Origin: Montreal, Canada

neuraxis (nü-rak'sis). The axial, unpaired part of the central nervous system in contrast to the paired cerebral hemisphere.

NEURAXIS was originally formed in 1994 by Steven Henry and Yan Thiel in Montreal, Canada. Several live performances were done with the original line-up. 1996 saw the recording of NEURAXIS's debut album at Montreal's Peter Pan Studio, produced by reputed engineer Jean-Francois Dagenais (KATAKLYSM). The 12 songs on "Imagery" reflect the band's early death/grind sound, yet hinted at a melodic style that is still in constant development.

Further shows were done in the province of Quebec. By that time, Robin Milley (TORN WITHIN) joined as permanent guitarist, taking the place of Felipé Quinzanos. New material was being written and performed with great perseverance and maturity. At this point, drummer Mathieu Royal and vocalist Maynard Moore decided to leave the band. They were temporarily replaced by session drummer Martin Auger (ex-Elements, ex-Obscene Crisis) and vocalist Chris Alsop which led NEURAXIS to record a 4 song promo. Both of them were then quickly replaced by drummer Alexandre Erian (DESPISED ICON, IN DYING DAYS, ex-HIDDEN PRIDE) and vocalist Ian Campbell (SPIRITUAL MIGHT), completing the actual line-up. NEURAXIS performed many shows and participated at the Montreal MetalFest (1999 and 2000 editions) with EMPEROR, BORKNAGAR, EARTH CRISIS, IN FLAMES and many more.

Autumn 2000, the group entered Le Studio-Du-Nord with engineer Yannick St-Amand to record "A Passage Into Forlorn". The new EP fully showcases their melodic edge while brutalizing the listener with a progressive and technical approach to extreme-metal. NEURAXIS began 2001 with a small tour with INBOUND & GORGUTS in northern Quebec and Ontario. By the summer of 2001, NEURAXIS headed out on the road with the "hydro-grinders" from Colorado, CEPHALIC CARNAGE. The "A Passage Into Dysfunction" tour hit 16 cities throughout Quebec, Ontario and the east coast of USA.

March 2002, NEURAXIS enters Pierre Rémillard's (OBLIVEON, GORGUTS, CRYPTOPSY producer) Z-Sound Studio to begin the recording of their next album entitled "Truth Beyond…". The album will contain 12 tracks of NEURAXIS's most extreme, diversified and well arranged music to date. The same month NEURAXIS was nominated at the MIMI's (Montreal-International-Musical-Initiative) for the "Best metal album" category along side with KATAKLYSM, GORGUTS, MARTYR and GHOULUNATICS. After receiving many excellent reviews from across the metal underground, the distribution had grown at a steady rate, NEURAXIS was able to secure distribution with many labels around the world ( Relapse, Ablated, Forever Underground, Deepsend, Bloodsoaked promotions, Mighty Music, Morbid, Repulse, Extreme Soul Production and more).

September 2002, the new album "Truth Beyond..." is completed. NEURAXIS signs with Montreal's GALY RECORDS for a full Canadian license deal. The release date is set for October 1st 2002, distribution being handled via Local Distribution. The album's art work skillfully created by Mike Harrison(Dying Fetus, Misery Index). The band is set to unleash the most extreme brutal and melodic death metal album of their career....prepare for the nervous pulse of NEURAXIS!

March 2004, The long-time out of print album Imagery (1997) and popular A Passage Into Forlorn (2001) released on one CD. Remastered with bonus tracks and audio interviews, the CD also includes a 16-page booklet with tons of photos and extensive liner notes.