easily turn into a train wreck if anything is even slightly off. Not terribly well known in the US, which is a shame. I haven't been this excited about a "new" band in 10 yrs.

Anarchyok · #5 10-02-2009, 02:49 AM

Yeh love the Vool...Jon's a monster player, I saw them a couple of times earlier this year and they sounded better than ever.

His tone on Simple Boy and Goliath is just huge!!

They also pull off the odd timing stuff really well I think.

Make sure you guys check out Cog too, very similar stuff and good mates of Karnivool.

Anesthesia · #6 10-02-2009, 02:57 AM

havent really gotten into karnivool although they are from my home town. might have to start listening to em.

tdogg · #7 11-01-2009, 08:36 PM

just picked up their new cd a couple weeks ago and im OBSESSED with it. i would love to se them live but it looks like they dont come to the states too often. much props to an awesome band andd bassist.

Chowowbus · #8 11-02-2009, 11:18 AM

Ok....I am hooked.
All anyone has to say is.."like tool" and I come runnin.

Goliath is my fave so far.
I never heard of these guys before. Glad you mentioned them.

ShawnStones · #9 03-04-2010, 09:25 AM

If anyone is interested in catching these guys live, they're coming to the states in about 2 weeks.