It's a mystery as to why New Yorkers Pyrexia haven't received the same type of recognition as acts like Suffocation, Immolation and Incantation, who led the '90s NYC death metal scene — perhaps it's their lack of a "tion" suffix. Nevertheless, Pyrexia have been soldiering on since their 1990 inception, and Feast of Iniquity marks the band's fourth full-length. Sole original member/guitarist Chris Basile returns with vocalist Eric Shute, along with bassist Shaun Kennedy and two drummers (yes, two): Doug Bohn and Suffocation's Dave Culross. Although it's been six years since their previous release, Age of the Wicked, and they've had some member changes, Pyrexia haven't altered their style a great deal. But that's the unspoken rule of NYDM — if it isn't broke, don't fix it — and that definitely applies here. Feast of Iniquity contains ten tracks full of groove and brutality, featuring inhuman, machine-gun drumming, guttural vocals and fiery riffs that incorporate some technicality and a good amount of slam. It's the standard formula and while some may call Pyrexia stagnant, Feast of Iniquity is one for the NYDM purists.
(Unique Leader)Pyrexia
Feast of Iniquity
BY Denise FalzonPublished Oct 30, 2013