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"Phidion is an example of how to mix death thrash in the best of style."

Phidion "The Throes of Scourge". Coming from Sweden showing their powerful Death / Thrash Metal approaching in their thematic Life, Death, Metaphorical, Sci-Fi, Horror.

"Phidion are a decent addition to the already bursting death metal scene."

Formed in 2003, Phidion’s debut album follows several demos and EPs released over the years. A steady line-up which comprises Christos Chatzikonstandinos on guitar, Oliver Palmquist on vocals.

"Influenserna är många och bandet lyckas skapa en egen identitet istället för att låta som ett rip-off band."

Stockholmsbaserade dödsgänget Phidion har funnits sedan 2003. Med ett gäng demos och singlar i bagaget kommer nu debutfullängdaren "The Throes of Scourge".

"If you're a fan of death/thrash, realistic lyricism, and some seriously talented musicians playing some awesome metal music, we'd recommend this one to you."

In a world of incredibly talented metal artists, many sadly go unnoticed and become forgotten or don't get nearly as much support as they deserve.

"Channeling the energies of bands like Morbid Angel, Behemoth or Deicide"

Swedish thrasher band Phidion's debut album has been on quite the journey to achieve conception, with the original lineup scattering to the winds in 2012 after just 2 EPs.

"Phidion is a local Stockholm death metal band that's been around for quite some time."

While Phidion has been delivering energetic live gigs for a long time, there hasn't been an opportunity to hear their songs in a proper production environment.

"Phidion is a local Stockholm death metal band that's been around for quite some time."

While Phidion has been delivering energetic live gigs for a long time, there hasn't been an opportunity to hear their songs in a proper production environment.

"Ångloksdöds av finaste kaliber"

Stockholmstrion PHIDION har släppt en tre-spårig singel betitlad "Mother Pestilence" som doftar ruttnande döds med thrashig intensitet. Det låter verkligen old school, som AUTOPSY, MORBID ANGEL och REPULSION lät på åttiotalet.

"A solid Death Metal with Thrash influences, traditional and sinister."

This Single is made of 3 tracks and clocks only 8 minutes, but it's enough to understand what these guys are all about.

"This short release clocks in at under 9 minutes, and offers a satisfying take on thrash-infused death metal."

It has been a while since we last heard from Sweden's Phidion. Fortunately, this death/thrash group has returned in 2016 with a 3-track single entitled "Mother Pestilence". This short release clocks in at under 9 minutes, and offers a satisfying take on thrash-infused death metal.

"A solid Death Metal with Thrash influences, traditional and sinister."

Phidion's previous release that was reviewed in Lords Of Metal was 2012's "Flesh Of The Forsaken". In the meantime the Swedish band also released a digital and (limited to a quantity of fifteen only) cassette tape release entitled "Ten Years Of Eternal Insomnia : Live At Rocks" (2014).

"Not a moment is wasted here."

Phidion’s debut EP, Flesh of the Forsaken, was a meaty sampler of death metal that barely contained enough thrash to warrant a forward slash in its genre description.

"The opening riff (which returns again later) is catchy-as-hell"

The next selection is a lyric video for "Mother Pestilence", which is the title track to a three-song demo released in July by the Swedish band Phidion. As I mentioned above, I've had this song on a list of items for future Seen and Heard posts for weeks. Now seemed like a good time to finally throw it your way.

"Phidion är en pluton med pondus och jävlar anamma"

Stockholmsbandet Phidion har sedan starten 2003 gjort samma sak som många andra dödsmetallband. Uppträtt, spelat in, filat på musicerandet och passionerat manglat arsle. Kvartetten med Christos Chatzikonstandinos (gitarr) som ende konstanta medlem har fått lov att verka ouppmärksammat, långt bort från undergroundsorlet.

"Flesh of the Forsaken gives the impression that Phidion are a band of well-versed songwriters, and as such there's no time wasted on lackluster melodies or bland gimmicks."

Rich in history without looking forward too often When the five man strong thrashing death metal outfit from Stockholm come into play, their moods vary from narrow interpretations of ominous aggression, menacing fury and focused anger.

"Swedish band Phidon released their first serious demo record named Flesh of the Forsaken through their own efforts."

Swedish band Phidon released their first serious demo record named Flesh of the Forsaken through their own efforts. Actually songwriting and style of vocals are very proper but drum machine that band used in this record is in a stage of very elemantary and not show us much effort as tunes and writing abilities and by the way this makes this record very mechanic.

