PAROXSIHZEM (Ontario, Canada) - Abyss of Excruciating Vexes (sealed CD copy) (2016) Released by Hellthrasher Productions in a standard jewel case w/clear tray.
The band's name PAROXSIHZEM is a phonetic transliteration of paroxysm, a sudden attack or outburst.
If you're looking for something that captures the suffocating, cavernous side of the Canadian extreme metal scene, this EP is a monumental pick. Released in 2016 via Hellthrasher Productions, Abyss Of Excruciating Vexes solidified PAROXSIHZEM as masters of a particularly filthy, atmospheric brand of Death Metal.
Based out of Toronto, PAROXSIHZEM doesn't just play death metal; they create a sonic vacuum. The production on this release is dense, murky, and oppressive—exactly what fans of the "Cavernous Death Metal" subgenre (like Portal, Incantation, or Antediluvian) crave.
The guitars are down-tuned to a subterranean level, blending frantic, dissonant tremolo picking with slow, crushing doom-laden passages.
Krag's vocals are a deep, reverberating growl that feels like it’s emanating from the bottom of a well, perfectly matching the "abyssal" theme.
The percussion provides a relentless, chaotic backbone that feels less like a rhythmic guide and more like a physical assault.
 Relentless Torture, Maniacal Hatred, Drug Induced Lunacy and Madness are the focused themes of this release.  "Abyss Of Excruciating Vexes” serves as a bridge to the band's next full-length album. 
Highly recommended for fans of:  Beherit, Blasphemy, Revenge and Archgoat.
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