Kardashev

**Kardashev** is a progressive death metal band from Tempe, Arizona, known for blending crushing heaviness with ethereal atmospheres. Formed in 2012, the group—vocalist Mark Garrett, guitarist Nico Mirolla, bassist Alex Rieth, and drummer Sean Lang—pioneered their self-described “deathgaze” sound, fusing deathcore’s intensity with shoegaze’s lush textures. Their lyrics dive into existential themes, sci-fi narratives, and introspective journeys, often wrapped in concept albums like *Liminal Rite* (2022), a haunting story about memory and mortality that earned praise for its emotional depth and cinematic scope.

Over the years, Kardashev has evolved from early EPs like *The Almanac* to ambitious releases such as *The Baring of Shadows* (2021) and the deluxe edition of *Liminal Rite*, showcasing their knack for merging technical precision with ambient experimentation. Fans love their immersive live shows, where Garrett’s visceral growls and soaring clean vocals collide with Rieth’s thunderous basslines and Mirolla’s shimmering guitar work. Whether they’re exploring cosmic despair or intimate human struggles, Kardashev remains a boundary-pushing force in progressive metal, earning a dedicated following for their originality and emotional resonance.

Genres

Djent

Deathcore

Synthwave

Progressive Metal

Shoegaze

Doom Metal

Metal

Hardcore

Post-metal

Atmospheric Metal

Progressive Death Metal

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Latest Release

Alunea

Kardashev

Album - 8 Tracks - Released April 25, 2025