Genre(s):
Death Metal/Grindcore (early), Heavy Metal/Rock (later)
Lyrical Theme(s):
Gore, Philosophy, Society
Origin:
Finland (Turku)
Formed In:
1988
Status:
On Hold
Last known line-up:
Janitor Mustasch (Janitor Muurinen) - Vocals (Mannhai, Helge Kontio Populär)
Olivier Lawny (Olli Nurminen) - Guitar (Shake)
Thee Stranius (Toni Stranius) - Guitar (Disgrace (Fin), Kalsaripaita, Mothers Against Sex Association) (R.I.P. 15th September 2006)
Dr. Heavenly (Kalle Taivainen) - Bass
Marvellous Sidney Safe (Teppo Pulli) - Drums (Trouble Bound Gospel)
Former/Past Member(s):
Vesa Iitti - Bass (1988-92)
Additional notes:
Xysma stands for "membranous shreds in the faeces." The band was originally called Repulse (Fin). Xysma was the first Finnish grindcore band. Starting off as goregrind Xysma quickly moved away from extreme metal and then evolved into a stylistic mix of 70's heavy rock in the vein of Black Sabbath and death metal. Then they changed their style again into pure retro rock and finally into pop. Many Finnish death metal bands, like Convulse, Lubricant, Paraxism, Godfall, Pakeni, and Disgrace (Fin) followed in Xysma's steps.
Discography:
Xysma - Swarming Of The Maggots [demo] - 1989
Xysma - Above The Mind Of Morbidity [ep] - 1990
Xysma - Fata Morgana [ep] - 1990
Xysma - Yeah [full-length] - 1991
Xysma - First & Magical [full-length] - 1993
Xysma - Deluxe [full-length] - 1994
Xysma - The Witch [single] - 1995
Xysma - Lotto [full-length] - 1996
Xysma - Singles [ep] - 1997
Xysma - Girl On The Beach [full-length] - 1998
Xysma - Xysma [best of/compilation] - 2004
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Official Site:
http://www.metal-archives.com/bands/xysma