Xysma - Fata Morgana[SCAM 009] Recorded at Akaan MR-Studio, Viiala August 11th - August 12th 1990

HISTORY In the beginning Xysma (originally named 'Repulse') played grindcore and death metal; with Disgrace, they were pioneers in that genre in Finland. The bands played at the legendary Turku underground center Panimo, and created a short-lived but intense scene. Soon after, the death metal/grindcore influence spread to the Helsinki area, with bands such as Abhorrence (which soon evolved into melodic death metal classic Amorphis).

Xysma's first demo, 'Swarming of the Maggots' 1989, was shared widely via tapetrading and became a cult classic. Musically, the band were inspired by the early classics in the genre like Carcass and Napalm Death. With the following mini-albums, 'Above the Mind of Morbidity' 1990 and 'Fata Morgana' 1990, the later released through Seraphic Decay Records. Later Xysma evolved towards less extreme musical style....

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Colour Ways Click on the links below for to view images of the Cover Art and Vinyl colourways that I have managed to collected.

Black print on White Paper Cover with
Trans Grey Vinyl with Black, Pink and Green printed labels.

Neon Orange Print on Yellow Paper Cover with
Trans Lilac Marble Vinyl with Black, Pink,
Red and Silver printed labels.

Black Xerox on White Paper Cover with
Purple Marble Vinyl with Black, Red
and Silver printed labels.

Other colourways that I have seen or seen listed are:
Red Vinyl with Pink and Black labels, Crimson with
Pink and Black Labels Black print on Lilac Paper Cover.

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