Xysma, a Finnish band formed in 1988 in Naantali, began their career playing grindcore. Their first demo, Swarming of the Maggots (1989), was widely shared through tape trading and became a cult classic. In 1990, they released the EP Above the Mind of Morbidity. Their debut album, Yeah, recorded in Sweden at Sunlight Studios with producer Tomas Skogsberg, blended death metal with Black Sabbath-inspired structures. Subsequent albums include First & Magical (1993) and De Luxe (1994). Xysma's final album, Girl on the Beach, was released in 1998 before the band disbanded the same year. Guitarist Toni Stranius passed away in 2006, leading to a commemorative concert where Xysma reunited briefly. The band has performed occasionally throughout the years, including 2022 and 2024.
