Lauded by critics worldwide, Thanatopsis, the stunning full-length debut from Texas metal haven VEX, has quickly become one of 2010's must-have albums since its September release. This dynamic and unique journey through all things extreme has proven VEX a formidable force in the underground. If you haven't done so yet, please take a break from the holiday clamor and chaos and spend some time with Thanatopsis.
Ciaran McCloskey - guitars
Michael Day - guitars
Olando "Logan" Perez - vocals
Owen McCloskey - drums
Bill Edgar - bass
"Although mainly death metal oriented, they spice things up with so many elements from black, folk, prog and thrash and add a layer of occult elements throughout the album to create something of their own The variation between songs and within songs keeps things fresh and interesting and is a definite selling point. A more than interesting album for anyone who likes occult themed blackened death." - Lords of Metal
"Vex's Thanatopsis has been added to a list of favorite new albumsfor this year.The genre Vex offers is difficult to pinpoint. They are described as a death/thrash metal band, but there are elements of black metal and moments of an almost groovy rock sound. Thanatopsis has such an irregular style that it is no wonder it is too vast to put just one finger on its genre. A mixture of influences like Iron Maiden, Rush, Bathory, Van Morrison, James Joyce, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Guinness, Patron, and self-loathing are bound to produce an original sound." - Blistering [9.5/10]
"With masters degree students comprising the line up and influences that range from Dissection to Rush to Absu we're talking about stuff deviating from the norm. Vex have done all the hard work on the 7 long tracks on this album, all you need to do is sit back, listen and be prepared to have Vex grow some braincells on yer bonce!!" - Battle Helm
"The band from Texas releases his first album and immediately scores points" - Flight of Pegasus
"You might be quite surprised to discover that Vex are some long obscured treasure of progressive, moody melodic death/black/thrash metal that seems rather uncanny hailing from Texas, one of the brutal death capitals of the States.Here we've got something well off the beaten path, even though the stones paving said path have been lifted from more frequently traveled concourses." - From the Dust Returned
"There may well be only seven songs on the album but buyers will feel in no way short changed as in the main this is an exercise in excellence." - Sea of Tranquility
"The riffs are sometimes blistering and blackened, laden with trem picking and melodic passages-and sometimes the band breaks it down to harmonious doomy, atmospheric parts. In both cases, everything feels in its place and the record flows expertly making for a fantastic listening experience that is both heavy and emotionally evocative.Thanatopsisis one of the most enjoyable underground offerings that this Angry Metal Guy has heard all year. " - The Angry Metal Guy
