XYSMA / FUNEBRE / INTERMENT – Maggots: Original Artyfacts From the First Finnish Death Metal Era Part II EP Box (Multicolour)

XYSMA is certainly one of the best-known cult-status bands from Finland, and they ground the hell out of the underground scene before changing their style to a more rock-oriented direction. Once again, thanks to Steve O’Bannon of SERAPHIC DECAY RECORDSs for the 1990 release of „Fata Morgana“ 7”. This must be the most legendary XYSMA release ever, where their trademark groovy, doomy, chaotic Grindcore and rocking vibes blend together like a slime shake from a Lucio Fulci movie.

FUNEBRE´s lifespan was short but intense. Their 1990 „Brainspoon“ 7” was originally released by Germany´s THE WHISPER IN DARKNESS label, which released only three seven-inch records. This is the first-ever reissue of this sought-after two-track 7” presenting the classic finnish Death Metal sound with a hint of Old School True Metal madness. A eleven minute thrill ride through ever-changing dark sewers and necropolises.

INTERMENT from Paimio only released one demo tape and one 7” through the legendary COMEBACK RECORDS (Finland ?). „Life Here After“ 7” (1991) sounds like an unholy bastard child of XYSMA´s Grind and FUNEBRE´s catchy Death Metal riffing, injected with dark and almost psychedelic, spaced-out lead guitar solos. It was about time to dig this buried and moldy treasure out of the coffin for a wider audience.

Limited edition of 200 copies on Multicolour vinyl (Pink, Yellow and Clear), the three 7″ EP´s (all with extra EP pocket cover) are housed in a slipcase box.