Exivious

Dutch instrumental progressive/technical metal band; review identifies members Tymon Kruidenier (guitar), Robin Zielhorst (bass) and Yuma van Eekelen (drums) and notes ties to Cynic and Pestilence lineages.

Music blends technical/progressive metal and jazz-fusion elements; comparisons in reviews include Cynic and Allan Holdsworth's fusion.

The reviewed self-titled Exivious album is instrumental, technical progressive metal with clear jazz-fusion influences. Reviewers highlight excellent playing and strong technique but find the record lacking in originality and memorable musical ideas. Comparisons are made to Cynic and Allan Holdsworth's fusion. Overall a well-executed but somewhat forgettable exercise in style.

For:Fans of instrumental, progressive and technical metal with jazz-fusion leanings