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{{Short description|French metal band}}
{{Short description|French metal band}}
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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Lyzanxia
| name = Lyzanxia
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| origin = [[Angers]], [[France]]
| origin = [[Angers]], [[France]]
| genre = [[Death metal]], [[thrash metal]]
| genre = [[Death metal]], [[thrash metal]]
| years_active = 1996–present
| years_active = 1996–2011
| label = [[Listenable Records]]
| label = [[Listenable Records]]
| associated_acts =
| associated_acts =
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==Biography==
==Biography==
Lyzanxia were formed in 1996 by the Potvin brothers. They quickly recorded their first demo,''' RIP My Skin''', it displayed the band's potential. In 1997 the band produced an 11-song demo entitled '''Lullaby''' that introduced them to the press and underground scene. They then started to play with groups such as [[Edge of Sanity]], [[Disfear]], [[Loudblast]] and No Return.
Lyzanxia were formed in 1996 by the Potvin brothers.<ref name=mmight>{{cite web|lang=en|url=http://www.rockdetector.com/artist/france/anjou/lyzanxia|title=MusicMight :: Artists :: LYZANXIA|website=[[MusicMight]]|date=2009|access-date=1 January 2017}}.</ref> They quickly recorded their first demo,''RIP My Skin''. In 1997, they self-released their eleven-track demo album ''Lullaby'' in France.<ref name=interview>{{cite web|lang=en|url=http://www.metal-rules.com/interviews/Lyzanxia.htm|title=Heart of Steel: Interviews|website=Metal Rules|accessdate=1 January 2017}}.</ref><ref name="website"/>


For their first album: '''Eden''', they recruited one of the better known producers in European metal: [[Fredrik Nordström]]. The album was released in 2000 to critical acclaim and good reviews (6/6 ''Hard Rock'': France, 84/100 ''[[Burrn!]]'': Japan). Two videos were released to promote the album: "Bewitched" and "Dream Feeder".
For their debut album, ''Eden'', they recruited one of the better known European metal producers, Fredrik Nordström, [[Fredrik Nordström]].<ref name=interview/><ref name="website"/> The album was released in 2000 to critical acclaim and good reviews (6/6 ''Hard Rock'': France, 84/100 ''[[Burrn!]]'': Japan). Two videos were released to promote the album: "Bewitched" and "Dream Feeder".<ref name="website">{{cite web|url=https://www.lyzanxia.com/band.php|title=Official website profile|website=lyzanxia.com}}</ref>


In 2002 Lyzanxia recorded their second album, ''Mindcrimes''. The group worked again with Nordström and the Potvin brothers travelled to [[Gothenburg]], Sweden to mix the songs with Nordström and master the album with Goran Finnberg. To support the album, Lyzanxia released two videos, "Silence Code" and "Medulla Need". They toured with [[Shaman (band)|Shaman]] and [[Behemoth (band)|Behemoth]] to promote the album.
In 2002 Lyzanxia recorded their second album, ''Mindcrimes'', again produced by Nordström.<ref name=mmight/> The Potvin brothers travelled to [[Gothenburg]], Sweden to mix the songs with Nordström and master the album with Goran Finnberg. To support the album, Lyzanxia released two videos, "Silence Code" (directed by Yohann Jouin) and "Medulla Need" (directed by Guillaume Pin). They toured with [[Shaman (band)|Shaman]] and [[Behemoth (band)|Behemoth]] to promote the album.<ref name="maelstorm"/><ref name="website"/> At the end of 2003, following a laudatory article in the magazine ''Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles'', the group began negotiations to sign a worldwide contract with the Californian label Reality Entertainment. Mindcrimes was released in North America on March 9, 2004and soon after in several European countries.<ref name="maelstorm">{{cite web|lang=en|url=http://www.maelstromzine.com/ezine/review_iss19_1592.php?sid=&page_rs=4|title=LYZANXIA - Mindcrimes - CD - Reality Entertainment - 2004|website=Maelstromzine|accessdate=1 January 2017}}.</ref> In 2006 Lyzanxia signed with [[Listenable Records]]. They recorded and mixed their third album ''Unsu'' in January and February at Studio Fredman in Sweden with Fredrik Nordström assisted by Patrik J. Sten.<ref>{{cite web|lang=en|url=http://www.maelstromzine.com/ezine/review_iss19_1592.php?sid=&page_rs=4|title=LYZANXIA - Mindcrimes - CD - Reality Entertainment - 2004|website=Maelstromzine|accessdate=1 January 2017}}.</ref><ref name="website"/>


After the release of ''Unsu'', the Potvin brothers and the other members of the group deviated into several outside musical projects and collaborations, and the group started to perform less. In 2010, they released their fourth and last album entitled ''Locust'', favorably received by the critics who saw the album as a amalgamation of the French thrash metal. Lyzanxia continued to perform in 2011, taking a stage in June at [[Hellfest]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.radiometal.com/article/hellfest-2011-le-fil-rouge-du-samedi-18-juin,33462|title=Hellfest 2011 : le fil rouge du samedi 18 juin|website=Radio Metal|accessdate=1 January 2017}}</ref>
In 2006 Lyzanxia signed with [[Listenable Records]]. They recorded and released their album ''Unsu''. The band once again worked with Nordström (who once again mixed the album) and recently toured with [[Exit Ten]] and [[Soilwork]] to promote it.


