Formed in late 2022, MIASMIC SERUM are an old-school death metal power trio hailing between Venice and Treviso, Italy. Their style takes inspiration from '90s American death metal bands, leading to a viperous death metal that is conceptually related to poisoning, intoxication on the whole, toxic plants, animal venoms, and even personal previous psycho-nautical experiences. In fact, MIASMIC SERUM stands for an unhealthy exhalation of a serum, which can be identified in the animal and plant kingdoms. Two entwined snakes in the band logo depict the Caduceus symbol, which represents a lethal dose, and the therapeutic one.
All lyrics on Infected Seed, MIASMIC SERUM's debut album, take inspiration from various realms and cultures. They take into account direct personal experiences in the world of psychonautics, revisited through Aldous Huxley and Terence Mckenna's respective literary works, between dystopian fiction and psychedelic culture, which is also based on the main use of sacred plants. Furthermore, other major analyzed themes on the album are the Eleusinian mysteries of ancient Greece and the shamanic traditions of the peoples of South America.
Supremely swift yet satisfying at 30 minutes, Infected Seed establishes MIASMIC SERUM as purveyors of authentically '90s-style death metal with power and personality to spare. The single "Mortal Training" features guest vocals from Jason Netherton of Misery Index, while the title track "Infected Seed" features guest vocals from Fiore Stravino of Fulci. Verdant, virulent, and visual to the extreme, Infected Seed's artwork and illustration are designed by the Colombian artist Julian Felipe Mora Ibañez. Poison was the cure!
Credits
Line-up:
Gabriele Marchioni (Drums)
Julian Serrato (Vocals, Bass)
Vanny Piccoli (Guitars, Vocals)
"Infected Seed" was recorded in Treviso, Italy, between August and December 2023.
Drums recorded by Andrea Condotta @ Deep Sound Recording Studio.
Guitars and bass recorded by Francesco Chissalé.
Vocals recorded by Giovanni Pezzato @ Alter Recording Studio.
Mixed and mastered by Giovanni Pezzato @ Alter Recording Studio.
All music written and arranged by Miasmic Serum.
All lyrics written by Gabriele Marchioni.
Featured vocals on "Mortal Training" by Jason Netherton (Misery Index).
Featured vocals on "Infected Seed" by Fiore Stravino (Fulci).
"Auditory Hallucinations" performed by Giorgio Trombino.
"Ancient Initiation Rite" performed by Alberto Dal Bo.
Artwork and illustrations by Julian Raul Mora Ibañez.
Miasmic Serum logos by View From The Coffin.
Photos by Giorgio Silvestri.