1. Please introduce yourself for anyone who may not know you. Tell us a little bit more about you as a band.
We’re Paroxism, a South Wales–based extreme metal band blending elements of death metal, thrash, black metal and groove into music we genuinely love to write and play. Everything we do is driven by energy, heaviness and having a good time on stage.
2. What made you want to participate in the Metal To The Masses South Wales 2026 campaign? Have you had previous experience? Or is this your first time?
This is our second time taking part. We did have a go previously, but the band was very much in a beta stage compared to where we are now, both in terms of lineup and sound. This time around we feel far more solid and ready to properly throw ourselves into it.
3. M2TM is all about supporting your local scene. How important is the local scene to you as a band?
The South Wales scene is hugely important to us. It’s how most of us met in the first place, and we’re all very active in supporting local bands and shows. We really hope the bands that have already made it through to Bloodstock, and those that will in the future, help shine a bigger spotlight on how strong this region actually is.
4. We have a slightly different set up this year with Heats/Quarters/Semis taking place at Green Rooms. Have you played the venue before or is this your first time? Are you excited to get on those stages?
We played Green Rooms last year and it was an incredible experience. The sound was great and the atmosphere was spot on, so we’re genuinely excited to be returning and getting back on that stage.
5. What are your expectations from being a part of M2TM?
4. We have a slightly different set up this year with Heats/Quarters/Semis taking place at Green Rooms. Have you played the venue before or is this your first time? Are you excited to get on those stages?
We played Green Rooms last year and it was an incredible experience. The sound was great and the atmosphere was spot on, so we’re genuinely excited to be returning and getting back on that stage.
5. What are your expectations from being a part of M2TM?
Honestly, we’re going in pretty open-minded. Beyond playing the shows, it’s about meeting people, seeing great bands, and being part of the wider community that M2TM creates. Any connections or opportunities that come from it are a huge bonus.
6. What would getting to our Day Of Wreckoning final and the possibility of playing Bloodstock Festival 2026 mean to you?
It would mean the world to us. We’ve been attending the M2TM finals for years, spending countless evenings watching bands play from the crowd, so getting the chance to stand on that stage ourselves would be unreal. And playing Bloodstock… that really speaks for itself.
7. We encourage all the bands in M2TM to try and check out the other bands, who are you most looking forward to? Who should your fans also try to catch?
We’re especially looking forward to seeing Exaust, who we’re sharing a bill with. We’ve seen them once before and they absolutely rip, so we’d definitely encourage our fans to check them out as well.
8. Tell us in five words why people should come and see your band.
Heavy riffs, chaos, energy, intense
6. What would getting to our Day Of Wreckoning final and the possibility of playing Bloodstock Festival 2026 mean to you?
It would mean the world to us. We’ve been attending the M2TM finals for years, spending countless evenings watching bands play from the crowd, so getting the chance to stand on that stage ourselves would be unreal. And playing Bloodstock… that really speaks for itself.
7. We encourage all the bands in M2TM to try and check out the other bands, who are you most looking forward to? Who should your fans also try to catch?
We’re especially looking forward to seeing Exaust, who we’re sharing a bill with. We’ve seen them once before and they absolutely rip, so we’d definitely encourage our fans to check them out as well.
8. Tell us in five words why people should come and see your band.
Heavy riffs, chaos, energy, intense
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