==Members==
==Members==
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==Discography==
==Discography==
*1996: RIP My Skin (demo)
*1996: ''RIP My Skin'' (demo)
*1997: Lullaby (demo)
*1997: ''Lullaby'' (demo)
*2000: Eden
*2000: ''Eden''
*2003: Mindcrimes
*2003: ''Mindcrimes''
*2006: Unsu
*2006: ''Unsu''
*2010: Locust
*2010: ''Locust''


==References==
==References==

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Latest revision as of 14:57, 10 April 2025

Lyzanxia
OriginAngers, France
GenresDeath metal, thrash metal
Years active1996–2011
LabelsListenable Records
MembersFranck Potvin
David Potvin
Vins Perdicaro
Clément Rouxel
Past membersDirk Verbeuren
Gaël Feret
Eguil Voisin
Gweltaz Kerjan
Clément Decrock
Websitewww.lyzanxia.com

Lyzanxia is a French metal group that combine thrash metal with elements of death metal.

Biography

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Lyzanxia were formed in 1996 by the Potvin brothers.[1] They quickly recorded their first demo,RIP My Skin. In 1997, they self-released their eleven-track demo album Lullaby in France.[2][3]

For their debut album, Eden, they recruited one of the better known European metal producers, Fredrik Nordström, Fredrik Nordström.[2][3] The album was released in 2000 to critical acclaim and good reviews (6/6 Hard Rock: France, 84/100 Burrn!: Japan). Two videos were released to promote the album: "Bewitched" and "Dream Feeder".[3]

In 2002 Lyzanxia recorded their second album, Mindcrimes, again produced by Nordström.[1] The Potvin brothers travelled to Gothenburg, Sweden to mix the songs with Nordström and master the album with Goran Finnberg. To support the album, Lyzanxia released two videos, "Silence Code" (directed by Yohann Jouin) and "Medulla Need" (directed by Guillaume Pin). They toured with Shaman and Behemoth to promote the album.[4][3] At the end of 2003, following a laudatory article in the magazine Brave Words and Bloody Knuckles, the group began negotiations to sign a worldwide contract with the Californian label Reality Entertainment. Mindcrimes was released in North America on March 9, 2004and soon after in several European countries.[4] In 2006 Lyzanxia signed with Listenable Records. They recorded and mixed their third album Unsu in January and February at Studio Fredman in Sweden with Fredrik Nordström assisted by Patrik J. Sten.[5][3]

After the release of Unsu, the Potvin brothers and the other members of the group deviated into several outside musical projects and collaborations, and the group started to perform less. In 2010, they released their fourth and last album entitled Locust, favorably received by the critics who saw the album as a amalgamation of the French thrash metal. Lyzanxia continued to perform in 2011, taking a stage in June at Hellfest.[6]

Members

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Current members

  • Franck Potvin - vocals, guitar
  • David Potvin - vocals, guitar
  • Perdicaro Wines - bass
  • Clément Rouxel - drums

Session musicians/former members

  • Gaël Feret - drums
  • Close Eguil - bass
  • Gweltaz Kerjan - drums
  • Dirk Verbeuren - drums
  • Clément Decrock - drums

Discography

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  • 1996: RIP My Skin (demo)
  • 1997: Lullaby (demo)
  • 2000: Eden
  • 2003: Mindcrimes
  • 2006: Unsu
  • 2010: Locust

References

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  1. ^ a b "MusicMight :: Artists :: LYZANXIA". MusicMight. 2009. Retrieved 1 January 2017..
  2. ^ a b "Heart of Steel: Interviews". Metal Rules. Retrieved 1 January 2017..
  3. ^ a b c d e "Official website profile". lyzanxia.com.
  4. ^ a b "LYZANXIA - Mindcrimes - CD - Reality Entertainment - 2004". Maelstromzine. Retrieved 1 January 2017..
  5. ^ "LYZANXIA - Mindcrimes - CD - Reality Entertainment - 2004". Maelstromzine. Retrieved 1 January 2017..
  6. ^ "Hellfest 2011 : le fil rouge du samedi 18 juin". Radio Metal. Retrieved 1 January 2017.
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