"Swedish death metal - it's almost unfair to introduce a band with this stone of burden. It immediately conjures expectations of early Dismember and Entombed, even encourages bands who merely emulate those bands with an HM-2 and a far shot at copying those greats. That is not Phidion, that is not even how you introduce Phidion."

Phidion could, but have no need to impress with accolades. Martin Missy leads this killer assault with his piercing vocals that have only become better seasoned since his legendary run with the brutal thrash legends Protector - late-80s German peers of mighty thrashers like Kreator.

"Ominous aggression, menacing fury, focussed anger. These are the moods Phidion, a 5-man strong death-thrash outfit from Sweden's capital city, set on their third release, the Flesh of the Forsaken EP from 2012."

Exploring a lyrical universe of the recurring history of humanity's affinity for warfare and other fitting topics the Swedish band has a barbaric way of delivering mid-paced death metal with a few thrash riffs here and there to spice things up.

""Flesh of the Forsaken" should be heard by all death metal fans who love to be remembered of bygone days, this one is a true old school pearl that shouldn't get lost in the depths.."

Good old swedish death straight outta Stockholm. The vocal arrangement consisting of growls and high shouts is raw, evil and uncompromising. The drums provide the characteristic bass/snare beats adorned with kinky blasts and some fast double bass action.

"Phidion are a band that has perfectly crafted the sound they love. There are hints of originality, but ultimately, this is an EP for those who loved that early 90's period. It would be interesting to hear this band with better production, but it is by no means unlistenable. Pick this one up and you won't regret it!"

Hailing from one of the death metal capitals of the world, Sweden, Phidion are a band that are very transparent about their influences. Fans of Entombed, Carnage, Dismember, and all of the other classic old-school Swedish death metal bands will love "Flesh of the Forsaken", as it is one of the most authentic sounding releases of recent years. This EP is six tracks of heavy, bludgeoning metal that will bring you back to 1990.

"This is sure as heavy as Morbid Angel used to be early on."

PHIDION is to me another new Swedish band. I gotta start keeping a closer ear to the underground to pick up all the chatter that is going on. It's so bloody hard to keep up with all new bands that keep popping up all over the world, let alone the Swedish ones and still keep track of all the old ones that keep releasing records.

"The old school Death Metal feel is rampant on the 6 tracks, but then again being from Sweden it must be pretty hard to not have that ingredient in your mix. The guitars are crushing and have a good groove, sometimes touching being melodic."

Stockholm Death Thrashers PHIDION have released a self-financed EP titled "Flesh Of The Forsaken". I'll be honest, I never heard of these guys before I got this to review and had to do a quick check in Metal Archives to get a bit of background on them.

"It is to say that Phidion are a quite attractive bunch (musically, not physically)."

This band started as Legacy back in 1997 and became Ruins Of Time and now they are called Phidion although Ruins Of Time still exists. No, I dont understand what Im talking about here and frankly I think you are also not interested in the numerous line-up and name changes but the fact is that Im listening to Flesh of The Forsaken...

"Köttig dödsmetall från Stockholm som varken är onödig old school eller irriterande progressiv (läs: teknisk)."

PHIDION heter gänget som visar att det nyss nämnda inte bara är en feberhallucination och som för övrigt firar tioårsjubileum nästa år. På sexspåriga "Flesh of the forsaken" står influenser från CANNIBAL CORPSE och MORBID ANGEL i centrum, vilket garanterar att bandet prioriterar låtskrivande lika högt som tyngd och sound. I "Monomanic mind" får vi höra thrashriff, black metal-aktiga melodislingor och raka moshpartier som minner om hardcore. Resultatet är plattans starkaste låt, i viss konkurrens med "Anthropophagus" och dess tempovariationer.

"Debut EP from this Swedish death metal band and its pretty promising stuff."

The band has an old school vibe in terms of sound and enough quality riffs to make a solid impression but where they really stand out is in the fact that every song here has a solid groove behind it.

"Sweden is finally starting to tear up the real Old School Death Metal again and Phidion is one band of the crowd that has managed quite well thanks to their latest EP "Flesh of the Forsaken" from 2012."

Phidion is a Death / Thrash Metal band from Stockholm, Sweden and I had never heard of them before, until the band's guitarist and frontman Christos Chatzikonstandinos contacted us on Surreal Goryfication and wanted to share a promo of their upcoming EP.