Having released 6 f… Read Full Bio ↴Neuraxis was formed in 1994 in Montreal, Canada.
Having released 6 full lengths (Imagery, A Passage Into Forlorn, Truth Beyond.. , Trilateral Progression, The Thin Line Between, Asylon) Neuraxis have created a very unique style combining sheer brutality with a melodic and progressive edge.
Imagery was more of a death/grind album, while A Passage Into Forlorn (2001) introduced a more melodic and progressive side of extreme metal. And with Truth Beyond…(2002), Neuraxis raised the bar with a dizzying amount of brutality, melody and technicality. All 3 albums were released in Canada (Galy Rec), USA (Willowtip Rec) and Europe (Earache Rec).
In 2005 Neuraxis remain as progressive and vital as ever with their brand new full length, Trilateral Progression. Since Truth Beyond, the band's songwriting has matured to the point of Atheist-like complexity, while maintaining a triumphant melodic edge that baffles and lays waste to most of their contemporaries.
Trilateral Progression stands tall as an articulate model for challenging technical death metal that rejects commercial trends and successfully balances a majestic sense of melody with go-for-the-throat aggression.
Current members
Rob Milley - guitar (1996 onward / ex-Torn Within)
Alex Leblanc - vocals (2007 onward / Atheretic, ex-Point Blank Rage)
Olivier Pinard - bass (2009 onward / Cryptopsy, Vengeful, Under the Grave (live), ex-Curse of the Slain)
Oli Beaudoin - drums (2009 onward / ex-Eternal Burden)
Former members
Maynard Moore - vocals (Plasmarifle) (1994 - 1999)
Chris Alsop - vocals (1999 / Torn Within)
Ian Campbell - vocals (1999 - 2007 / Descend into Nothingness)
Felipe A. Quinzanos - guitar (1994 - 1996)
Steven Henry - guitar (1994 - 2006 / Urban Aliens, Idiotpathetics, Empathy Denied, ex-Winds of War, ex-Hands of Death)
Will Seghers - guitar (2006 - 2010 / ex-Quo Vadis)
Yan Thiel - bass (1994 - 2009 / ex-Elements, ex-Torn Within, ex-Obscene Crisis)
Mathieu Royal - drums (1994 - 1999)
Alex Erian - drums (1999 - 2003 / Despised Icon)
Tommy McKinnon - drums (2004 - 2009 / Humanoid, ex-Torn Within, ex-Nefastüs Diès, ex-Vatican, ex-Augury [live])
Session members:
Etienne Gallo - drums (2003 - 2004 / Quadrivium, Yves Custeau [live], ex-Disembarkation, ex-Augury, ex-Vengeful, ex-Zillah, ex-Negativa)
Martin Auger - drums (1999)
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Reflections
Neuraxis Lyrics
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doing materialy for men what faith can do for him.
Prosaicness reduces humans to automatons without souls,
symbol placed without power in arithmetic formula.
Candid efforts of humanity for materialism represents the tragedy
of a futile attempt to his own... moral (and) intellectual... suicide.
...Vanity overruns the mind.
The fatalist agility of a secularized denied his sweeping statements that
the universe...
The erudite, only thinking about physical approach is afflicted
by mathematical arrogance and statistic selffishness.
Soul is the part of survival from the human experience.
Wisdom is the principal thing. (So) obtain comprehension.
Exalt your mind, it will guide you to honors.
Not a machine. A stagnant soul is a dying soul.
Music express the cadence of emotions.
Temporary dimension interposed.
Realities and values of progress are not psychological projections.
The mistake of immaturity; influence of ignorance.
The lyrics to Neuraxis's song "Reflections" convey a message about the dangers of focusing solely on scientific and materialistic pursuits, at the expense of neglecting one's spiritual and emotional well-being. The opening lines suggest that science is being used to "destroy the elementary illusions from life," referring to the idea that scientific discoveries can strip away our sense of wonder or magic about the world. The song goes on to argue that the pursuit of material wealth and objective facts can lead to a kind of soulless existence, reducing people to "automatons without souls." This bleak outlook is summed up with the line "the tragic attempt to his own... moral (and) intellectual... suicide."
The lyrics then shift focus to criticizing what seems to be a common attitude among scientists and intellectuals towards spirituality or philosophy. The singer calls out the "mathematical arrogance" and "statistic selfishness" of those who only think about the physical world and are dismissive of anything that can't be quantified. The idea that music is a way to express the "cadence of emotions" suggests that there are aspects of human experience that are beyond the reach of science. The final lines of the song suggest that progress shouldn't be thought of purely in terms of material achievements, and that there are deeper values that need to be taken into account.
Line by Line Meaning
The science had consisted to destroy the elementary illusions from life,
The purpose of science is to eliminate the simplistic beliefs that govern our lives,
doing materialy for men what faith can do for him.
By providing material evidence, science offers what faith cannot provide,
Prosaicness reduces humans to automatons without souls,
Living without imagination and creativity turns humans into lifeless machines,
symbol placed without power in arithmetic formula.
Symbols and calculations lose their meaning without context and relevance,
Candid efforts of humanity for materialism represents the tragedy
Humanity's honest pursuit of material possessions can lead to a tragic end,
of a futile attempt to his own... moral (and) intellectual... suicide.
Obsessive materialism can lead to the moral and intellectual destruction of oneself,
...Vanity overruns the mind.
Excessive pride can dominate and control one's thoughts and actions,
The fatalist agility of a secularized denied his sweeping statements that the universe...
A non-spiritual person's quick acceptance of events rejects the idea that the universe has a greater plan,
The erudite, only thinking about physical approach is afflicted by mathematical arrogance and statistic selffishness.
People who only consider physical evidence can become arrogant and self-centered when dealing with statistics and numbers,
Soul is the part of survival from the human experience.
The soul is an essential component of the human experience, necessary for survival,
Wisdom is the principal thing. (So) obtain comprehension.
Gaining wisdom and understanding is crucial to living a fulfilling life,
Exalt your mind, it will guide you to honors.
Elevate your thoughts and ideas to achieve success and recognition,
Not a machine. A stagnant soul is a dying soul.
Humans are not machines; a stagnant and unchanging soul indicates a life that is dying,
Music express the cadence of emotions.
Music can capture and convey the rhythm and feelings of emotions,
Temporary dimension interposed.
A temporary dimension or situation can disrupt and alter reality,
Realities and values of progress are not psychological projections.
Actual progress and value are not the result of psychological projections or beliefs,
The mistake of immaturity; influence of ignorance.
Immaturity and ignorance can lead to missteps and regrets,
Contributed by Christian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.