Carcariass is a (Technical) Death Metal band, originating from Besançon (France). The current line-up is Pascal Lanquetin (lead and rhythm guitar), Raphaël Couturier (bass and vocals), Bertrand Simonin (drums) and Jérome Lachenal (rhythm guitar). In January 2004, Jérome Lachenal joined the band as a second guitarist. The name CARCARIASS comes from Carcharodon Carcharias, the Latin name of the Great White Shark. In August 1994, the band recorded its first demo of 20 minutes on a cassette, composed of 4 songs + 1 intro.