Completing my vinyl collection of lesser known Candiria releases this week are Kiss the Lie (2008), Toying with the Insanities Volume II (2009), and Toying with the Insanities Volume III (2010).  I ordered these directly from the band’s label, Rising Pulse Records, run by Candiria’s guitar player, John LaMacchia.

Kiss the Lie is a more laid back album for Candiria and features a lot of singing from vocalist Carley Coma.  Parts of the album sound nu-metal with moments that remind me of Tool.

Toying with the Insanities Volume II and Toying with the Insanities Volume III are remix albums.  They feature experimental remixes of classic Candiria favorites and some new material.  Volume II features more chill electronic, hip-hop, and ambient remixes while Volume III features remixes of Candiria’s heavier material.

            From Brooklyn, Candiria were popular in the New York hardcore scene in the late ‘90s and early ‘00s and fuse hardcore, hip-hop, jazz, and other influences in their music.  They are currently on a very strong comeback with the recent release of While They Were Sleeping (2016) on Metal Blade Records.  With a classic discography of groundbreaking albums, Candiria today remain an influential force in extreme metal and underground music.